8 Brewers Suspended For Brawl

NEW YORK - Eight Milwaukee and Seattle players, four from each team, and Manager Tom Trebelhorn of the Brewers 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 yesterday, each received five-game suspensions, effective today. Gary Sheffield, Mike Felder and B.J. Surhoff of the Brewers were suspended for three games each, with Sheffield's to begin today and the others July 11.

The Mariners - Tracy Jones, Gene Harris, Randy Johnson and Jeff Shaefer - all received three-game suspensions, those to Jones and Harris effective today, Johnson and Shaefer July 11.

Sebra's suspension would take effect if he returns to the club. Each of the other players has filed intent to appeal the suspensions and is eligible to play until hearings are conducted.

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

Previously this season, Brown has suspended Joe Morgan, Boston manager, and Frank Robinson, Baltimore manager, for three games each. Cincinnati's Mariano Duncan and Philadelphia's Dickie Thon were suspended and fined for physical contact with umpires.

``I'm shocked,'' Felder said. ``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.''

Sebra hit Seattle's Tracy Jones with a pitch at the Kingdome and a 20-minute fight ensued. Eight players eventually were ejected, including Sebra.

Sebra, who later admitted to hitting Jones on purpose, was acquired by Milwaukee in a June 9 trade with Cincinnati. In 10 appearances, he had a 1-1 record and an 8.18 earned-run average. He now is with Denver in the American Association.

To replace Sebra on its roster, Milwaukee recalled pitcher Jaime Navarro from Denver.

Navarro will be in his third stint with the Brewers this season. He began the season with Milwaukee but struggled and was sent down. He was recalled the first time because of injuries, but returned to Denver when he struggled again.

Navarro has a 2-2 record and a 6.65 earned-run average with the Brewers, disappointing numbers considering his 7-8 record and 3.12 ERA as a rookie last season.

At Denver, he appeared in 10 games and went 2-3 with a 4.20 ERA. Used as a starter in his first two stays with the Brewers, Navarro will pitch out of the bullpen this time around.