Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Delmon Young May Be Looking at Season Layoff
Observers such as Hall of Famer Cal Ripken have protested that it would be too harsh, but the scuttlebutt is that Tampa Bay prospect Delmon Young, 20, will be blocked from any advancement to the parent club this year, and may even face a season-long suspension, for throwing his bat and hitting an umpire after being ejected for arguing balls and strikes.
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