Reviled by Red Sox fans and chubby to everyone, former Yankee and current Met, Karim Garcia was accused of roughing up a local pizza deliveryman last week. The Washington Post reports:
Garcia and Shane Spencer gave statements to police yesterday at the Mets' spring training complex in Port St. Lucie, but as of yet no charges have been filed. Police are investigating an allegation of misdemeanor simple battery by Eric Vidal, 20. In his report, Vidal told two officers he wanted to pursue criminal charges against the New York outfielders because "that's the only way they'll be forced to pay" any medical bills he might incur.From there things didn't get any better; the story goes on to report that:
OF Karim Garcia's day began with a visit from police. Then he hit a fly ball that conked a fan in the head. Moments later, a foul liner shattered the window of his Hummer SUV.It couldn't have happened to a nicer jerk.
More on Staley, other Steelers news
Staley article from the Post Gazette:
"By signing him, the Steelers do not have to use their first-round draft pick on a running back and can fill another need, such as cornerback or offensive tackle."
Staley article from the Tribune Review:
"The Lions offered more money in their proposal, said Derrick Harrison, who also represents Staley. Harrison said the deciding factor may have been Staley's meeting with Cowher.
'They struck an immediate bond,' Harrison said. "
Steeler Notes:
Travis Kirschke, a defensive tackle from San Francisco, visited the Steelers yesterday. If the Steelers sign Kirschke, who also played for the Detroit Lions, it likely would mean they would not match the offer the New England Patriots made to defensive end Rodney Bailey. If the Steelers decline to match the $1.3 million, one-year deal for Bailey, they would receive New England's sixth-round pick in the April draft. ... CB Dewayne Washington, released by the Steelers, signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars yesterday. ... The Steelers are trying to trade P Josh Miller and will release him if a deal can not be worked out. ... CB Artrell Hawkins, who visited the Steelers on Monday, was close to signing with the Carolina Panthers last night.
