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Broncos Silva Suspended 3 Games Sunday, August 19th, 2007 The Reynosa Broncos were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Guadalajara at Guadalajara Grounds. One in particular -- Jon Silva. Upon being called out on strikes, the Broncos center fielder gave the ump quite an earful. For that, the man in blue gave him the thumb and sent him to an early shower. But the disgruntled Silva lingered on the field for another five minutes, berating the umpire. Finally his manager got him off the field and into the clubhouse. But it got worse after the game, when Silva told reporters, "He was blind today. They played 'Three Blind Mice' for him. If he doesn't know the words to the song, I'm sure we can get it in Braille, so he can follow along." For his escapades and after-the-game oration, the league office suspended Silva for 3 games. Silva is presently hitting at a .310 pace with no home runs and 8 RBIs. He has played in 18 games and scored 8 times. |
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