Delmon Young Suspended 7 Games

Tigers outfielder Delmon Young has been suspended by Major League Baseball for seven days without pay, retroactive to April 27. Young can be reinstated from the restricted list before the Tigers' game on May 4.

Young was arrested Friday morning on charges of misdemeanor aggravated harassment in New York. He has also been accused of yelling anti-Semitic epithets. There are also reports that Young was "highly intoxicated."

"Those associated with our game should meet the responsibilities and standards that stem from our game's stature as a social institution," commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. "An incident like this cannot and will not be tolerated. I understand that Mr. Young is regretful, and it is my expectation that he will learn from this unfortunate episode (Sportsline).”

I have to admit I thought he would get more then this. You can't go around just yelling anti-Semitic rants. It will be interesting to see how he and the Tigers handle this after his return. My guess is that the media will be all over him about his views on any Jewish issues that arise. Hopefully he is smart enough to just say no comment and hope this whole thing blows over.

Delmon Young has all the talent in the world, but still really hasn't done that much with it. He is still just 26, but now that I know he is not just an underachiever, but an anti-Semitic douchebag, I just can't standup for him anymore.

Saying that....

There has been one rumor that is very interesting...

"Ken Davidoff of the New York Post suggests the Tigers could release Delmon Young to make a statement about the conduct they expect from their players without hurting their team in the standings."

I really don't believe it, but IF it was to be true would the Red Sox not make a lot of sense. Sure maybe not the greatest PR move, but with Crawford out for at least 3 months and Ellsubury down till June or so, wouldn't Young make a lot of sense? His bat could be very dangerous at Fenway. Once again, I really don't see the Tigers cutting up, but I guess it's something to keep an eye on.