Update: Turns out Joba's blood-alcohol level was .134 - which is pretty high (that state limit is .08). Sounds like he had plenty to drink, far too intoxicated to be driving around. Hank Steinbrenner says he is only 23, and is a good kid? Last I checked, 23 is an adult. If he is old enough to drink, he is old enough to get the consequences that come with drinking and driving. How can everyone be sympathetic towards him? If he were a lesser pitcher, would he get the same treatment?
Update - Joba released a statement apologizing for his stupidity: "I want to apologize to the New York Yankees and the fans for an error in judgment and for putting myself in a difficult situation," Chamberlain said in a statement released by his agent, Randy Hendricks. "I intend to properly resolve this situation, and do not intend to be in such a situation again. My goal is to focus on pitching for the Yankees in the 2009 season." (ESPN)
Wow, the well-worded apology written released by his agent sounds so sincere, it makes me want to believe him....
Joba Chamberlain was arrested in Nebraska for driving under the influence, speeding, and driving with an open container early on Saturday. Yankees spokesman Jason Zillo refused to comment on Chamberlain in an e-mail. I am looking around online and have not seen much else about it yet, but will keep looking...
I am not sure what to make of this - the guy hangs out in New York City for the entire season, then gets arrested because he's partying in Lincoln, Nebraska?? I am surprised with all of the rules the Yanks have for him, that this could happen. I figured they had a well-guarded facility for him somewhere in the Bronx, maybe a 24-hour chaperone. I guess they didn't, but maybe he needs one. Don't look for the Yankees to react much about this, they don't seem to mind when their players behave badly. Oh, and don't forget the whole steroids and HGH thing...
You drink and drive, you pay the price when your caught. Just that simple.
Posted by: Ajlouny | August 24, 2009 at 10:42 PM