Darth Thanatos
04-28-2006, 01:56 PM
He threw a baseball bat at an umpire the other day and it looked pretty vicious. Don't know what's going on in that kid's mind to do something like that. Got Ryan Leaf?
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-0604280176apr28,1,157455.story?coll=cs-baseball-print
Young suspended indefinitely
By Marc Topkin
St. Petersburg Times
April 28, 2006
NEW YORK -- Delmon Young said he was sorry. The Devil Rays apologized for behavior they said can't and won't be tolerated.
But the loudest voice the day after Young threw a bat toward an umpire came from International League President Randy Mobley. After talking to the umpire and Devil Rays officials, Mobley suspended Young indefinitely pending a review.
A formal punishment could be handed out Friday, and it is expected to include a hefty suspension without pay, possibly up to three weeks. The team could tack on an additional term, making it possible Young, their 20-year-old top prospect, could be out up to a month.
"It's a very unfortunate incident," team executive vice president Andrew Friedman said. "We're still working with the International League to figure out the appropriate punishments."
Young issued a statement through agent Arn Tellem, saying he regretted his actions.
"In the heat of the competition, my emotions got the better of me," Young said. "My behavior was completely unacceptable. I want everyone to know that I recognize that it is never right to throw a bat, and I certainly never intended for the bat to make contact with the umpire. . . . I am sorry."
A widely circulated video shows Young, after being called out on a pitch that appeared to be outside, lingering in the batter's box for about 12 seconds and making several comments to the umpire. He appeared to make one more as he left and was immediately ejected. Young then walked toward the dugout (and out of the video). Seconds later the bat is seen flying end over end toward the umpire, striking him in the chest.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-0604280176apr28,1,157455.story?coll=cs-baseball-print
Young suspended indefinitely
By Marc Topkin
St. Petersburg Times
April 28, 2006
NEW YORK -- Delmon Young said he was sorry. The Devil Rays apologized for behavior they said can't and won't be tolerated.
But the loudest voice the day after Young threw a bat toward an umpire came from International League President Randy Mobley. After talking to the umpire and Devil Rays officials, Mobley suspended Young indefinitely pending a review.
A formal punishment could be handed out Friday, and it is expected to include a hefty suspension without pay, possibly up to three weeks. The team could tack on an additional term, making it possible Young, their 20-year-old top prospect, could be out up to a month.
"It's a very unfortunate incident," team executive vice president Andrew Friedman said. "We're still working with the International League to figure out the appropriate punishments."
Young issued a statement through agent Arn Tellem, saying he regretted his actions.
"In the heat of the competition, my emotions got the better of me," Young said. "My behavior was completely unacceptable. I want everyone to know that I recognize that it is never right to throw a bat, and I certainly never intended for the bat to make contact with the umpire. . . . I am sorry."
A widely circulated video shows Young, after being called out on a pitch that appeared to be outside, lingering in the batter's box for about 12 seconds and making several comments to the umpire. He appeared to make one more as he left and was immediately ejected. Young then walked toward the dugout (and out of the video). Seconds later the bat is seen flying end over end toward the umpire, striking him in the chest.