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06-15-2002, 11:48 PM
Coming clean: So why did Carlos Zambrano receive a five-game suspension for his involvement in a June 4 bench-clearing brawl during a minor-league game?
He said he came to the defense of a teammate by kicking a Salt Lake player in the ribs.
"I saw three guys holding my teammate and I had a bad reaction," he said. "(Lefty) Jesus Sanchez asked for help."
Baylor said he wished Zambrano had not taken part in the melee.
"When you're on a major-league rehab, you should be hiding out in the locker room," he said.
Zambrano is appealing the suspension.
You're out: Pinch-hitter Delino DeShields was ejected by plate umpire Greg Gibson in the eighth inning after arguing a called third strike.
He said he came to the defense of a teammate by kicking a Salt Lake player in the ribs.
"I saw three guys holding my teammate and I had a bad reaction," he said. "(Lefty) Jesus Sanchez asked for help."
Baylor said he wished Zambrano had not taken part in the melee.
"When you're on a major-league rehab, you should be hiding out in the locker room," he said.
Zambrano is appealing the suspension.
You're out: Pinch-hitter Delino DeShields was ejected by plate umpire Greg Gibson in the eighth inning after arguing a called third strike.