International League suspends Delmon Young 50 games
May 9, 2006 - International League (IL1) News Release
Dublin, Ohio - International League president Randy Mobley has today announced that his review of the widely publicized April 26 incident involving Delmon Young has concluded. The indefinite suspension issued immediately following the incident has been lifted and replaced with a defined action.
The action taken by the International League is as follows:
- 50 game suspension retroactive to April 27 which will allow Mr. Young to again participate on Monday, June 19
- Suspension will be without pay
- Mr. Young has agreed to perform a minimum of 50 hours of community service while under suspension which will be divided between the Durham Bulls Youth Athletic League1 and the Miracle League of Gulf Beaches2
In making the announcement Mr. Mobley stated, "The goal in reviewing this very serious matter was to arrive at a fair and just action against Mr. Young. With the 50 game suspension, longer than any other uncovered in the League's 123-year history, and the significant fine as a result of the loss of salary, I believe this has been accomplished."
Mr. Mobley went on to say that, "Since immediately following the incident, Delmon was in agreement that community service would be part of the final action taken by the League. I believe there will be mutual benefit in Delmon's involvement with the Durham Bulls Youth Athletic League and the Miracle League of Gulf Beaches. My hope is that this unfortunate incident can have a positive and life changing impact on Delmon's personal and professional life."
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