Joba's Blood Alcohol Level Nearly Twice Legal Limit

Word out of Lincoln, Nebraska today is that Joba Chamberlain's blood alcohol level was 0.134 at the time of his arrest early Saturday morning, nearly double the state's legal limit of 0.08. A court date of December 17 has been set for the right-hander, who apologized over the weekend.

"I want to apologize to the New York Yankees and the fans for an error in judgment and for putting myself in a difficult situation," said Chamberlain in a statement released by his agent, Randy Hendricks. "I intend to properly resolve this situation, and do not intend to be in such a situation again. My goal is to focus on pitching for the Yankees in the 2009 season."

Perhaps Joba should be concentrating on driving drunk or having an open container in his car. You would think after seeing the Jim Leyritz tragedy unfold earlier this year, some brains would be used.

Hank Steinbrenner, for one, is behind is star pitcher.

“He knows he made a mistake, and he’s come out and said that,” Steinbrenner said Monday in New York. “We’ve always said we’re an extended family, the Yankee family, and will support him 100 percent.”

Wonder if Hank would feel the same way if it were Melky Cabrera or Cody Ransom.

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Joba Busted for DUI

Word came down late last night that Joba Chamberlain was busted on suspicion of driving under the influence, as well as having an open container in his car, early Saturday morning in his native Nebraska. According to the Omaha World-Herald, Chamberlain was driving south on US highway 77 in Lincoln, Nebraska around 1 a.m. when he was pulled over in 2006 BMW 750i.

A Nebraska state trooper smelled alcohol and then saw the open container in the car. Police spokesperson Deb Collins said formal charges would be filed on Monday.

Note - Throwing 98 mph doesn't make you smart.

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Breaking News: Leyritz Arrested for DUI, Vehicular Homicide

Former Yankee Jim Leyritz has never been afraid to speak his mind, but it will be interesting what he has to say after his arrest earlier today on charges of DUI and Vehicular Homicide. Leyritz is being held on $11,000 bond after his SUV collided with another vehicle at an intersection in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The vehicle rolled over and the female driver was ejected. She later died at an area hospital. Leyritz was booked on suspicion of DUI after he refused to take a Breathalyzer test.

Leyritz has been making a name for himself as a baseball analyst for mlb.com and has announced minor league games for the YES network.

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UPDATE: 3:05 EST: A conviction of vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol is a second degree felony in Florida. Leyritz would face a fine of up to $10,000 and up to 15 years in prison. He also would lose his driver's license permanently, though he could apply for reinstatement after five years. Leyritz was apparently out celebrating his 44th birthday on Thursday.

UPDATE: 6:00 EST: Some more details of the crash have surfaced. Leyritz was driving a Ford Expedition when he ran a red light, smashing into the Mitsubishi Montero, driven by Fredia Ann Veitch. The 3o-year old victim leaves behind 2 children.

"Officers on scene observed Leyritz to have red, watery eyes, a flushed face and an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person," Fort Lauderdale police detective Kathy Collins said.

When Leyritz refused the Breathalyzer, police took blood samples and are awaiting the results.

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