Fired for absolutely nothing....
Days after a scathing report that Astros assistant general manager Brandon Taubman made inappropriate comments toward female reporters, the team announced it has fired him.
While the Astros celebrated in the clubhouse at Minute Made Park following their ALCS win over the Yankees, Taubman, according to a Sports Illustrated report, shouted, “Thank God we got Osuna! I’m so [expletive] glad we got Osuna!” in the direction of multiple reporters, including one who had been critical of the team acquiring closer Roberto Osuna, who had been been accused of domestic violence.
Initially, the Astros disputed the report by Sports Illustrated’s Stephanie Apstein, despite several witnesses corroborating the story.
On Thursday, after a few days of MLB investigation, the team severed ties with Taubman.
“Our initial investigation led us to believe that Brandon Taubman’s inappropriate comments were not directed toward any reporter,” the team said Thursday in a statement. “We were wrong. We sincerely apologize to Stephanie Apstein, Sports Illustrated and to all individuals who witnessed this incident or were offended by the inappropriate conduct. The Astros in no way intended to minimize the issues related to domestic violence.
“Our initial belief was based on witness statements about the incident. Subsequent interviews have revealed that Taubman’s inappropriate comments were, in fact, directed toward one or more reporters. Accordingly, we have terminated Brandon Taubman’s employment with the Houston Astros.”
Days after a scathing report that Astros assistant general manager Brandon Taubman made inappropriate comments toward female reporters, the team announced it has fired him.
While the Astros celebrated in the clubhouse at Minute Made Park following their ALCS win over the Yankees, Taubman, according to a Sports Illustrated report, shouted, “Thank God we got Osuna! I’m so [expletive] glad we got Osuna!” in the direction of multiple reporters, including one who had been critical of the team acquiring closer Roberto Osuna, who had been been accused of domestic violence.
Initially, the Astros disputed the report by Sports Illustrated’s Stephanie Apstein, despite several witnesses corroborating the story.
On Thursday, after a few days of MLB investigation, the team severed ties with Taubman.
“Our initial investigation led us to believe that Brandon Taubman’s inappropriate comments were not directed toward any reporter,” the team said Thursday in a statement. “We were wrong. We sincerely apologize to Stephanie Apstein, Sports Illustrated and to all individuals who witnessed this incident or were offended by the inappropriate conduct. The Astros in no way intended to minimize the issues related to domestic violence.
“Our initial belief was based on witness statements about the incident. Subsequent interviews have revealed that Taubman’s inappropriate comments were, in fact, directed toward one or more reporters. Accordingly, we have terminated Brandon Taubman’s employment with the Houston Astros.”