The Houston Astros just fired their assistant GM Brandon Taubman!
An investigation into the issue if Houston Astros assistant GM Brandon Taubman did or did not direct inappropriate comments toward female reporters during a locker room celebration has been confirmed. Read on…
The Astros just announced that they have terminated assistant GM Brandon Taubman’s employment. Here’s the full statement: pic.twitter.com/4TslyAeOW1
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) October 24, 2019
CelebNSports247.com reports that an investigation revealed Houston Astros assistant GM Brandon Taubman did, in fact, direct inappropriate comments toward female reporters
As previously reported, several journalists claimed Taubman screamed, “I’m so f-cking glad we got Osuna!’” at a group of women which was interpreted as a verbal taunt.
If you recall, the Astros traded for Roberto Osuna after he was accused of domestic violence while he was a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.
You might also remember that Houston had received backlash for acquiring the all-star closer. However, Osuna did help the ‘Stros earn a trip to the World Series last week but Taubman’s comments were interpreted as a middle finger to his critics.
Now, assistant GM Brandon Taubman is quickly learning you can speak around women anymore despite the fact that they want to be treated equal like a man, but can’t handle a man type remark. No intstead the “said” women were offened. SMH
The Astros said in a statement.
Our initial investigation led us to believe that Brandon Taubman’s inappropriate comments were not directed toward any reporter. 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. His conduct does not reflect the values of our organization and we believe this is the most appropriate course of action.
It’s unclear if further punishment will be levied against the team for the locker room outburst.
