an internal team issue. We don't know what is happening behind the scenes and how this will affect contract negotiations for both players going forward.

>they discussed all this with Poole (i'm SURE they did) and
>they came up with this outcome "together."
>
>*IF* that's the case, then i see nothing wrong with the
>"punishment" here because that means Poole didn't want him
>suspended.
>
>and, as far as correcting his behavior? we don't really know
>what they are doing behind the scenes (nor would they tell
>us). maybe as part of this he has to get counseling, etc. who
>knows?
>
>i get what you're saying...this seems light. but, if all
>parties are comfortable with this then who are we to say if
>it's enough.
>