August 24, 2005
MILK DUD:
BATBOY SUSPENDED (CLARK SPENCER, 8/24/05, Miami Herald)
A batboy who accepted a dare Sunday by trying to drink a gallon of milk without throwing up has been suspended by the Marlins for his actions.Posted by Orrin Judd at August 24, 2005 6:18 AMThe unidentified batboy will not be allowed to work the upcoming, six-game homestand at Dolphins Stadium against the Cardinals and Mets from Aug. 29 through Sept. 4.
The Marlins refused to comment on the suspension.
But Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny, who offered $500 to the batboy if he could drink a gallon of milk in less than an hour before Sunday's game, was angry about the decision.
''It's kind of ridiculous that you get a 10-game suspension for steroids and a six-game suspension for milk,'' Penny said.
Penny should get a suspension from the Commissioner for making the offer.
Posted by: Robert Schwartz at August 24, 2005 11:53 PMIs this a great country or what? Wacky antics pay off.
Posted by: Matt Murphy at August 26, 2005 3:37 AMIf I were this child's parent, I would be furious with the adult. He knew better, the adult was the stupid one and he should have been suspended for stupidity and where is child welfare when you need them
Posted by: catnip5268 at August 27, 2005 2:10 PM