Jose Offerman - "I am BATMAN!"

Braincase · 08-15-2007, 06:36 AM

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Former big leaguer Offerman arrested for melee
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Updated: August 15, 2007, 8:28 AM ET

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Former major league 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 and later posted bond, but did not detail the charge. According to the Connecticut Post, a source said Offerman was charged with second-degree assault.

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.

According to the Conencticut Post, Beech was hit on the hands as he attempted to defend himself, while catcher John Nathans was hit in the back of the head on Offerman's backswing. Police said Beech, a left-hander, sustained a broken right middle finger, and Nathans later suffered from nausea, the newspaper reported.

Offerman played for the Bluefish in 2003.

"He hit him with a cut fastball in the left calf," Bluefish manager Tommy John said, according to the Post. "And the next thing you know, Offerman's going to the mound with his bat over his head taking swings at Beech. He took at least two, maybe even three [swings]."

"It was just a scary incident for everybody witnessing what took place," Bluefish pitcher Mike Porzio said, according to the Post. "Everybody was in shock at the time because it's not something you see. I've played 15 years and I've never seen that before.

"Everyone was fearful for Matt Beech because apparently something set Offerman off, because he's played a long time and nobody could believe what they were seeing. Unfortunately, though, he got out to the mound before we could," Porzio said, according to the newspaper. "Luckily for Matt Beech, he was agile enough to dodge a bat. But it may have only been John Nathans taking one on the backswing in the head to have saved Matt Beech from really taking one in the face."

Nathans left the game at the end of the inning, the Post reported.

"He attempted to keep on going, but he came in the dugout and fell over," Porzio said, according to the Post. "Clearly, it was more than just a bang on the head."

The game was delayed for about 20 minutes because of the melee. Offerman, Beech and John were all ejected.

The newspaper reported that police converged on the Ducks' clubhouse once order was restored on the field.

"I called (Atlantic League executive director) Joe Klein immediately after the incident and told him what had occurred on the field," Bluefish CEO Mary-Jane Foster told the Post. "And I have asked that the Atlantic League suspend Jose Offerman from the league for life."

Offerman batted .273 during his 15 seasons in the majors. He last played in the majors in 2005 with Philadelphia and the New York Mets. He was an All-Star in 1995 with the Dodgers and 1999 with Boston.

cadmonkey · 08-15-2007, 06:39 AM

Jose Awfulman was the absolute worst when he was in Boston. THE WORST!!!!

EyePod · 08-15-2007, 07:10 AM

We need to find this video!! I can only get a picture of him in mid swing.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/ny-spd...news-headlines

I love Big Trouble in Little China. Nothing is better.

Amnorix · 08-15-2007, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cadmonkey

Jose Awfulman was the absolute worst when he was in Boston. THE WORST!!!!

One of Duquette's worst moves.

cadmonkey · 08-15-2007, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

One of Duquette's worst moves.

"Roger Clemens is in the twilight of his career"

Also, me and my buddies had another name name for Offerman. Major Offense.

Major Offense might be the best nickname for any professional athlete that I've ever heard. The fact that you can rearrange the letters in his name to spell out Major Offense makes it that much better.

EyePod · 08-15-2007, 07:35 AM

Gotta make sure you have the right accent. I read it as major offense (scoring a lot....) it took me a few moments to realize you meant it like someone being mean and offensive!! Good one.

Demonpenz · 08-15-2007, 08:19 AM

good for offerman. You have to keep the pitchers from throwing inside

Sure-Oz · 08-15-2007, 09:02 AM

I wonder how his wife Joseanne is dealing with this??

Time to retire

ChiefsfaninPA · 08-15-2007, 09:47 AM

I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often. Not because it's right, but it hurts like hell to get hit with a ball and then on top of it you are caught in a fit of rage. Glad it doesn't though, because it could end ugly for someone.

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Braincase Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pond> Me <Barn Casino cash: $11298284	Jose Offerman - "I am BATMAN!" Link Former big leaguer Offerman arrested for melee ESPN.com news services Updated: August 15, 2007, 8:28 AM ET BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Former major league 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 and later posted bond, but did not detail the charge. According to the Connecticut Post, a source said Offerman was charged with second-degree assault. 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. According to the Conencticut Post, Beech was hit on the hands as he attempted to defend himself, while catcher John Nathans was hit in the back of the head on Offerman's backswing. Police said Beech, a left-hander, sustained a broken right middle finger, and Nathans later suffered from nausea, the newspaper reported. Offerman played for the Bluefish in 2003. "He hit him with a cut fastball in the left calf," Bluefish manager Tommy John said, according to the Post. "And the next thing you know, Offerman's going to the mound with his bat over his head taking swings at Beech. He took at least two, maybe even three [swings]." "It was just a scary incident for everybody witnessing what took place," Bluefish pitcher Mike Porzio said, according to the Post. "Everybody was in shock at the time because it's not something you see. I've played 15 years and I've never seen that before. "Everyone was fearful for Matt Beech because apparently something set Offerman off, because he's played a long time and nobody could believe what they were seeing. Unfortunately, though, he got out to the mound before we could," Porzio said, according to the newspaper. "Luckily for Matt Beech, he was agile enough to dodge a bat. But it may have only been John Nathans taking one on the backswing in the head to have saved Matt Beech from really taking one in the face." Nathans left the game at the end of the inning, the Post reported. "He attempted to keep on going, but he came in the dugout and fell over," Porzio said, according to the Post. "Clearly, it was more than just a bang on the head." The game was delayed for about 20 minutes because of the melee. Offerman, Beech and John were all ejected. The newspaper reported that police converged on the Ducks' clubhouse once order was restored on the field. "I called (Atlantic League executive director) Joe Klein immediately after the incident and told him what had occurred on the field," Bluefish CEO Mary-Jane Foster told the Post. "And I have asked that the Atlantic League suspend Jose Offerman from the league for life." Offerman batted .273 during his 15 seasons in the majors. He last played in the majors in 2005 with Philadelphia and the New York Mets. He was an All-Star in 1995 with the Dodgers and 1999 with Boston.
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EyePod Forgetting 2013 season end. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Around Casino cash: $9995735	We need to find this video!! I can only get a picture of him in mid swing. http://www.newsday.com/sports/ny-spd...news-headlines I love Big Trouble in Little China. Nothing is better.
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08-15-2007, 07:35 AM	#6
EyePod Forgetting 2013 season end. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Around Casino cash: $9995735	Gotta make sure you have the right accent. I read it as major offense (scoring a lot....) it took me a few moments to realize you meant it like someone being mean and offensive!! Good one.
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08-15-2007, 09:47 AM	#9
ChiefsfaninPA "F_ck Family Fun Night" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: York, PA Casino cash: $10005025	I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often. Not because it's right, but it hurts like hell to get hit with a ball and then on top of it you are caught in a fit of rage. Glad it doesn't though, because it could end ugly for someone.
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