Mets relief pitcher Ambiorix Burgos arrested for beating up girlfriend

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http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2008/09/09/2008-09-09_mets_relief_pitcher_ambiorix_burgos_arre.html

Mets reliever Ambiorix Burgos has been charged with pummeling his girlfriend at a hotel near Shea Stadium, authorities said.

The 6'3", 244-pound pitcher was arrested around 11 p.m. Monday after allegedly slamming his girlfriend up against the wall at the Holiday Inn on 114th St. and 37th Ave. He repeatedly punched her on the back, bit her and slapped her, prosecutors said.

The woman - whose name was not immediately released - called 911, but declined medical treatment, authorities said.

Burgos is expected to be arraigned Tuesday in Queens Criminal Court on assault and harassment charges. It was the first arrest for Burgos, 24, who landed on the disabled list in August of last year when he needed surgery on his right elbow and hasn't pitched in the majors since.

Burgos was traded from the Royals two years ago for pitcher Brian Bannister. He had been pitching in the minors and was expected to rejoin the Mets bullpen this month. The hurler makes $415,000 a year.

Sources said Burgos and his victim lived together intermittently, but had no children.

[Thai Jet]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2008/09/09/2008-09-09_mets_relief_pitcher_ambiorix_burgos_arre.html

Mets reliever Ambiorix Burgos has been charged with pummeling his girlfriend at a hotel near Shea Stadium, authorities said.

The 6'3", 244-pound pitcher was arrested around 11 p.m. Monday after allegedly slamming his girlfriend up against the wall at the Holiday Inn on 114th St. and 37th Ave. He repeatedly punched her on the back, bit her and slapped her, prosecutors said.

The woman - whose name was not immediately released - called 911, but declined medical treatment, authorities said.

Burgos is expected to be arraigned Tuesday in Queens Criminal Court on assault and harassment charges. It was the first arrest for Burgos, 24, who landed on the disabled list in August of last year when he needed surgery on his right elbow and hasn't pitched in the majors since.

Burgos was traded from the Royals two years ago for pitcher Brian Bannister. He had been pitching in the minors and was expected to rejoin the Mets bullpen this month. The hurler makes $415,000 a year.

Sources said Burgos and his victim lived together intermittently, but had no children.

Yup that was one great trade. Omar---->

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Yup that was one great trade. Omar---->

sounds like his arm is feeling better.

[anskyruben]

Benitez did the same and he stayed on the team. As long as he can dance ,wear yellow suits and pointy shoes ..... Minaya will keep him.