The Baseball Chick

Former major-leaguer Jose Offerman has been banned for life from the Dominican Winter Baseball League after attempting to punch an umpire.

Offerman, the interim manager of the Licey Tigers, tried to make contact with umpire Daniel Reyburn’s face Saturday during an argument regarding the ejection of Tigers catcher Ronny Paulino. Reyburn fell back dramatically and Offerman was escorted away.

Citing fears for their safety, the umpiring crew has since resigned and left the country due to the receipt of several threats from fans following the game.

This isn’t the first time Offerman’s panties have gotten in a bunch since his career has crapped out.  In 2007, while playing for the Long Island Ducks against the Bridgeport Bluefish, Offerman charged the mound after being hit by pitcher Matt Beech. Offerman struck Bridgeport catcher Joe Nathans and Beech.  Nathans subsequently sued Offerman for $4.8 million, claiming he sustained career-ending injuries. Offerman also was forced to attend anger management classes and was banned from the Atlantic League.

During his 15-year Major League career, Offerman played for the Dodgers, Royals, Red Sox, Mariners, Twins, Phillies and Mets, where I am certain he was a super-classy guy.  He hit .273 and was named to two All-Star teams.

The italic usage for the word attempting is intentional here.  While I’m not condoning his actions, this is such a pathetic, dainty, sorry excuse for a punch!  JWoww on Jersey Shore punches exactly 5000% better than this, even after downing 10 shots and having 3 dicks shoved up her ass in one night.  Is he so angry at the world because God blessed him with such a high-school-cheerleader-chick punch?  Who told this asshole he could fight?  The umpire trips for crying out loud!  In conclusion, $5 says I can kick Jose Offerman’s ass.