http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1825927 Matt Bush, the top pick in the baseball draft two weeks ago, was suspended indefinitely by the San Diego Padres on Monday, a day after he was arrested at a bar in Peoria, Ariz. Bush, who is 18, was arrested at McDuffy's, located across the street from the Peoria Sports Complex, at 12:32 a.m. Sunday for investigation of trespass, disorderly conduct and assault, said a spokeswoman for the Peoria Police Department, who identified herself only as Sherril. She refused to release any other information. According to KNXV-TV in Phoenix, Bush and his 23-year-old brother went to McDuffy's late Saturday night and Matt Bush was denied entrance. Police told KNXV that Bush then went over the railing to get into the bar. A bar patron reported Bush to the bouncer, but Bush resisted being ejected -- even biting the bouncer -- police told the TV station. Off-duty Peoria officers working at the bar told KNXV that Bush was uncooperative. Bush, who was assigned to the Padres' rookie-level affiliate in Peoria, won't be able to play during the suspension, general manager Kevin Towers said. Towers said the Padres were disappointed. "The one thing that we try to do here, and it's very important not only at the amateur level but at the major league level, is the type of individual we bring into this organization is very important," Towers said Monday night. "We want people to be real positive role models for kids and set good examples and represent not only the San Diego Padres but professional baseball and San Diego in a very professional manner, and this is not a real good early indicator of something like that." Bush, who starred as a shortstop at San Diego's Mission Bay High, was taken with the first pick in the draft on June 7. He agreed to a $3.15 million signing bonus. Towers, who spoke glowingly of Bush on draft day, was asked whether the arrest changed his opinion of the player. "It certainly hasn't helped," Towers said. "He has yet to even play a game yet. These aren't some of the things that you like to see happen to a young man who's about ready to start his career. And it's not just for the kid. He's got teammates and people who are probably looking up to somebody like him to set an example. It's going to be very difficult." Towers said team owner John Moores, president Dick Freeman and scouting director Bill Gayton would be involved in deciding how Bush will be disciplined. Glad to see the Padres taking a stand. If this happened in some other pro organizations they would have turned a blind eye.
I agree but you know that the Padres are going to get **** for not taking one of those 2 college players that are represented by Boras. People (mainly from ESPN) are going to say, "See, Padres should have taken Joe Blow instead of Bush." So, let the second guessing begin. BTW - Castor - can you email me through the BBS? Need to talk to you about something (OOTP).
Publicly, it may look like the Padres are being tough, but I'll bet it ends up being no more than a slap on the wrist.
