Jose Offerman is arrested on two counts of second-degree assault. Offerman, playing for the Long Island Ducks, is hit by a pitch from Matt Beech. He hits Beech and catcher John Nathans with his bat, breaking Beech’s finger and giving Nathans a serious concussion. He posts a $10,000 bond.

On August 14, 2007 — Jose Offerman is arrested on two counts of second-degree assault. Offerman, playing for the Long Island Ducks, is hit by a pitch from Matt Beech. He hits Beech and catcher John Nathans with his bat, breaking Beech’s finger and giving Nathans a serious concussion. He posts a $10,000 bond.

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