ANGELS NOTEBOOK: GREENE FINED, SUSPENDED FOR PART IN BRAWL.Byline: Joe Haakenson Todd Greene Todd Anthony Greene (born May 8, 1971 in Augusta, Georgia) is a catcher in Major League Baseball who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Anaheim Angels (1996-2000), Toronto Blue Jays (2000), New York Yankees (2001), Texas Rangers 2002-2003) and the Colorado was suspended three games and fined $500 for charging the mound In baseball, charging the mound is when a batter assaults the pitcher after being hit by a pitch. The first incidence of a professional charging the mound has not been identified but the practice certainly dates back to the game's early days. to fight Mariners pitcher Brett Hinchliffe last Sunday after Hinchliffe hit him with a pitch. Make that $510. The American League American League (AL) One of the two associations of professional baseball teams in the U.S. and Canada designated as major leagues; the other is the National League (NL). imposed the three-game suspension and $500 fine. The extra $10 goes to Greene's father. ``When I was in Little League my dad said if I ever get kicked out of a game I owe him $10,'' said Greene, who is appealing the suspension. ``I never had been ejected from a game until Sunday. I never even argue. I decided years ago if I was ever blatantly hit on purpose I was going to go. But when it happened I didn't think, it was just instinct. I just went. ``I don't like doing it. I hope I never have to do it again, but I will if I have to.'' The Angels were hit by pitches five times in the three-game series against the Mariners last weekend. Greene was victim No. 4, and it came one pitch after Troy Glaus Troy Edward Glaus (born August 3, 1976 in Tarzana, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays third base for the Toronto Blue Jays. Previously, Glaus played with the Anaheim Angels (1998-2004) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2005). homered. ``I felt all four guys were hit on purpose,'' Greene said. ``Charlie Hayes Hinchliffe, a former Lancaster JetHawks The Lancaster JetHawks are a minor league baseball team in Lancaster, California, USA. They are a Class-A Advanced team in the California League, and are a farm team of the Boston Red Sox. pitcher, also received a three-game suspension. Seeking Mo-mentum: Mo Vaughn n. Baseball Abbr. DH A player designated at the start of a game to bat instead of the pitcher in the lineup. Noun 1. , though manager Terry Collins said he'd wait until game time today to make a final decision. ``Word is this guy can handle discomfort and he does heal fast,'' Collins said. ``There's no question in my mind he's ready to get out there if nothing happens today to hinder that. But he's probably going to play with some pain.'' Even if Vaughn is playing at less than 100 percent, Angels players are happy to have him back. ``(Vaughn's return) had better do something because right now we (stink),'' said Darin Erstad, who will move back to left field from first base when Vaughn is ready to play defense. ``We can't play with any less intensity. Hopefully guys will feed off him. ``Just that he's hurt and he wants to be in the lineup shows you what kind of character he has,'' catcher Matt Walbeck said. ``And that stuff rubs off of players.'' ANGELS vs. TORONTO Time: 4:05 p.m., at SkyDome. Radio/TV: Fox Sports West; KLAC-AM (570), XPRS-AM (1090). Matchup: Tim Belcher (1-1, 7.53 ERA) is coming off his first win as an Angel, a seven-inning, two-run, four-hit performance Friday against the Seattle Mariners. Mo Vaughn, out since spraining his left ankle on opening night, is expected to be activated from the disabled list today and serve as DH. Pat Hentgen (0-1, 6.06) will start for the Blue Jays. - Joe Haakenson CAPTION(S): Box BOX: ANGELS vs. TORONTO (see text) |
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