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Laird Arrested

By Blake VandeBunte • Jan 3rd, 2010 • Category: Gerald Laird

Gerald Laird and his little brother were arrested in Arizona for getting into a fight after a Phoenix Suns game.  This just doesn’t seem right, does it?  Laird seemed reasonably mild mannered during his first season with the Tigers, but I guess I don’t really know the guy.

This isn’t a Gilbert Arenas situation as there were no real threats and no guns.  However, Laird and his brother allegedly assaulted the security guards at a lounge in the arena and were then arrested.  Yikes.  Hopefully Gerald can get his stuff straightened out and apologizes.  Catchers are due to report to Lakeland in a month or so, so a clear head sure would be nice.

Laird was stellar behind the plate and handled Justin Verlander and Rick Porcello like a real pro.  In his first season in Detroit, Laird hit .225 with 4 HR in 135 games.

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4 Responses »

  1. Kenny on January 3rd, 2010 at 5:52 pm:

    I thought the Tigers had a bunch of “good character” guys.

  2. Blake VandeBunte on January 3rd, 2010 at 11:42 pm:

    yeah, this was a little surprising.

  3. Isaac on January 5th, 2010 at 5:20 pm:

    He was probably influenced by his little brother in the Yankees organization

  4. Blake VandeBunte on January 5th, 2010 at 9:50 pm:

    Seriously, is there a team that organization hasn’t poisoned in some way?

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