2005 – Arbitrator Shyam Das rules Kenny Rogers, who has missed 13 games, should be reinstated. The decision states the punishment handed down by Bud Selig for shoving two cameramen went too far in suspending the Ranger pitcher for 20 games and in levying an excessive $50,000 fine.

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On August 9, 2005 — 2005 – Arbitrator Shyam Das rules Kenny Rogers, who has missed 13 games, should be reinstated. The decision states the punishment handed down by Bud Selig for shoving two cameramen went too far in suspending the Ranger pitcher for 20 games and in levying an excessive $50,000 fine.

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