Braves sign Spiezio to minors contract
Utility player facing DUI, assault charges in California


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 03/31/08

The Braves have signed Scott Spiezio to a minor-league contract, the team announced Monday.

The infielder/outfielder was released by St. Louis on Feb. 27 after being charged in a six-count complaint involving drunken driving and assault in a December car crash. The Orange County (Calif.) district attorney charged Spiezio with misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence, driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more, hit and run, aggravated assault, assault and battery.

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"After talking to Scott this past weekend and meeting with him this afternoon, we feel he is sincere in his contrition and we are willing to give him a second chance," Braves general manager Frank Wren said in a statement.

Spiezio will work out with Class A Rome Tuesday and then report to Class AAA Richmond on Wednesday.

"I am very embarrassed and sorry for what happened in the off-season," Spiezio said in a statement. "I have taken steps, including treatment, to ensure it will not happen again. I have taken full responsibility and I am making restitution to the people I have hurt. I am very appreciative of the second chance I've been given. The Braves have made no promises to me, except to give me the opportunity to prove that I have made amends and that I can still perform at this level."

Spiezio, 35, has a .255 career batting average with four teams.

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