[USML Announce] Once a Nuke, Always A Nuke.....

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I can never figure out why a guy would rather be a f*&^-up than be rich and famous.  He should learn a lesson from Charlie Sheen--make your money and then f*&^ up your life.


Mark


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From: Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com>
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Sent: Thu, Mar 3, 2011 11:40 am
Subject: [USML Announce] Once a Nuke, Always A Nuke.....


Elijah Dukes held without bondEmail Print Comments131 Associated Press
TAMPA, Fla. -- Former major league outfielder Elijah Dukes was being
eld in a Florida jail on Thursday after his pregnant ex-girlfriend
ccused him of slapping her in the face during an argument,
uthorities said.

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lijah Dukes, who began his career with the Rays and later played for
he Nats, has had numerous problems on and off the field.
illsborough County Jail records show Dukes, 26, was arrested
ednesday on charges of aggravated battery on a pregnant woman and
riving with a revoked or suspended license. He also had been wanted
n a contempt of court warrant. He was being held without bond.
A sheriff's office report said Mountrail Mounshay Mack told deputies
he and Dukes had been staying in motels for days. She said the two
ere arguing Wednesday when Dukes slapped her several times in the
ace, according to the report.
Dukes then went to his mother's house, where he was arrested without
ncident, the report said.
Dukes began his career with the Tampa Bay Rays and was traded to the
ashington Nationals in 2008. He was released before the 2010 season,
ven though he was projected to be the starting right fielder.
ationals officials said it was a baseball decision.
Dukes signed last June with the independent Newark Bears of the Atlantic League.
Jail records did not indicate if Dukes had an attorney. Tampa attorney
rady Irvin Jr. said he no longer represents Dukes.
Dukes appeared in 280 games over three seasons for the Rays and
ationals, batting .242 with 31 homers and 123 RBIs.
Dukes has had numerous problems on and off the field.
During his time in Tampa Bay's organization, he was suspended both in
he majors and the minors for various confrontations with umpires,
oaches and teammates.
In 2007, Dukes was suspended after his estranged wife accused him of
hreatening her and their children. She sought court protection after
evealing she received a threatening message on her cell phone, as
ell as a text message containing a picture of a handgun. She also
aid Dukes threatened her at the middle school where she was a
eacher.
In November of last year, he was jailed on a contempt of court charge
hat authorities said was related to his failure to pay child support.
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