04-18-2009, 01:32 PM
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Bradley Suspended for Two Games
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Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley has been suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for his actions after a strike-three call during a 7-4 loss Thursday to the visiting Cardinals.
Bradley, whose groin injury has limited him to the one pinch-hitting appearance since Sunday, will continue to be eligible to play until an appeal is heard and processed.
Bradley, who was ejected during the bottom of the sixth inning, got in umpire Larry Vanover's face and made contact with him. Bradley was caught looking with the bases loaded.
Bradley, suspended twice previously in 2004, had been on his best behavior since joining the Cubs on a three-year, $30 million deal and had downplayed his reputation as a hothead. He has one hit in 18 at-bats this season.
He left the clubhouse before the media was allowed to enter Thursday and was unavailable for comment.
When asked about Bradley's reaction to Vanover's call, Cubs manager Lou Piniella said only: "What do you want me to say?"
Though television replays made it appear Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright received a generous call, he said the pitch "was too close to take."
On Friday, Bradley refused to talk about the incident, while Piniella backed his player, saying "it didn't look like a good pitch to me."
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa countered Piniella's take.
"I don't know how the Cubs get away with making the comments they make about umpires," he said.
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Here's hoping Bradley doesn't entirely revert to his childish antics... the Cubs need him in the line-up.
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Bradley Suspended for Two Games
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