Originally Posted By: LittleMan
Update: Dempster suspended 5 games...


The suspension makes certain he misses a start. The fine, coupled with a chunk out of his pay, will smart. I think there should be a little bit harsher punishment for AL pitchers, who intentionally hit batters high. They have the benefit of hiding behind the DH. Even though they may place a random teammaate in line for a plunking, it's not the same exposure as a pitcher in the NL.