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FOX Sports on MSN - - Offerman charges mound, hits two with bat
Former All-Star Jose Offerman was arrested Tuesday night after charging the mound and hitting the pitcher and catcher with his bat during an independent minor league game. Bridgeport police said Offerman was arrested, but did not detail the charge. Police said he posted bond. Offerman, playing for the Long Island Ducks in the Atlantic League, homered in the first inning. The next inning, ...
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Going Batty
baseballmusings.comJose Offerman reacted badly to being hit by a pitch last night in Bridgeport, CT (my old stomping grounds): Former All-Star Jose Offerman was arrested Tuesday night after charging the mound and hitting the pitcher and catcher with his bat during an independent minor league game. Bridgeport police said Offerman was arrested, but did not detail the charge. Police said he posted bond. Offerman, playing for the Long Island Ducks in the Atlantic League, homered in the first inning. The next inning, he was hit by a pitch from Bridgeport's Matt Beech and charged the mound with his bat. Offerman hit Beech in the hands and struck catcher John Nathans in the head. There's a great picture with the article, showing Jose threatening Beech with the bat while Nathans tries to hold him back. And to think, Offerman used to play for the Blue Fish!

Remember Jose Offerman? Well, he’s gone crazy.
umpbump.com — ... , Jose Offerman actually managed to one-up him with an ejection of his own. By charging the mound. With a bat. Hitting both the opposing pitcher and catcher. And getting arrested. ...

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