Phillies/Giants Brawl and Suspension

[jmatchett]

So I've watched both the Philadelphia and SF feed of the brawl. I actually expected Victorino to get more games, maybe 5-7. However, all he did was take 3 very slow steps before the catcher who was jumping up and down all pumped up tried a (bad) leg sweep of Polanco. Also, if anyone was charging, the pitcher took off his glove and was running towards Victorino. I would give each of them 3 games (Polanco included).
But the one that really gets me is Sandoval. He clearly throw a punch at Victorino, then showing how tough he is, he immediately retreats hastily. How does the only guy that throws a punch in a brawl not suspended?
Like I said, I think the Victorino suspension (which will go down to 1-2 games after appeal) was actually lenient, but how does no one else get one?

 

[Hama]

So I've watched both the Philadelphia and SF feed of the brawl. I actually expected Victorino to get more games, maybe 5-7. However, all he did was take 3 very slow steps before the catcher who was jumping up and down all pumped up tried a (bad) leg sweep of Polanco. Also, if anyone was charging, the pitcher took off his glove and was running towards Victorino. I would give each of them 3 games (Polanco included).
But the one that really gets me is Sandoval. He clearly throw a punch at Victorino, then showing how tough he is, he immediately retreats hastily. How does the only guy that throws a punch in a brawl not suspended?
Like I said, I think the Victorino suspension (which will go down to 1-2 games after appeal) was actually lenient, but how does no one else get one?

Likely based on the umpire's report of the situation. Given that Victorino jumped into the fray while being held back by the umpire didn't help things in the final report. Despite what the video shows - and IMO if anyone was to get suspended, it should've been Whiteside - he's the one who threw the gas on the fire.

 

[Sharks1917]

and IMO if anyone was to get suspended, it should've been Whiteside - he's the one who threw the gas on the fire.

How Should Whiteside be Suspened,He was trying to keep Victorino away from his Pitcher,Then he Sees Polanco coming off first base,So he try's to stop him with a Semi Tackle..Victorino got his Suspenion for Pushing The Umpire,Ur not suppose to put ur hands on Any Umprie...The Whole Brawl(If u call it that)Was a waste of time

 

[lastwordspoken]

This whole situation seemed have been handled poorly/sketchy. I agree with OP, Victorino's punishment is fine, but should not have been the only one.