MLB Throws the hammer down on Braun and others

[jsnpritchett]

LOL @ you thinking that is the only evidence they have. 

 

 

Link?

[jshep]

I don't have a problem with MLB going after these guys, but I still can't get behind the way they seem to be going about it.

 

That report that Selig is willing to basically tear up the Joint Drug Agreement and suspend A-Rod anyway to "preserve the integrity of the game" is troubling.

[Lifetime]

Link?

Troll

[m0nkey]

I thought it was fair to ask for a lonk there.

I hope arod comes back and gets to 762 then retires. A tie for first between two of the best players of all time

[Lifetime]

I thought it was fair to ask for a lonk there.

I hope arod comes back and gets to 762 then retires. A tie for first between two of the best players of all time

 

 

 

a link to what? I wasn't making any claims of fact. but there have been a few articles over the last few days, and comments here on this board about those articles, claiming that the evidence MLB has on Arod is "far beyond" what they had on Braun - which was more than just a list with names and dollar values. Pritchett knows that. He was just being a prick.

 

[Amazing Larry]

Quit arguing with yourself.

[fan_since79]

Rodriguez's name surfaced in records kept by Bosch from 2009 to 2012, according to the Miami New Times in January, which was later obtained by Major League Baseball investigators. Rodriguez was paying Bosch $12,000 a month, according to the records published by the Miami New Times, and linked to 19 different drugs and supplements.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2013/07/12/alex-rodriguez-meets-with-mlb-biogenesis-investigators/2513937/

[mrwicked]

i agree its stupid they are demonizing arod yet they do nothing for admitted cheats like pettite.

[Blarg]

Makes you think Selig is in the Yankees pocket.

[Lifetime]

LOL @ Arod being demonized. He's one of the highest profile players in a league full of high profile players - of course he's going to be getting much more attention in the press and by the league. There is reportedly a mound of evidence linking Arod to steroid use for many years (much more than with Braun even). He's being offered (again reportedly) a similar deal to Braun, avoid arbitration (essentially confessing guilt) and get a lessor sentence (it's their version of a plea deal). Make MLB go through the arbitration process and lose, the sentence will be much stiffer. You choose.

[nate]

What I read, and it makes sense is that some at the MLB are worried about giving out a lifetime ban because they would look bad if it got overturned on appeal.  I think they have to stick to their guns though.  His arrogance has to really piss off MLB.

[Lifetime]

I don't think there's any chance of appealing the arbitration if he chose to go that route. And if reports are correct, that's the only time a lifetime ban would be in play. 

[Troll Daddy]

Baseball has more black-eyes than these two combined.

 

 

Some fans talk about PED's being a embarrassment to the game of baseball ... but the game keeps on growing. Some talk about a even playing field but it just doesn't happen in real life no matter what field you work in. If you're worried about the kids ... then try being a good parent.

 

Cheaters will always find a way to get a edge. You would probably have to cancel football/hockey all together if they tested like baseball does.

 

I think the punishments on PED's are more than adequate at the current time. I think they should loosen up a bit on the current list of banned substances.

 

btw Angelswin.com rocks!

[nate]

People will always cheat when the consequences are so minor.

 

Arod didn't just cheat.  If reports are correct he has been cheating for years and beyond that he tried to destroy evidence of him cheating.

[mancini79]

Braun took a deal without even blinking when shown the evidence.

MLBPA are hanging these players out to dry.

 

Something tells me MLB have a whole lot more than a few documents on these guys.

 

LOL @ the "witch hunt" against ARod. This is ALL on ARod. He is the one that has been lying to MLB his entire career. It's not like Selig just chose to go after this guy for no reason.

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

@JonHeymanCBS: a-rod & about 9 others face bans soon. colon, melky, grandal likely wont face new bans. #PEDs #miami http://t.co/yn62JJvl9H

MLB is working with all the affected players and appears likely to suspend or have an agreement to suspend the other Biogenesis-linked players who have never previously been suspended for 50 games, though it's remotely possible one or two others could get more than 50. Word is, though, that three players on the Biogenesis dockets -- Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon, Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera and Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal -- aren't expected to be punished further as they are apparently considered to have done their time with suspensions served for failed tests in 2012.

A-Rod is the headline-grabbing name, but the other players with 50-game bans looming are Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz, Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli, Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera and minor leaguers Fernando Martinez, Fautino de los Santos, Cesar Puello and Norbeto Martin.

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

@JeffPassan: Sources: Biogenesis players finalizing deals to accept suspensions of 50+ games. A-Rod holds out. News at Y! Sports: http://t.co/kQdkssy3zw

[Troll Daddy]

Great news for the A's and Colon ... luv to see the A's win the WS

[nate]

Or any of the other 29 teams right pimpmyMLB?

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

@JeffPassan: MLB threats to potentially double suspensions for players who did not take plea deals made them attractive option. Could come within 72 hrs.

@JeffPassan: If player lied to MLB during investigation, league will take on an extra penalty in double digits, similar to what happened to Ryan Braun.

@JeffPassan: Amid the deal-making, Alex Rodriguez continues to stand defiant, sources said. This has turned into a game of chicken between him and MLB.

[mrwicked]

arod better have good lawyers.

bonds-esque lawyers.

[Troll Daddy]

Or any of the other 29 teams right pimpmyMLB?

 

I'm a West coast guy ... screw the East

[Brandon]

Braun dropped by Nike.

"Braun is a bad role model for the children that make our shoes."

-Nike

[m0nkey]

Tiger, kobe, and roethlisberger are the types of people nike looks for