Former Cardinals Watch

[Vidor]

Chris Perez might have the makings of a nice libel suit

http://deadspin.com/indians-closer-chri ... -511446828

[doe_boy]

Jason Marquis is 7-2 but has a 1.43 WHIP and 46 Ks to 38 BBs.

So, it only a matter of time...

[fanforever]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/indians-cl ... --mlb.html

''We ask that people not rush to judgment. We are confident of a favorable outcome,'' attorney Terry Gilbert said in a statement on their behalf.

Perez and his wife were released on personal bond.

''Clearly we take these matters seriously and are disappointed whenever there is any negative attention brought to the Indians organization or one of our players,'' team General Manager Chris Antonetti said in a statement. ''We understand and respect that there is an ongoing legal process that we will allow to evolve.''

Under the drug agreement between Major League Baseball and its players' association, marijuana offenses generally result with the player undergoing a treatment program rather than discipline.

Melanie Perez, whose maiden name is Baum, told the undercover officer delivering the packages that they were intended for her dog, named Brody. The package was addressed to Brody Baum, according to postal inspectors.

Questioned later when investigators returned to the house, Melanie Perez told them that she doesn't smoke marijuana but that her husband ''had drug paraphernalia'' in the house.

Asked whether the marijuana shipment was intended for her husband, Melanie Perez responded, ''What did Chris say?'' according to the investigative report.

The packages smelled of marijuana and had a Los Angeles return address with a name that that wasn't associated with that location, postal inspectors said.

Dan Chaplin, a Cleveland defense attorney not connected with the case, compared the charge to a traffic ticket and said a conviction likely would be punished with a fine.

[MrSaigon]

Isn't it a bad idea to have marijuana mailed to your home?

[Vidor]

Perez needs to get traded to the Rockies.

[ZebulonPikeWasHere]

Adam Ottavino has made himself useful in Colorado.

[cardsfansince82]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/indians-cl ... --mlb.html

''We ask that people not rush to judgment. We are confident of a favorable outcome,'' attorney Terry Gilbert said in a statement on their behalf.

Perez and his wife were released on personal bond.

''Clearly we take these matters seriously and are disappointed whenever there is any negative attention brought to the Indians organization or one of our players,'' team General Manager Chris Antonetti said in a statement. ''We understand and respect that there is an ongoing legal process that we will allow to evolve.''

Under the drug agreement between Major League Baseball and its players' association, marijuana offenses generally result with the player undergoing a treatment program rather than discipline.

Melanie Perez, whose maiden name is Baum, told the undercover officer delivering the packages that they were intended for her dog, named Brody. The package was addressed to Brody Baum, according to postal inspectors.

Questioned later when investigators returned to the house, Melanie Perez told them that she doesn't smoke marijuana but that her husband ''had drug paraphernalia'' in the house.

Asked whether the marijuana shipment was intended for her husband, Melanie Perez responded, ''What did Chris say?'' according to the investigative report.

The packages smelled of marijuana and had a Los Angeles return address with a name that that wasn't associated with that location, postal inspectors said.

Dan Chaplin, a Cleveland defense attorney not connected with the case, compared the charge to a traffic ticket and said a conviction likely would be punished with a fine.

It's hilarious that they blamed it on the dog.

I find it unlikely that this ends up the equivalent of a traffic ticket. Merely possessing a half pound of high grade weed is a felony and I would think there are additional issues with sending it through the mail. A friend of mine once told me you get a charge for every state it passes through but I don't know if that's true. Even with Perez's money/stature I would be surprised if he doesn't get at least a little jail time and a lot of probation.

[Cole Burns]

Todd Zeile is a Hollywood producer. He produced "Dirty Deeds" and is a co-executive producer on Anger Management with the Estevez/Sheen production company.

[heyzeus]

Isn't it a bad idea to have marijuana mailed to your home?

It was sent to the dog. Dogs have bad ideas all the time.

[fanforever]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/628 ... do-sanchez

Cubs designated RHP Eduardo Sanchez for assignment.
Sanchez had just been claimed off waivers from the Cardinals a couple weeks ago. He's had his control problems, but the right-hander has a big arm that could again draw interest on waivers. Jun 11 - 11:58 PM