Brawling Brewers, Mariners Draw AL Suspensions

Eight Milwaukee and Seattle players, four from each team, and Brewers Manager Tom Trebelhorn were suspended by American League President Bobby Brown today for their roles in a 28-minute brawl last Saturday.

Trebelhorn and Milwaukee pitcher Bob Sebra, who was sent to the minors Wednesday, each received five-game suspensions, effective today. Gary Sheffield, Mike Felder and B. J. Surhoff of the Brewers drew suspensions for three games each, with Sheffield’s to begin today and the others Wednesday.

The Mariners--Tracy Jones, Gene Harris, Randy Johnson and Jeff Shaefer--all received three-game suspensions, those to Jones and Harris effective today, with Johnson and Shaefer to begin theirs Wednesday.

Sebra’s suspension would take effect if he returns to the major league club. All of the other players have filed intent to appeal the suspensions and are eligible to play until hearings are conducted on the case.

The brawl began when Sebra hit Jones with a pitch, which the pitcher later said was deliberate.

Previously this season, Brown has suspended Boston Manager Joe Morgan and Baltimore Manager Frank Robinson for three games each. National League players Mariano Duncan of Cincinnati and Dickie Thon of Philadelphia have been suspended and fined for physical contact with umpires.

“I’m shocked,” Felder said in Milwaukee. “I looked for a fine, but don’t think I did anything to be suspended for. I think it’s ridiculous to get suspended and I didn’t even hit anybody.”