Re: MLB Off-Topic
Regarding Chapman's domestic violence issue...
MLB announced a new policy in August of this year.
It appears from this that all decisions are handled thru the commissioner's office and not the team? Will Manfred suspend Chapman - I honestly don't know. They haven't said/done anything with Jose Reyes who was arrested last month.
It will indubitably hinder anything the Reds want to do with Chapman. It's an enigma - will he be suspended at all? If so, how long - 25 games, 50 games, 100 games?
That last point I'm kindly surprised that the players' association didn't bind a number of games or even some sort of "protocal" to any cases that pop up. It just seems like it's all according to the league office and eventually an arbitrator once the player (in most cases) appeals.
Regarding Chapman's domestic violence issue...
MLB announced a new policy in August of this year.
Treatment and Intervention:
A joint policy board, consisting of three experts in the field and two representatives each from the MLBPA and the Commissioner's Office has been established. The board is responsible for developing a treatment plan.
Players may be required to submit to psychological evaluations, attend counseling sessions, comply with court orders (including child support orders), relocate from a home shared with his partner, limit his interactions with his partner, relinquish all weapons, and other reasonable directives designed to promote the safety of the player's partner, children, or victims.
Players who fail to comply are subject to discipline from the Commissioner. All information is to be kept confidential.
Investigations:
The Commissisoner's Office will invesigate all allegations of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse involving members of the baseball community. The Commissioner may place an accused player on paid administrative leave for up to seven days while allegations are investigated. Players may challenge any decision before the arbitration panel.
Discipline:
The Commissioner will decide on appropriate discipline, with no minimum or maximum penalty under the policy. Players may challenge such decisions to the arbitration panel.
Training, Education and Resources:
All players will be provided education about domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in both English and Spanish at regular intervals. Resources to players' families -- including referral information, websites, hotline numbers and outreach facilities -- will be made available, along with a confidential 24-hour helpline.
An annual program of community outreach will be developed. It may include public service announcements featuring players, domestic violence awareness days at ballparks and other activities designed to spread awareness on the issues.
A joint policy board, consisting of three experts in the field and two representatives each from the MLBPA and the Commissioner's Office has been established. The board is responsible for developing a treatment plan.
Players may be required to submit to psychological evaluations, attend counseling sessions, comply with court orders (including child support orders), relocate from a home shared with his partner, limit his interactions with his partner, relinquish all weapons, and other reasonable directives designed to promote the safety of the player's partner, children, or victims.
Players who fail to comply are subject to discipline from the Commissioner. All information is to be kept confidential.
Investigations:
The Commissisoner's Office will invesigate all allegations of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse involving members of the baseball community. The Commissioner may place an accused player on paid administrative leave for up to seven days while allegations are investigated. Players may challenge any decision before the arbitration panel.
Discipline:
The Commissioner will decide on appropriate discipline, with no minimum or maximum penalty under the policy. Players may challenge such decisions to the arbitration panel.
Training, Education and Resources:
All players will be provided education about domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in both English and Spanish at regular intervals. Resources to players' families -- including referral information, websites, hotline numbers and outreach facilities -- will be made available, along with a confidential 24-hour helpline.
An annual program of community outreach will be developed. It may include public service announcements featuring players, domestic violence awareness days at ballparks and other activities designed to spread awareness on the issues.
It will indubitably hinder anything the Reds want to do with Chapman. It's an enigma - will he be suspended at all? If so, how long - 25 games, 50 games, 100 games?
That last point I'm kindly surprised that the players' association didn't bind a number of games or even some sort of "protocal" to any cases that pop up. It just seems like it's all according to the league office and eventually an arbitrator once the player (in most cases) appeals.
Good for MLB and the Phillies, specifically.
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