The New York Yankees Vice President in charge of minor leagues, Mark Newman, was charged with DUI in Tampa, Florida, late Monday night. 

Newman, 60, was arrested just before 11PM on Dale Mabry Highway in the Tampa area. He has been a member of the Yankee organization for 22 seasons. Newman was released on $500 bond.

The Yankee organization issued a statement saying:

"The New York Yankees do not condone this kind of behavior. We take this situation seriously and we are looking into the matter. We will have no further comment at this time."

Newman has made no personal comment, and no press organizations have been able to receive a response for phone calls. While the situation is undoubtedly embarrassing for Newman and the organization, the DUI is a misdemeanor charge, and the league will not likely take any action against the organization or Newman personally.