Pirates' Santana irked by Caballero in Yanks' win
But the real fireworks erupted in the eighth inning with a benches-clearing kerfuffle after Yankees infielder Jose Caballero, a noted irritant, irritated...
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- But the real fireworks erupted in the eighth inning with a benches-clearing kerfuffle after Yankees infielder Jose Caballero, a noted irritant, irritated Pirates right-hander Dennis Santana.
- But instead of walking back to his dugout, Santana looked over to Caballero, mouthed words, made gestures and marched toward him when Caballero responded with words.
- "At this point, it's been four years with the same rules," Caballero said after Monday's game.
- "It's a warning, but like I always say, it's been four years," Caballero said.
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But the real fireworks erupted in the eighth inning with a benches-clearing kerfuffle after Yankees infielder Jose Caballero, a noted irritant, irritated Pirates right-hander Dennis Santana. But instead of walking back to his dugout, Santana looked over to Caballero, mouthed words, made gestures and marched toward him when Caballero responded with words. "At this point, it's been four years with the same rules," Caballero said after Monday's game. "It's a warning, but like I always say, it's been four years," Caballero said. "Like I always say, for me, I'm trying to take my time," Caballero said. "He can do it, but not every pitch," Santana said.