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Torres' celebratory antics rankle Baker.

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL)

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Byline: Paul Sullivan

CHICAGO _ Pirates closer Salomon Torres jumped off the mound like The Who's Pete Townshend after striking out the Cubs' John Mabry to end the game Monday.

Was Torres' celebration a bit excessive for a game between two teams with the worst records in the National League?

Manager Dusty Baker wasn't pleased with Torres' twist, and it could lead to some problems before the four-game series is over.

"We'll see," Baker said. "We have three days (left). I saw it."

Derrek Lee said he didn't take offense to Torres' leap, and admitted he didn't see it.

"We have too many other things to worry about than to…

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