Posted on 12/01/2017 9:01:43 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Gregg Zaun, the former Orioles catcher, has been fired from his job as Toronto Blue Jays analyst for Rogers Sportsnet for “inappropriate” comments and behavior toward female co-workers at the company.
The 46-year-old, who is the nephew of former Orioles great Rick Dempsey, started his career with the Orioles and played for 16 years. He also caught for the Marlins, Rangers, Royals, Astros, Rockies, Blue Jays, Rays and Brewers. He won a World Series ring with the Marlins in 1997.
Zaun, who became a Blue Jays analyst in 2011, did not have physical or sexual contact with any of the women, according to a report on Sportsnet’s website. But Sportsnet received complaints from multiple female employees about his behavior and comments. Here’s the statement from Rick Brace, president of Rogers Media, parent company of Sportsnet:
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“This week, we received complaints from multiple female employees at Sportsnet regarding inappropriate behaviour and comments by Gregg Zaun in the workplace. After investigating the matter, we decided to terminate his contract, effective immediately.
This type of behaviour completely contradicts our standards and our core values. We must all be held to the same standard – regardless of our position, our contributions or our status.
We believe in a professional workplace where all employees feel comfortable and respected. We believe in a culture where our employees share their feedback openly and honestly.
We are grateful to the employees who spoke with us and we will take every measure to protect their privacy.”
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Over his playing career, which began in 1995 with the Orioles, Zaun hit .252 with 88 home runs and 446 RBI in 1,232 games. He returned to the Orioles briefly in 2009 and retired after playing 28 games in 2010 with the Brewers.
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People saying & doing stupid things in the workplace. Pretty much all of us could be fired for that. I'm glad I don't work in a corporate environment anymore.
I really don’t see as much of that as I used to. I remember when Enos Cabell played for the Astros back in the 80’s. We’d call him Enos “Tug” Cabell because of his many on-field “adjustments”. What I do see a lot today is incessant spitting. I don’t know why baseball players are always spitting.
LMAO. Before I even checked out that link I knew exactly what I was going to find. That was an epic, surreal moment in baseball history.
When Mike Hargrove played for the Cleveland Indians he was nicknamed “The Human Rain Delay” because he was always stepping out of the batter’s box and fidgeting with something or other between every pitch.
I don't know how Altuve can possibly have any nails to keep chewing. He must be past the quick by now. He is easily the most popular member of the team. One thing you don't hear on TV is the way the announcer says "Joseeeee Altuuuuuuuuuveeee!" when he comes up to bat. The crowd loves it.
The worst crotch grabber was Dave Stieb, another Blue Jay.
But the NFL hass paid them to do more of it.
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