Should Yorvit Torrealba face MLB suspension?

[love_that_reefer]

In case you didn't know, Torrealba was suspended for 66 games in the Venezuelan League for striking an umpire. If you haven't seen it, here's an article with the video of it all. Texas Rangers' Yorvit Torrealba suspended 66 games in Venezuela for hitting ump - ESPN Dallas

I have read a few fans saying that he should be suspended at the MLB level for his actions and wanted to know what you think. Personally, I am torn on the matter. While what he did was appalling, I don't think it should interfere with his work with the Rangers. The two leagues are not related in any way. Maybe the Rangers could make him do more charity work but I think a suspension is too harsh.

[DirtyKash]

The fact that this even got him a 66-game suspension is absurd. 66! That was worthy of a 10 at most.

[catman]

I'm also torn on this. Not sure if his actions warrant an MLB suspension, but he certainly needs to get some help.

[Qdiddy]

I would say no, It's in a completely different league in a different country. I put this in the same category of "should NFL suspend players/coaches for NCAA violations". If MLB had some sort of business tie to this league in say an official winter/development league then maybe, but as it is no. I say all MLB does at most is just send him and his agent a letter saying hey what you did is frowned upon, and reiterate that will not be tolerated in the states.

[Tobywan]

Nope.

[HollywoodLeo]

Qdiddy stated my exact feelings on the matter.

[Kingdom]

Well said by him. That would be my opinion as well.