PHILLIPS BUSTED; TEAM TO REVIEW FACTS.Byline: Lee Barnathan Daily News Staff Writer Tony Phillips
Police said during the course of an undercover investigation by narcotics narcotics n. 1) techinically, drugs which dull the senses. 2) a popular generic term for drugs which cannot be legally possessed, sold, or transported except for medicinal uses for which a physician or dentist's prescription is required. officers, they learned Phillips, 38, was possibly involved in the purchase of cocaine for personal use. Early Sunday morning, Phillips allegedly went to an Anaheim-area motel shortly after midnight and negotiated a purchase of a small quality of free-based cocaine, police said. Police investigators moved into the room and allegedly found Phillips in possession of the cocaine along with the paraphernalia to ingest in·gest tr.v. in·gest·ed, in·gest·ing, in·gests 1. To take into the body by the mouth for digestion or absorption. See Synonyms at eat. 2. it. Phillips was taken to the Anaheim Police Temporary Detention Facility and posted bail later Sunday morning. He was originally scheduled to start in left field for the Angels in their game Sunday night Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, was an NBC late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. against Baltimore. Phillips was at the stadium before the game but never spoke with the media. Angels general manager Bill Bavasi William J. Bavasi (born December 27, 1957, Pasadena, California) is the current general manager and vice president of baseball operations for the Seattle Mariners. The son of longtime Major League Baseball executive Buzzie Bavasi and the brother of Peter Bavasi, also a former MLB gave Phillips permission to return to his Scottsdale, Ariz., home ``to be with his family to make sure the situation is taken care of from that end.'' The Angels are off Monday, and Bavasi said he expected Phillips to start Tuesday against Chicago. He emphasized that Phillips remains on the team's active roster and that the baseball commissioner's office had been notified. In a statement, the team said: ``While the Anaheim Angels Baseball Club and Anaheim Sports, Inc., do not condone the use of illegal substances for any member of its ball club or organization, we will reserve judgment until all the facts are compiled and reviewed.'' Phillips, acquired May 18 along with catcher Chad Kreuter Chadden Michael Kreuter (born August 26 1964 in Greenbrae, California) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball and the current head coach of the USC Trojans baseball team. from the White Sox for Chuck McElroy Charles Dwayne McElroy Sr. (born October 1, 1967 in Port Arthur, Texas), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1989-2001. Teams
Phillips was 0 for 3 with a run, a walk and a strikeout against the Orioles on Saturday night. Phillips often returns on off days to visit his wife Debi and 12-year-old daughter Selina in Scottsdale. Originally acquired by the Angels on April 12, 1995 from Detroit, Phillips was allowed to sign with the Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the White Sox have played in U.S. as a free agent - despite a career-best 27 homers and 119 runs. Phillips was disappointed the Angels did not pursue him, but signed a two-year, $3.6 million deal with Chicago on Jan. 20, 1996. Phillips is earning $1.8 million this season. The switch-hitter will be a free agent after the season. Phillips, who plays a variety of positions and is known for his fiery clubhouse presence, did not sign a big-money contract until 1990 at age 30. The Montreal Expos The Montreal Expos (French: Les Expos de Montréal) were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from 1969 until 2004. After the 2004 season, the franchise relocated to Washington, D.C. and became the Washington Nationals. selected him in the secondary phase of the 1978 draft. Since 1990, only Phillips and San Francisco's Barry Bonds have averaged more than 100 walks and 100 runs per season. Of the Angels' seven ejections this season, Phillips has two. He had trouble with the White Sox last season and became involved in a number of altercations. He announced his retirement in spring training 1996, only to return to the White Sox 48 hours later. On April 21 while with Chicago, Phillips was ejected by home plate umpire John Shulock just three pitches into a game against the Yankees. Shulock ejected him after he warned him not to leave the batter's box. Following the ejection, Phillips charged Shulock but was restrained by three members of the White Sox. AL president Gene Budig suspended Phillips for two games. Thirteen days later, he was traded. Phillips later suggested that Budig, who is white, was racist. In 1995, Budig suspended him for three games for fighting with the Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium. catcher Mike McFarlane. McFarlane, who is white, was not suspended. Anaheim police said they will forward the case to the Orange County District Attorney's office for review of possible charges. |
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