Bubba Harkins had filed a defamation suit against the club after he was fired.
, claiming they defamed him by suggesting that he was helping opposing players, thus hurting his own employer, and that he was providing “illegal” substances.Harkins spent 38 years working for the Angels in various capacities. As the visiting clubhouse manager, his job was to cater to the needs of Angels opponents when they were in town. He also worked with Angels players, particularly in spring training.
Harkins said it was a common practice throughout the sport to use sticky substances to improve grip on the baseball, even though it was against the rules.Related Articles
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