We learned yesterday that Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin was suspended eight games by MLB and fined an undisclosed amount for charging the mound against Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke on Thursday and inciting a benches-clearing brawl. Quentin has already appealed the suspension, which means that he could be potentially be active on Monday when the Padres begin a three-game series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw believes that Quentin should just accept the punishment and move on.
Regardless of where you stand on Quentin’s actions from Thursday night, he has every right to an appeal. Still, there’s no question that Monday in Los Angeles has the potential to be a very uncomfortable situation. However, barring a change of heart or a speedy hearing, he should be in the there.