St. Petersburg, FL (My Sportsbook) - Tampa Bay Devil Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey was charged with driving under the influence following a hit-and-run accident Sunday night. Hickey, who had completed his first season as pitching coach for the club, was also charged with resisting arrest after rear-ending a car near Tropicana Field shortly after the club returned from Toronto following its season finale. Although team policy forbids serving alcohol on home-bound flights, team personnel is not prohibited from bringing their own alcohol on board. The 45-year-old was released after posting $900 bail on the various misdemeanor charges. In related news, the Devil Rays announced their 2008 coaching staff for manager Joe Maddon. Third-base coach Tom Foley, hitting coach Steve Henderson, first-base coach George Hendrick and bullpen coach Bobby Ramos are expected to return. The contract of bench coach Bill Evers will not be renewed, and Hickey's status is uncertain following Sunday's incident. |
