CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano was suspended for six games by Major League Baseball on Thursday for his tirade this week during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Zambrano's agent, Barry Praver, said the penalty, which included a $3,000 fine, a source told ESPNChicago.com, will not be appealed. The suspension began Thursday night and barring rainouts Zambrano will be eligible to pitch next Thursday at Atlanta.
I guess that is reasonable for throwing a tantrum, bumping an umpire, throwing a ball in the bleachers and beating up a gatorade machine. I actually am on Carlos Zambrano's side here and think that the Ump should be disciplined too, but whatever. This won't hurt the Cubs too much, but still 6 games is reasonable.
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