Armchair Talking Head

…but this time Tony LaRussa didn’t signal it in.

Here’s the AP Story:

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have released utilityman Scott Spiezio, a move that came after police issued a six-count warrant for his arrest following a December car crash.

Spiezio did not play in Wednesday’s exhibition game against St. Louis University at Jupiter, Fla.

The warrant filed Tuesday alleges driving under influence, driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more, hit and run, aggravated assault, assault and battery. The maximum penalty is two years in state prison.

The Cardinals rightly released Spiez. This guy is a walking disaster, and needs some time away from baseball to straighten out his affinity for Grandpa’s Old Cough Medicine. I must say, I’m going to miss the red dyed soul patch come October.

Off to see the Tide take on the Woo Pigs…