Phillies catcher Sardinha arrested for DUI
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Phillies catcher Sardinha arrested for DUI
Matt Gelb, Inquirer Staff Writer
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies catcher Dane Sardinha was arrested by Clearwater Police for driving under the influence early Monday morning, a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office spokesman said.
Sardinha, 30, was booked on the misdemeanor charge at 1:51 a.m. Monday and released from jail at 8:06 a.m. after posting a $250 bond. He was in the clubhouse this morning at Bright House Field and participated fully in the day’s workout, which began around 9:30 a.m.
A Phillies spokesman would not comment but did say the team is aware of the situation.
The four-year major league veteran was signed as a non-roster invitee by the Phillies on Jan. 7. He is one of seven catchers in camp. Sardinha is a native of Hawaii and played 12 games for the Detroit Tigers last season. He also spent time with the Cincinnati Reds.
He looks pretty happy for a guy who is about to be booted from camp.— Timmy
Comment removed.- Darn it! I just finished getting his name and number on the back of my jersey! Just my luck. I guess the Phils will have to cancel Dane Sardinha Bobblehead night. There goes the NL East title.— AreaMan
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- booted from camp?? he's one of seven catchers that is there for one job and one job only, squat and catch for hours a day. Drink up, Dane baby! I'll be down in 3 weeks to catch up!!!— tommy8284
It's nice to be able to show up at a job where you can shower and have a change of clothes for these kinda tough nights before you clock in.........— Earl J- Now THAT'S a Flyin' Hawaiian! Great knowing you, Dane.— frankenslade
He's wasted.— road515
