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Jim Rice Calls out Manny, A-Rod, and Jeter as Bad Influences, Later Retracts

By ⋅ August 26, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Former Red Sox player and Hall of Famer, Jim Rice, currently finds himself amidst a self-created controversy for singling out Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, and Derek Jeter as bad influences on America’s youth while at the Little League World Series this past weekend. Rice compared current MLB players to those of his generation, citing that [...]

2 Employees Fired in 2008: Red Sox Steroids Scandal?

By ⋅ August 2, 2009 ⋅ 6 comments

According to a Boston Globe report, MLB opened an investigation into performance-enhancing drug use during the 2008 season after two security employees were fired for steroid use. Despite investigating a possible scandal, MLB apparently didn’t investigate enough. What did they miss? Well, apparently one of the two laid off employees claimed to have exchanged steroids [...]

Ortiz, Others Knew They Were on 2003 Steroids List

By ⋅ August 1, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

According to a Boston Globe report, David Ortiz and more than 100 other major league players that tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003 were told years ago that they were on the list. Despite telling reporters July 30 that the news “blindsided” him (which may be true since the report came at such a [...]

Ortiz Steroids Report: All Too Familiar

By ⋅ July 30, 2009 ⋅ One comment

I don’t want to believe it. I don’t want to think about it. I am hoping that the news is untrue. However, it’s hard to ignore the news that David Ortiz is the newest player to have failed a drug test for performance enhancing drugs (albeit in 2003). The New York Times is reporting that [...]

Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz Tested Positive for Performance-Enhancing Drugs in 2003

By ⋅ July 30, 2009 ⋅ 14 comments

It was revealed today by the New York Times that Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz were named on the famous 2003 list of over 100 names that tested positive for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. This is the same list that has named Alex Rodriguez and Sammy Sosa. Manny was already suspended 50 games earlier [...]

Red Sox, Bay Suspend Contract Discussions

By ⋅ July 23, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

2009 All Star Jason Bay will have to wait until the end of the season for a new contract. The Red Sox and Bay have put off discussions for a contract renewal for a second time. The Sox tried to sign Bay to an extension during Spring Training, however talks were suspended. They picked up [...]

Selig Wants Banned Players Out of Minors

By ⋅ July 14, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig agrees with SportsOfBoston’s own Jon and wants major leaguers banned under the steroid policy to be out of professional baseball, not just the big leagues, for the entirety of their suspension. This most recently popped up when Manny Ramirez appeared in the minor leagues to tune up for his return [...]

Rumored Leak of 2003 Steroid List is Most Likely Fake

By ⋅ June 30, 2009 ⋅ 20 comments

Update, (07/30/09): Ortiz, Manny named on 2003 list In news that is spreading like wildfire, the 2003 list of the 103 MLB baseball players who tested positive for steroids has been potentially leaked to the public. Rotoinfo.com posted the story this morning and it has been the talk of the town all day. The biggest problem [...]

Cirque du Manny

By ⋅ June 24, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

Further evidence that baseball’s steroid crackdown is every bit as draconian as you thought it was: Manny Ramirez entertained a 15,000-strong crowd by brilliantly striking out and grounding out last night as the newest member of the Albuquerque Isotopes, despite his suspension. For his next trick, he leapt tall buildings with a single bound, and [...]

Torre: Manny Should Skip All-Star Game

By ⋅ May 29, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Dodgers manager Joe Torre told reporters Friday that slugger Manny Ramirez should skip the All-Star Game if voted in. Manny was suspended for 50 games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. He claimed he was perscribed tainted medication, when it fact we learned later he took a drug to mask his heavy steroids abuse. [...]

Medical Records Show Manny Ramirez Steroids Use

By ⋅ May 12, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

According to a report by ESPN.com’s Mark Fainaru-Wada (co-author of the book, Game of Shadows) and T.J. Quinn, medical records the MLBPA was forced to hand over to league officials because of the collective bargaining agreement further indicted Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez. Ramirez first tested positive for elevated levels of testocerone during Spring Training. MLB then [...]

TGIF: Andre Ethier Needs Manny Ramirez

By ⋅ May 8, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

With recent news that Manny Ramirez has tested positive for a banned substance and will miss 50 games, you may be wondering how this will affect your team. In reality, the Dodgers are still the best team in the West even without Manny due to the pure lack of competition. In the fantasy realm, having [...]

MANNY TESTS POSITIVE FOR FERTILITY DRUG

By ⋅ May 7, 2009 ⋅ 7 comments

Just breaking news out of L.A. that former Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez has tested positive for drugs and is suspended for 50 games! His agent Scott Boras says it’s not steroids but a prescription from a doctor. ESPN is reporting the substance is a women’s fertility drug. WTF? Here’s the scoop from ESPN.com: …two [...]

Canseco: 90% Sure Manny Used Steroids

By ⋅ April 6, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Update (05/07/09): Canseco’s hunch was true…Manny Ramirez tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and was suspended 50 games. … With no Red Sox game today, Boston fans can turn their focus to Los Angeles. Why? Well, in front of a packed auditorium (some 50 spectators) on the campus of USC, former Red Sox slugger Jose Canseco [...]

TGIF: 2009 OF Rankings

By ⋅ March 20, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Aaaahhhh finally, a position with some depth. It can be argued that you should address your shallower positions (2B, 3B, SS) in the first rounds and wait on the outfielders. This is actually a great way to draft. With more power than any other place on the diamond, the outfield has the luxury of hefty [...]

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