| Players Behaving Badly.com Jose Offerman Attacking the Pitcher with a Bat |
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On August 14, 2007 Offerman was thrown out of a Ducks game against the Bridgeport Bluefish for attacking Bluefish pitcher
Matt Beech with a bat after being hit by a pitch. Beech suffered a broken finger in the attack. Bluefish catcher John Nathans
was also hit in the back of the head on Offerman's backswing, receiving a concussion which was expected to keep him out
for the remainder of the season. Beech and Nathans were taken to be examined and treated at Bridgeport Hospital. After
being removed from the game, Offerman was arrested by the Bridgeport Police. Offerman posted $10,000 bond and is due
in Bridgeport Superior Court on Aug 23.
On August 15, 2007, he was suspended indefinitely. The independent Atlantic League announced on August 17, 2007 that
Offerman shall remain suspended at least until the legal case is resolved. The Bluefish have demanded a lifetime ban.
Matt Beech with a bat after being hit by a pitch. Beech suffered a broken finger in the attack. Bluefish catcher John Nathans
was also hit in the back of the head on Offerman's backswing, receiving a concussion which was expected to keep him out
for the remainder of the season. Beech and Nathans were taken to be examined and treated at Bridgeport Hospital. After
being removed from the game, Offerman was arrested by the Bridgeport Police. Offerman posted $10,000 bond and is due
in Bridgeport Superior Court on Aug 23.
On August 15, 2007, he was suspended indefinitely. The independent Atlantic League announced on August 17, 2007 that
Offerman shall remain suspended at least until the legal case is resolved. The Bluefish have demanded a lifetime ban.
