O's finally release Ponson

[Providence A's]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2148842

Sidney Ponson was released Thursday by the Orioles, who voided the pitcher's contract on the theory that his behavior over the past nine months gave them grounds for his dismissal.

Ponson was arrested on Aug. 25 for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was also charged in January with driving under the influence in Florida, a case that has not yet been resolved.

That arrest came less than a month after he spent 11 days in an Aruban jail after he hit a judge during a Christmas Day fight at a beach in his native country. Ponson apologized for the fight and reached a settlement that involved community service and a charitable contribution.

Last week's arrest convinced the Orioles that they had enough of a case to void his contract. The 28-year-old Ponson, who is currently on the 15-day disabled list with thumb and calf injuries, still has one season left on a three-year deal that would earn him $10 million in 2006.

Can't say we didn't see this coming

[General]

Fat ****, he deserves it.



$5 bucks says he stays in the AL East or goes to Texas.

[love_that_reefer]

Send his ass to Canada. Sorry Jays fans.

[Kingdom]

He has plenty of free time to get drunk with Saber now.

[browntown653]

Yankees new #4 starter.

[lester88]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2148842



Can't say we didn't see this coming

is it true? he's gone?

[Kingdom]

Steve Phillips mentioned something about a lawsuit or something coming out of this. Then again, it's Steve Phillips.

[rockin500]

steve philips is right in a way. the union is going to fight this tooth n nail. The one problem being is that donald fehr has nothing compared to Peter Angelos on being a hardass negotiator. plus Angelos is a better lawyer than anything the players union can bring.

[Saber]

There will be a grievance, and the parties will likely settle, just like Denny Neagle.

A better question is why the Orioles gave him that contract anyway.