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The Baseball Column: Bat Chucker Baffles

Friday, May 12, 2006 – updated: 3:53 pm EDT May 12, 2006

Delmon In Denial
By now you've heard or seen Delmon Young's tantrum that resulted in an umpire being struck with his airborne bat. The April 26 incident netted the Devil Rays prospect a hefty 50 game suspension. While most would suspect that the former No. 1 overall draft pick would seek some kind of counseling (if for nothing else other than positive PR), Young nonchalantly dismissed the idea and contradicted himself in the process.

"No, I really don't think I have anger management issues," he explained to reporters. "I'm competitive. I just let the emotions get a little better than me sometimes. I've got to control that."

Get A Life!
In a world filled with injustices, Michael Cohn of Los Angeles has decided it is time to make a stand. It seems that Mr. Cohn was so offended that he was not given a red tote bag as part of a Mothers Day promotion at an Angels game that he filed a class action lawsuit against the franchise and Corinthian Colleges, the sponsor of the giveaway, which was directed at women above 18 years of age.

The ridiculous lawsuit claims the thousands of males that attended the game that day are due $4,000 in damages for being treated unequally. Perhaps the most amusing (and disturbing) thing about this entire episode is that Cohn makes his living as a psychologist. This can't be good for business.

Retirement Is Not An Option
He's 43, a former World Series hero and he's playing at the Single A level. Yes, Pat Borders must really love playing baseball. The journeyman catcher, who is best known for his days with the Blue Jays in the 1990s, is currently suiting up for the Vero Beach Dodgers of the Florida State League. Why would a man with 17 years of big league experience toil away in a league three levels below the majors?

"It's still a fun game for me," the 1992 World Series MVP told the Daytona Beach Journal. "I still enjoy playing. I'm close to home. (I) get to go home every evening with the exception of some road trips ... it's a win-win. If I play well and they have some kind of need for me in the big leagues, great. If not, it's still great because I'm still having a good time. I'd be playing softball at home anyway."

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