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  • Ortiz rips drug policy: Says Latinos face language barrier (Steroids? no comprendo!)

    05/03/2005 11:56:55 AM PDT · by raccoonradio · 26 replies · 1,244+ views
    The Boston Herald ^ | 05/03/05 | Karen Guregian
    David Ortiz doesn't think it's an accident four out of the five major leaguers who have tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs happen to come from Latin-American countries. The Sox slugger claimed yesterday Spanish-speaking players are hindered by the language barrier, and that factor has contributed to several of his countrymen, former Minnesota Twins teammate Juan Rincon being the latest, failing drug tests. Ortiz said many of the Latin players don't fully understand what substances are now banned, in part, because players association meetings aren't translated into Spanish. ``Let me tell you something. My English is not the best, but I...