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Fire Maxwell Suspended Wednesday, July 25th, 2035 The Franklin Fire were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Santa Fe at Lawmen Ballpark. One in particular -- Kent Maxwell. Upon being called out on strikes, the Fire left 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 Maxwell 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 Maxwell 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 Maxwell for 4 games. Maxwell is hitting .256 this year with 1 home run and 20 RBIs. He also has an OBP of .365, 13 walks and scored 6 times. |
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