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Scott Spiezio Tased By Cops After Allegedly Smashing Window

Former MLB slugger Scott Spiezio -- a 2-time World Series champ -- was TASED and taken into custody by cops last week following an alleged window-smashing rampage ... TMZ Sports has learned.
We've learned ... cops were called to Spiezio's apartment complex in Ottawa, Illinois around 2:30 AM on Tuesday ... after his GF called 911 and reported that Scott punched out a neighbor's window.
When cops arrived to the scene, Scott was gone -- so police called for K-9 backup to track down the 42-year-old.
A few hours later, officials located Spiezio hiding behind a building -- and attempted to take him into custody. Law enforcement sources tell us Spiezio resisted -- and cops ultimately had to use a taser to take him down.
We're told Spiezio was eventually taken into custody. So far, he has NOT been charged with a crime ... but the case has been kicked over to the district attorney for review.
Spiezio was a World Series hero in 2002 -- when he smacked a key 3-run homer in Game 6 ... that helped the Angels defeat the Giants. He was known for being a pretty clutch player during his 11 seasons in the majors.
We reached out to Spiezio for comment -- so far, no word back.


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[lukethedrifter]

Sounds like rehab didn't stick.

[Vidor]

Sounds like rehab didn't stick.

Does it ever?

[Jmodene]

Ask Hamilton.

[Jocephus]

jesus

[heyzeus]

Sounds like rehab didn't stick.

Does it ever?

Yes. Nothing is guaranteed in life, but there are people for whom it works.

[BW23]

Ask Hamilton.

Billy? Did he finally hit rehab for his speed use?

[Vidor]

Sounds like rehab didn't stick.

Does it ever?

Yes. Nothing is guaranteed in life, but there are people for whom it works.

Oh, I know. But from what I understand the relapse rate for substance abuse for 12-step style programs is awful.

[Vidor]

Here's the story I read--some poor guy gets out of a 30-day rehab center, dead of a heroin OD four days later.

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[Jocephus]

Braves signed RHP Mitchell Boggs to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Boggs was cut by the Red Sox in late March after allowing five walks, two hits, and four earned runs in four Grapefruit League innings. He was one of the best setup men in baseball in 2012 with the Cardinals, but the last two-plus years have been really rough.
Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter
Apr 20 - 10:46 AM