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Chukars Cooper Suspended Thursday, June 24th, 2032 The Idaho Falls Chukars were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Galesburg at Idaho Falls Park. One in particular -- James Cooper. Upon being called out on strikes, the Chukars 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 Cooper 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 Cooper 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 Cooper for 4 games. Cooper is hitting .210 so far this season with 7 RBIs and 19 runs scored. He has 37 hits including no home runs, 18 walks and .284 OBP. |
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