is G Money’s brother.

Houston Astros’ third baseman, Brandon Laird, is, according to wikipedia, the brother of former Tigers and current Braves catcher, Gerald G Money Laird.

Also, it appears that the brothers Laird have a bit of a scandalous side.

From G Money’s wikipedia page:

On December 30, 2009, Laird and brother Brandon were arrested during a basketball game between the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns for allegedly assaulting two security guards during a drunken brawl.Witnesses said the brothers had been cautioned by security guards when they arrived, because they were already intoxicated.Officers said Brandon Laird shouted derogatory remarks towards women, and then swung at one of the women.He was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.  Phoenix police said the brothers allegedly assaulted security guards, and Gerald was cited for assault.

G Money, a scrapper, who knew?

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