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Old 12-04-2010, 01:55 PM   #396
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Mets’ K-Rod pleads guilty to attempted assault

NEW YORK (AP)—Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez pleaded guilty Friday to attempted assault to settle charges he attacked his girlfriend’s father at Citi Field last season in a deal that spares him jail time but sends him to additional anger management classes.

The 28-year-old reliever had been charged with assault after he was accused of grabbing Carlos Pena, hauling him into a tunnel near the family lounge beneath the team’s ballpark and punching him in the face after an Aug. 11 game

[...] http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...driguezassault
Shame the guy had to fuck up royally. He actually was pitching extremely well last year. I can live with him closing for one more season, but I hope his 2012 option doesn't vest. Omar inexplicably gave him a $17.5 million option that automatically kicks in if he finishes 55 games next year.

I figure the Mets will be hovering around .500 again next year so that would mean K-Rod finishes off about 2/3rds of wins, including blowouts. Jerry used to pitch K-Rod at least once every few days even if he wasn't really needed because otherwise he'd lose effectiveness. Collins is gonna have some trouble figuring that one out.

If the Mets aren't in contention but K-Rod's doing well I hope they can move him and let another team worry about that option. Let Parnell spend this year in the 8th inning and take over the closing duties for 2012.
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