Offerman a disgrace to the game posted by David
I generally prefer beginning my blog with news that is positive or at least neutral, but I cannot think of a more worthy story than that of former Major Leaguer Jose Offerman, who was banned from the Dominican Winter League for life after attacking an umpire earlier this month. The incident, sadly, is not the first time Offerman has embarrassed the game of baseball. While playing in the Atlantic Independent League in August 2007, he charged the mound – bat in hand – after being hit by a pitch, and proceeded to break one of the pitcher’s fingers. The catcher, trying to protect his pitcher, was hit in the back of the head and received a severe concussion that ended his career. Now, two and a half years later, Offerman is still making the game look bad. His behavior, without question, is Bad for Ball.
How ‘bout that?
How about Grant Desme? The 23-year-old outfielder announced his retirement from baseball last week in order to pursue the priesthood. Desme was the second-round pick of the Athletics in the 2007 draft, and last year was the only minor leaguer – at any level – to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases. (He swiped 40.) After being promoted to High-A, he hit .304/.398/.656 with 20 homers in just 227 at-bats. He was then named MVP of the 2009 Arizona Fall League. Desme would have had to put in more time in the minors, but his numbers certainly suggest he could have made it to the Big Leagues eventually if he didn’t feel the need to answer another calling.
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