Rogers Irked by Another Cameraman

Texas Ranger pitcher Kenny Rogers had another run-in with a cameraman Monday in Arlington, Texas, when he turned himself in on misdemeanor assault charges stemming from a June 29 tirade against two cameramen.

The three-time All-Star, appealing a 20-game suspension and $50,000 fine imposed by baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, was released after posting $1,500 bond.

Rogers jawed at a cameraman for Dallas-Fort Worth television station WFAA as he was booked into the county jail. Just as with the incident that led to the charges, the exchange was caught on tape.

Mike Zukerman was videotaping the booking when Rogers turned to him and said, “You’re getting really close; you know that? Do you hear me?” A few seconds later, Rogers again turned to the camera, saying, “You must be pretty proud of yourself too.” After Zukerman replied, “It’s just my job, Kenny,” Rogers responded: “Yeah. Your job. That’s just your excuse.”

Rogers was not available for comment before Monday’s game.

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St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Reggie Sanders might sit out a month or more because of a broken bone in his right leg. Sanders was put on the 15-day disabled list.

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San Diego second baseman Mark Loretta and first baseman Phil Nevin were activated from the disabled list. The Padres also purchased the contract of right-hander Clay Hensley from triple-A Portland.

To make room on the roster, right-handed reliever Rudy Seanez was put on the 15-day disabled list, outfielder Ben Johnson was optioned to triple-A Portland and reliever Dennys Reyes was put on waivers.

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The Atlanta Braves activated third baseman Chipper Jones from the 15-day disabled list and optioned right-hander Roman Colon to triple-A Richmond.... The Chicago White Sox activated right-hander Orlando Hernandez from the 15-day disabled list and designated reliever Shingo Takatsu for assignment.... The Cleveland Indians acquired outfielder Jason Dubois from the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Jody Gerut.