Ambiorix Burgos

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13 innings pitched. He had 18 saves, but also blew 12 saves and lost the closer's job midway through the season.

On December 5, 2006, Burgos was traded by the Royals to the New York Mets for starting pitcher Brian Bannister.

In 2007, Burgos began the season on the Mets 25-man roster, but was sent to Triple-A soon thereafter. According to an Associated Press report on August 28, 2007, general manager Omar Minaya indicated that Burgos underwent Tommy John surgery and would be out for a prolonged period. On August 6, 2008, Burgos pitched to nine batters in his first minor league rehab game.

On December 12, 2008, the New York Mets did not offer Burgos a new contract and he became a free agent.[ citation needed ]

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On September 9, 2008, Burgos was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend. Prosecutors say he repeatedly punched her on the back, bit her and slapped her. [1] On March 12, 2009, a jury convicted Burgos for the assault. Sentencing was scheduled for April 3. [2]

On October 1, 2008, Burgos was indicted on charges of hit and run in his native Dominican Republic. Sources say that Burgos struck two women in his SUV and drove off. The women later died of their injuries. [3] Burgos turned himself in to authorities on October 7. [4]

On August 27, 2010, Burgos was accused of kidnapping and poisoning his ex-wife. [5] Police in the Dominican Republic charged Burgos with kidnapping and attempted murder. [5]

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References

  1. Bode, Nicole (September 9, 2008). "Mets relief pitcher Ambiorix Burgos arrested for beating up girlfriend". Daily News. New York.
  2. "Ex-Mets pitcher convicted of assaulting girlfriend". Yahoo! News. March 12, 2009.
  3. "Mets' Burgos drove SUV that slammed into women who later died, police say". ESPN. October 2008. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  4. "Dominican authorities interview Burgos after accident". ESPN. October 7, 2008. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  5. 1 2 "Ambiorix Burgos Charged With Attempted Murder & Kidnapping". The Huffington Post. Associated Press. August 28, 2010. Archived from the original on September 1, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
Ambiorix Burgos
Ambiorix Burgos.jpg
Pitcher
Born: (1984-04-19) April 19, 1984 (age 40)
Nagua, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 23, 2005, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
May 23, 2007, for the New York Mets