A CONTROVERSIAL PLAYER

A chronology of some of Darryl Strawberry’s controversial incidents with the New York Mets:

Oct. 25, 1986--Taken out of the ninth inning of World Series Game 6 when Manager Davey Johnson makes a double switch and criticizes Johnson.

Jan. 29, 1987--His wife, Lisa, files a petition for legal separation in Los Angeles Superior County Court. She accuses him of breaking her nose after a game in October, 1986.

March 14, 1987--Charges Boston pitcher Al Nipper, triggering a bench-clearing brawl in spring training. Strawberry, who homered off Nipper in Game 7 of the 1986 World Series, was hit in the back by Nipper in the exhibition game.

March 22, 1987--Fined $500 for missing a workout, then fined another $1,000 for leaving camp for 1 1/2 hours in protest of the first fine.

July 3, 1987--Threatens teammates Wally Backman and Lee Mazzilli, who had criticized him for missing two games against St. Louis earlier in the week. Of Backman, Strawberry said he wanted to “bust that little redneck.”

January, 1988--In an interview in Esquire magazine, criticizes Davey Johnson and several teammates, blaming them for the team’s failure in 1987.

March 2, 1989--Walks out of camp in a contract dispute after taking a swing at Hernandez during the team photo session. He threatens to sit out the 1990 season.

April 7, 1989--Is named in a lawsuit in Clayton, Mo., charging that he fathered a son with Lisa Clayton.

May 18, 1989--His wife files divorce petition in Los Angeles.

Jan. 26, 1990--Strawberry is arrested for allegedly threatening his wife with a handgun, but the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office decides no charges will be filed due to insufficient evidence.

Feb. 3, 1990--Strawberry enters Smithers Center for alcohol rehabilitation.