Another New York athlete became a Jock Behind Bars member after Mets pitcher Francisco Rodriguez was busted and accused of pulling a can a’ whoop-ass out on his girlfriend’s father.
That can a’ whoop-ass was said to include hitting the victim in the face several times and banging the victim’s head against a wall. The incident led to K-Rod in handcuffs cheesing for a mugshot and charges being filed.
The altercation is said to have taken place at Citi Field shortly after Wednesday night’s game and include third-degree assault and second-degree harassment.
The Mets responded by suspending their 28-year-old closer for two days while a Queen’s courtroom set the next court date for the player for September 14.
Doing the math associated with the two-game sit-down equates to $125,683 according to ESPN, our “world leader in sports.”
“Ownership and the organization are very disappointed in Francisco’s inappropriate behavior and we take this matter very seriously,” said Mets exec Jeff Wilpon.
The New York D.A. handling the case described the incident and said other violent outbursts between K-Rod and his girlfriend are being investigated in South America and California:
“There seems to be a history of violence.”
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