n_touch said:
Just out of curiosity why is everyone saying he's a jerk? He lashed out and for what reason we don't know. Hasn't the on reporter in question been after everyone since the Osuna trade? What if the question was along the lines of "Osuna is a wife beater and almost cost you todays game and chance at the World Series? Are you still glad he's here?" Im not saying what he did was right, but what led up to it? Did he have an issue already with other women?
There was no "question." That was the part he made up. The reporters were watching the post-game locker room celebration, he saw the reporter and just said what he said, six times.
It was boorish behavior, fueled by adrenaline and maybe alcohol. Then he lied to his employer about it, which resulted in the Astros putting out a statement they were subsequently forced to recant.
I suppose there is an argument that the reporter overreacted, but if he comes clean up front maybe he still has a job.