Phoenix Rising wrote:
Mendobrew wrote:
Manny suspended for
50 games for a positive drug test:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=a ... &type=lgnsThe Giants front office is grinning from ear to ear… the decision to not bid for Manny is looking a little clearer now.
Doc made an error...Im sure Manny will appeal and get reinstated pronto...not to worry...
sorry guys, grab your crying towels.....
According to the Los Angeles Times, Manny Ramirez has been suspended 50 games for a positive performance-enhancing drug test.
The suspension will reportedly go into effect immediately and he's not expected to appeal.
UPDATE: Ramirez has issued a statement:
Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was OK 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. I want to apologize to [Dodgers owner Frank] McCourt, Mrs. McCourt, [manager Joe] Torre, my teammates, the Dodger organization, and to the Dodger fans. LA is a special place to me and I know everybody is disappointed. So am I. I'm sorry about this whole situation.
Ramirez has reportedly waived his right to an appeal and will forfeit nearly one-third of his $25 million salary. He'll be eligible to return on July 3. We'll have further news and analysis throughout the day, so keep checking back.