Chris Speier Arrested for DUI

[E.J.]

Chicago Cubs third base coach Chris Speier was arrested for drunken driving early Wednesday after being pulled over on his motorcycle on Chicago's Near North side, police said.

 

The incident occurred about 1:40 a.m. in the 1200 block of North Dearborn Street, according to police Officer Kelly Liakopoulos. Speier, 56, was northbound on a motorcycle when a police officer saw him run a stop sign and pulled him over.

 

Speier was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to stop at a stop sign, Liakopoulos said. He remained at the Near North District lockup this morning.

 

The Tribune

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Sweet. The one coach I liked is probably the first to go now.

[FergieJ31]

This ballclub would drive me to drink too.

 

Especially if I were the only coach that had a clue.

[UMFan83]

Haha, so hes over at Rush and Division drinking and riding his motorcycle. Good job buddy.

 

I guess it is better then Wendell Kim, who was often cited as doing his job under the influence.

[minnesotacubsfan]

This ballclub would drive me to drink too.

 

Especially if I were the only coach that had a clue.

 

exactly what I was thinking. actually, I was dinking last night as well....although not driving anywhere...

[Mizzou]

What an idiot.

[Tracer Bullet]

This ballclub would drive me to drink too.

 

Especially if I were the only coach that had a clue.

 

Exactly my thought. Can you imagine having to put up with Dusty, Clines, and Sarge all day. Speier probably feels like he's been taking crazy pills for a few years now.

 

That said - still doesn't excuse drunken driving.

[Mark Priors Calves]

get rid of him, he'll be a distraction for the pennant chase.

[MustangMike]

Chicago Cubs third base coach Chris Speier was arrested for drunken driving early Wednesday after being pulled over on his motorcycle on Chicago's Near North side, police said.

 

The incident occurred about 1:40 a.m. in the 1200 block of North Dearborn Street, according to police Officer Kelly Liakopoulos. Speier, 56, was northbound on a motorcycle when a police officer saw him run a stop sign and pulled him over.

 

Speier was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to stop at a stop sign, Liakopoulos said. He remained at the Near North District lockup this morning.

 

The Tribune

 

Super....on a bike non the less, balance is tricky when you're drunk

[cl smooth]

wonder what his blood/alcohol level was...

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Speier will become the scapegoat.

 

It was nice knowing ya, Chris.

 

I can understand the need to drink when your boss eats toothpicks, but you just can't drink and drive.

[BigbadB]

I've very upset with Chris Speier. To give Hendry an easy out such as this infuriates me.

[YearofDaCubs]

Perfect time to get rid of everybody.

[Abe Frohman]

Perhaps Neifi can take over as the full time 3rd base coach now?

[E.J.]

Perhaps Neifi can take over as the full time 3rd base coach now?

 

That depends on if he can take his hand away from his crotch long enough to wave the runner in.

[jjgman21]

byebye only in house option for interim manager. hello Dusty until the end of the year.

 

I really hate routing for more games like Sunday, but I guess that's what it's going to take, isn't it.

[macuser2]

What beverages/medication does Dusty take before he makes out a lineup card?

[imb]

I don't blame him

[Derwood]

drinking AND motorcycle. Way to start with 2 strikes against you

[Sammy Sofa]

What a moron.

[Dirt Dog Sparly]

Cop had to be White Sox fan.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/vance_the_cubs_fan/dmitriyoung.jpgSteakGrowsOnDmitri: fuzzy nuff for ya?

[dalgreen]

byebye only in house option for interim manager. hello Dusty until the end of the year.

 

I really hate routing for more games like Sunday, but I guess that's what it's going to take, isn't it.

 

What difference does an interim manager make? It's an interim manager.

[dalgreen]

Can anybody tell me how Hendry's and Baker's name get thrown into a thread on Speier being an idiot and drinking and driving? Better yet, how is it that some of you already have Speier fired?

 

Glad no one was crossing an intersection or driving through it since he ran a freaking stop sign.

[Balsa]

Can anybody tell me how Hendry's and Baker's name get thrown into a thread on Speier being an idiot and drinking and driving? Better yet, how is it that some of you already have Speier fired?

Because now Spier is gonna take the fall for the team.

 

Way to go Spier, you idiot. At least he's not setting a bad example for Furcaholic.