Yankees RHP Chamberlain apologizes for DUI arrest

Oct 20, 2008 - 1:02 AM LINCOLN, Nebraska (Ticker) -- One day after getting arrested for driving under the influence, New York Yankees righthander Joba Chamberlain apologized to all those invested in his career.

"I want to apologize to the New York Yankees and the fans for an error in judgment and for putting myself in a difficult situation," Chamberlain said in a statement released by his agent, Randy Hendricks.

"I intend to properly resolve this situation, and do not intend to be in such a situation again. My goal is to focus on pitching for the Yankees in the 2009 season."

The Nebraska State Patrol pulled Chamberlain's car over for speeding on U.S. 77, south of Lincoln, shortly after 1 a.m Saturday. The officer on the scene saw an open container of alcohol on the passenger seat of the BMW 75i and detected an odor of alcohol.

The Yankees' righthander was taken to Cornhusker Place Detox and was arrested on charges of DUI, open container and speeding.

The former Nebraska star was 4-3 with a 2.60 ERA in 42 appearances - 12 starts - for the Yankees in 2008.