MLB disciplines Marlins and Nationals players for recent fight
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Major League Baseball handed out their ruling for the recent fight between the Florida Marlins and the Washington Nationals. If you missed the fight video, check it out here.
Here’s the skinny on the suspensions and fines, via MLB Press Release and Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post:
Nyjer Morgan (Nationals): eight-game suspension (this is in addition to the seven-game suspension and undisclosed fine issued to Morgan for throwing a ball at a fan on August 21st)
Chris Volstad (Marlins): six-game suspension
Alex Sanabia (Marlins): five-game suspension
Gaby Sanchez (Marlins): three-game suspension
Jose Veras (Marlins): fine for aggressive actions and comments during the incident.
Doug Slaten (Nationals): three-game suspension
Jim Riggleman (Nationals manager): two-game suspension and fine
Edwin Rodriguez (Marlins manager): one-game suspension and fine
Pat Listach (Nationals third base coach): three-game suspension and fine
Suspensions for most players are scheduled to start tonight (Friday).

