Peavy Off the Hook

Jake Peavy was arrested earlier this month. Now he's escaped that jam.

From "Peavy apologizes for airport conduct; charge dropped" (AP/ESPN.com):

MOBILE, Ala. -- Jake Peavy's disorderly conduct charge was dismissed after the San Diego Padres pitcher apologized for a confrontation with a security officer when he double parked to unload baseball gear at Mobile Regional Airport....

Peavy apologized personally to the officer during a meeting, his attorney, Stoney Chavers, said. Peavy apologized a second time during his court appearance.

Peavy went on to apologize to the judge, the bailiff, the court stenographer, Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei.