Sit down before you read this story. Long Island's Jose Offerman, a longtime former major-leaguer, charged the mound swinging a bat during the second inning of Tuesday night's game between the Ducks and Bridgeport Bluefish.
Offerman struck pitcher Matt Beech and catcher John Nathans, and Nathans may have a concussion after taking a blow to the head.
Offerman homered on the first pitch of the game and was drilled during his second at-bat.
After order was restored, the Bridgeport police department arrested Offerman, a former Bluefish.
For more on the incident, read the story in the Connecticut Post:
http://www.connpost.com/breakingnews/ci_6623997
My opinion is that Offerman must be suspended for the rest of the season and -- depending on what is uncovered-- banished from the league. The move would not be unprecedented. Two others players have been kicked out of the league, and this behavior warrants it.
Ironic thing is that several major media outlets -- including ESPN and USA Today -- recently wrote big stories about the Ducks collection of 13 former major-leaguers and how they were bonding well together in this league.
Expect this story to become national news quickly.
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2 comments:
he won't be playing anywhere, let alone the atlantic league, if the charges stick
what a wimp. drop the bat next time.
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