SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- The Cleveland Indians pitcher known as Fausto Carmona issued a tearful apology Friday as he was released following his arrest for allegedly using a false identity to play baseball in the U. Mike Daniels Packers Jersey .S. "I ask for the forgiveness of my fans, the government of the United States and the Cleveland Indians for this situation," he said upon leaving the court, where a judge released him on bail of about US$13,000. Police arrested him Thursday outside the U.S. consulate in his native Dominican Republic when he arrived to get his visa renewed. Spokesman Maximo Baez Aybar said the athletes real name is Roberto Hernandez Heredia and hes 31, three years older than he had claimed. He was the second Dominican player arrested in recent months for using a false identity. Marlins reliever Leo Nunez was arrested last month for using a false identity, three months after the team placed him on the restricted list when it became known he was playing under an assumed name. Nunez, whose actual name is Juan Oviedo, was quickly released and officials said he would not be prosecuted because he was co-operating with a larger investigation into the use of false documents. Lawyers for Hernandez said the Indians pitcher would speak in more detail later at a news conference. Judge Keyla Perez ordered him not to leave the country and required him to check in with prosecutors while the case is under further investigation. His lawyer, Joaquin Perez, said they did not know if other players were also under investigation in the case. Carmona is due to make $7 million this year, and the Indians hold options for 2013 at $9 million and 2014 at $12 million. "We were recently made aware of the situation that occurred today in the Dominican Republic and are currently in the process of gathering information," general manager Chris Antonetti said after the arrest. Carmonas career in Cleveland has been one of extremes. After going 1-10 in 2006, the right-hander with a wicked slider won 19 games in 2007, shocking the Indians, who had briefly experimented with him as a closer. Carmona followed up with a disappointing 2008 season, and in 2009 the club sent him to the minors to work on his mechanics. Carmona rebounded to win 13 games in 2010 in manager Manny Actas first season. Although he went just 7-15 last season, Carmona stayed healthy, didnt miss a start and was expected to be part of the starting rotation this season. Clay Matthews Elite Jersey . - The Colorado Rapids say theyve received a first-round 2015 MLS SuperDraft pick, allocation money and a contract buyout from FC Dallas as compensation for coach Oscar Parejas leaving to take the same job with his former club. Clay Matthews Green Jersey . -- Amid stories about Jeremy Lin and the upcoming all-star game, the Detroit Pistons have quietly become one of the hottest teams in the NBA.GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Phoenix Coyotes will go by a different name next season. Anthony LeBlanc, the clubs co-owner, president and CEO, announced Wednesday the franchise will change its name to the Arizona Coyotes next year. "We are very excited to announce our franchise name will change to Arizona Coyotes for the start of the 2014-15 NHL season," he said in a statement. "Becoming the Arizona Coyotes makes sense for us since we play our games in Glendale and the city is such a great partner of ours. "We also want to be recognized as not just the hockey team for Glendale or Phoenix, but the team for the eentire state of Arizona and the Southwest. Davante Adams Blue Jersey. We hope the name Arizona will encourage more fans from all over the state, not just the valley, to embrace and support our team." The franchise has been known as the Phoenix Coyotes since relocating from Winnipeg in 1996. The Coyotes played their home games in downtown Phoenix from 1996 until 2003 when they moved to their current home, Jobing.com Arena, in Glendale. As part of the name change, the Coyotes will feature a new shoulder patch for their home and road jerseys in 2014-15. It will be unveiled for the teams first exhibition game next season. ' ' '
