Posted on 05/07/2009 8:52:53 AM PDT by kellynla
Manny Ramirez has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and will be suspended 50 games starting today, The Times has learned.
The test result and suspension is expected to be announced later today. The Dodgers informed triple-A outfielder Xavier Paul this morning that he was being promoted to Los Angeles.
Ramirez is expected to attribute the test results to medication received from a doctor for a personal medical issue, according to a source familiar with matter but not authorized to speak publicly.
With the suspension taking effect with tonight's game at Dodger Stadium, Ramirez will not be eligible to return to the team until July 3.
Ramirez would become the biggest star suspended under an oft-criticized major league testing program that started in 2003. He had been a model citizen since arriving in Los Angeles last August, following a stormy tenure with the Boston Red Sox.
This is the second drug scandal to rock baseball within four months. In a year in which baseball officials hoped their greatest concern would be the slumping economy, the two highest-paid players in the game have been revealed to have failed a drug test.
Alex Rodriguez, the game's highest-paid player, acknowledged during a February news conference that he used steroids from 2001 to 2003. The admission followed a Sports Illustrated report that he failed a drug test in 2003, when players were not subject to suspension.
Ramirez did not appear in the clubhouse after the Dodgers' 10-3 victory over the Washington Nationals Wednesday night. After the game, Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti and Manager Joe Torre said they were unaware of any failed test or pending suspension.
As unconfirmed reports circulated around Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night, Scott Boras, the agent for Ramirez, declined to comment.
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“Now we know why the L.A. Druggers were doing so well?”
You don’t know much about baseball do you....LMAO
In ‘06 I visited Pittsburgh and saw a game at PNC Park for first and so far only time (though may catch a game there
vs. Cubs in July). They were urging their fans to write in Bay for the All Star game.
My brothers and I went to a Saturday game they had against the Marlins a couple of weeks ago. Beautiful day, nice new ball park...nobody was there. In fact there were so many Red Sox fans at that game we got a mini “Let’s Go Red Sox” chant going.
Yeah I do but I wanted to show off my new nickname for the team (Druggers) :)
“OK kelly in LA what was it then”
It will be reported later today
If Manny's claim is legit, it's a mitigating circumstance that should reduce his suspension. MLB should establish a policy that prescription steroidal drugs need to declared and cleared through their office before use.
Red Sox got rid of Roger Clemens and now Manny Ramirez at the right time. Kudos to Dan Duquette and Theo Epstein.
another DUMB ASS remark
shezzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
you clowns know little about ‘roids and even less about MLB!
Is that his signature or was he having some type of seizure?
Owl_Eagle, NY Met fan here, but I have to agree 100% with your entire post. The problem now is, even if guys DO have a remarkable year now and then, there will always be that question.... did he or didn’t he?.... The game will never be the same and it’s very very sad.
and “maybe” you should “GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT” MORON before you ADVERTISE YOUR IGNORANCE TO THE WORLD!
Yeah, it’s certainly now Manny who?
from http://www.bostondirtdogs.com
Manny’s phony statement: “Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was okay to give me. Unfortunately, the medication was banned under our drug policy. Under the policy that mistake is now my responsibility. I have been advised not to say anything more for now. I do want to say one other thing; I’ve taken and passed about 15 drug tests over the past five seasons.”
LOL. I’d steer you straight, but its more fun to watch you compounding your error.
Do you mean you attended a game a couple of weeks ago at PNC Park vs the Marlins, and there were a bunch of Red Sox fans there?
ROFL. You done yet?
Can’t say I’m surprised.....
“You done yet?”
No, but you are, moron
Now, go find someone else’s thread to spread your smears...
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