sports.espn.go.com - 7/2/2009
—
Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida.
nydailynews.com - 7/2/2009
—
nydailynews.com —
Fallen Yankee hero Jim Leyritz was busted early
Thursday on charges of beating up his ex-wife. Leyritz
went ballistic and dragged Karrie Leyritz out of bed and socked her twice because she'd written a check without his permission, police said. ...
(more)
Ex-Yankee Jim Leyritz arrested again
sportressofblogitude.com - 7/2/2009
sun-sentinel.com - 7/2/2009
—
sun-sentinel.com —
DAVIE - Former New York Yankee Jim Leyritz
was arrested early this morning on charges of domestic
battery against his ex-wife, police said. Karrie Leyritz says her former husband dragged her out of bed, struck her twice and pushed her on the floor -- ...
(more)
Ex-Yankee Jim Leyritz arrested for alleged domestic ...
Comments
Blog Reactions
Jim Leyritz continues to impress
The Hardball Times —
Beautiful:
Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, just two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge was set to begin.
Leyritz, 45, was arrested at his home in Davie, a Fort Lauderdale suburb, a police report said. He was being held in the Broward County Jail.
Leyritz's ex-wife, Karrie, gave conflicting reports of what happened, according to a police officer who responded to a domestic disturbance at the house. She first told ...
ESPN: Leyritz Charged With Battery
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
... —The Best News Links from the Baseball Newsstand Thursday, July 02, 2009 ESPN: Leyritz Charged With Battery Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida. The arrest comes about two months before he faces a trial on a DUI manslaughter charge. ...
Winning Streak Applesauce - Mets Sign Urbina, Royals Ban Rany, Joey Chestnut vs. Kobayashi
Amazin' Avenue —
... and 0 HR/FB%, as he had through June 14th?
This is one TV show I will not be watching.
Around MLB
Blogger and Baseball Prospectus co-founder Rany Jazayerli was "banned" by the Royals after publishing some critical words about the organization. The Royals later backed off some of their threats.
Beyond the Boxscore adds some objectivity to the interleague attendance discussion.
Jim Leyritz: douchelord.
R.J. Anderson at DraysBay bids adieu to Winston ...
Demolition of Yankee Stadium Photo Update- 7/4/09
Zell's Pinstripe Blog —
... A sportsnation ranks the Yanks poorly / Phillies made an offer for Wang
TURLEY’S WHISTLING WHILE HE WORKED WAS BOON FOR MANTLE
‘Munson’ is worth a read / Musings on in-stadium economics
A 28-Mile-an-Hour Pitch Picked Up Steam in New York / Wang injury update
Leyritz charged with battery / Aroldis Chapman Interests Yankees
Take whatever help you can get / Unnecessarily pigeonholing relievers
...
Stallworth and Leyritz update
No, You're a Towel —
... Anyway, in other belated sports celebrity justice news, Jim Leyritz has further tarnished his already damaged reputation. Already awaiting trial for his DUI/manslaughter charge, he was arrested for domestic battery. Leyritz was a favorite among Yankees fans, and not just for his memorable 1996 World Series home run off Mark Wohlers. He was also a great interviewee, appearing on the YES Network, ESPN 1050 radio, and various other shows...plus, you could always tell that he treasured his years in pinstripes. What a sad -- and surprising -- turn of events for an athlete who had ...
Related Content
EX-YANKEE JIM LEYRITZ ARRESTED, ACCUSED OF BATTERY
nypost.com 7/2/2009 — > DAVIE, Fla. -- Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida. The arrest comes about two months before he faces a trial on a DUI manslaughter charge. Broward County Jail ...
Jim Leyritz Arrested Again
duelingcouches.blogspot.com 7/2/2009 — "Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida. The arrest comes about two months before he faces a trial on a DUI manslaughter charge. Broward County Jail spokeswoman Keyla Concepcion said Leyritz was booked Thursday morning after ...
More Trouble for Leyritz
baseballmusings.com 7/2/2009 — Jim Leyritz ran into more trouble with the law :
Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida.
The arrest comes about two months before he faces a trial on a DUI manslaughter charge.
Broward County Jail spokeswoman Keyla ...
Jim Leyritz continues to impress
hardballtimes.com 7/2/2009 — Beautiful :
Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, just two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge was set to begin.
Leyritz, 45, was arrested at his home in Davie, a Fort Lauderdale ...
More trouble for Jim Leyritz
pinstripealley.com 7/2/2009 — More trouble for Jim Leyritz
From The Associated Press:
DAVIE, Fla. -- Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, just two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge was set to begin.
...
Son of Jim Leyritz: "Mommy, don't come out of your room"
eatdrinksleepbaseball.blogspot.com 7/4/2009 — Former Yankees catcher Jim Leyritz is a mess. Leyritz, who maintains his innocence, faces a September trial for the drunk-driving accident that tragically took the life of Fredia Ann Veitch at the end of 2007. In May, he checked himself into a psychiatric ward after threatening to kill himself. ...
Ex-Bomber Leyritz Arrested for Beating up Wife
njfrogman.blogspot.com 7/2/2009 — Jim Leyritz in trouble? Go on. Arrested in Davie Florida for beating up his wife Karrie.
The NY Daily News reports:
When cops later questioned their three kids, who slept through the incident, one...
Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com
Leyritz’ Woes Continue
cantstopthebleeding.com 7/2/2009 — Or more to the point, the woes of Jim Leyritz’ ex-wife, Karrie, continue, as she was allegedly assualted by her ex-husband, the former Yankee postseason hero facing trial on charges of DUI manslaughter . From the Sun-Sentinel’s Tonya Alanez and Alexia Campbell :
Leyritz is ...
Jim Leyritz: No way I'd kill myself
nydailynews.com 5/16/2009 — Former Yankee Jim Leyritz said Friday he was distraught and "overstressed" - but not suicidal - in the hours before he checked into a psych ward.