Baltimore Orioles 1st Baseman Chris Davis did a no-no. He managed to get suspended for 25-games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for an amphetamine.
And it appears it all could easily have avoided.
Davis mentioned in a statement released by the MLBPA that he made a big mistake by taking Adderall and that he had permission to use it in the past but did not seek the exemption this season.
Interesting.
The Orioles are leading the AL East by 10 games with 17 games left to play. Which means in theory, if they have any playoff success, Davis would be eligible before the end of the playoffs.
That being said, Davis hasn't exactly replicated his monster 2013 season where he hit 53 homers with a .286 average. In 2014 he has hit 26 home runs, but is hitting a Dan Uggla like .196.
Hmm....
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Friday, September 12, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
A-Rod Gives Up Lawsuits Vs. MLB
((HT: Sportsnet))
For whatever reason... common sense not ever being one of them...
Alex Rodriguez has given up his lawsuit against Major League Baseball, the Commissioner, and the MLBPA...
He now accepts the 2014 suspension for the regular season and playoffs...
Everyone is thinking this was a good idea...
“We believe that Mr. Rodriguez’s actions show his desire to return the focus to the play of our great game on the field and to all of the positive attributes and actions of his fellow major league players,” the office of the MLB said in a tightly worded release. “We share that desire.”
Pretty much the same from the union that Rodriguez wanted no part of- except for defensing him at every turn:
“Alex Rodriguez has done the right thing by withdrawing his lawsuit,” the union said in an equally-quick statement. “His decision to move forward is in everyone’s best interest.”
Here's Bobcat saying one theory on using A-Rod's salary in 2014...
A-Rod will get close to US$3-million of his salary...
For whatever reason... common sense not ever being one of them...
Alex Rodriguez has given up his lawsuit against Major League Baseball, the Commissioner, and the MLBPA...
He now accepts the 2014 suspension for the regular season and playoffs...
Everyone is thinking this was a good idea...
“We believe that Mr. Rodriguez’s actions show his desire to return the focus to the play of our great game on the field and to all of the positive attributes and actions of his fellow major league players,” the office of the MLB said in a tightly worded release. “We share that desire.”
Pretty much the same from the union that Rodriguez wanted no part of- except for defensing him at every turn:
“Alex Rodriguez has done the right thing by withdrawing his lawsuit,” the union said in an equally-quick statement. “His decision to move forward is in everyone’s best interest.”
Here's Bobcat saying one theory on using A-Rod's salary in 2014...
A-Rod will get close to US$3-million of his salary...
Monday, January 13, 2014
A-Rod And The Suing Game
((HT: ESPN))
So, now we know the next step...
It's not about the "I did" or "I didn't," it's now about the semantics of the argument, the support, and the investigation.
The Alex Rodriguez camp, led by lawyer Joe Tacopina, is now suing MLB and the MLBPA for a lack of support and suing on the grounds that arbitrator Fredric Horowitz was biased in his ruling. They're also suing on the grounds that a suspension given without cause...
The A-Rod camp is also looking to have ruling vacated and claims that Horowitz ignored the baseball drug agreement and went straight to the 211-game suspension instead of the "standard" 50-game suspension for a first offense...
Roger Cossack discusses...
And here's the thoughts in New York City...
((HT: WABC-TV))
So, now we know the next step...
It's not about the "I did" or "I didn't," it's now about the semantics of the argument, the support, and the investigation.
The Alex Rodriguez camp, led by lawyer Joe Tacopina, is now suing MLB and the MLBPA for a lack of support and suing on the grounds that arbitrator Fredric Horowitz was biased in his ruling. They're also suing on the grounds that a suspension given without cause...
The A-Rod camp is also looking to have ruling vacated and claims that Horowitz ignored the baseball drug agreement and went straight to the 211-game suspension instead of the "standard" 50-game suspension for a first offense...
Roger Cossack discusses...
And here's the thoughts in New York City...
((HT: WABC-TV))
Thursday, July 25, 2013
A-Rod To Be Disciplined By Yankees For Second Opinion...???
((HT: ESPN))
So, Alex Rodriguez may be in trouble for going out of turn when it came to consulting a doctor outside of the Yankees purview...
What a player is supposed to do, according to the MLBPA by-laws and collective bargaining agreement, is notify the team in writing that you're seeking an opinion that has nothing to do with the team you play for...
ESPNNewYork.com's Andrew Marchand found out that Rodriguez notified Yankees president Randy Levine of his consultation with Dr. Michael Gross after it had occurred.
On the same late-night phone call, Rodriguez told Levine he did not trust Yankees team physician Christopher Ahmad, who diagnosed A-Rod with a Grade 1 quad sprain after an MRI was performed Sunday.
Here's Dr. Cross and his opinion which may cost Rodriguez more than he thought it would...
But, then in full spin mode, Rodriguez came out with a less-angry statement than the one yesterday where he was clearly kvetching at his employers...
"I think the Yanks and I crossed signals," the statement read. "I don't want any more mix-ups. I'm excited and ready to play and help this team win a championship. I feel great, and I'm ready and want to be in the lineup Friday night. Enough doctors. Let's play."
What is clear is that the Yankees do not want Rodriguez to play any time soon. If A-Rod stays out of action for a year (from last October to this October- for the sake of argument), the Yanks can collect insurance money on the contract because of the injuries. If A-Rod plays, the clock starts all over again...
And if the MLB offices suspend him before he comes back, then there's nine figures of dollars on the table that Rodriguez won't even sniff- until he appeals and everything goes to court all over again...
So, Alex Rodriguez may be in trouble for going out of turn when it came to consulting a doctor outside of the Yankees purview...
What a player is supposed to do, according to the MLBPA by-laws and collective bargaining agreement, is notify the team in writing that you're seeking an opinion that has nothing to do with the team you play for...
ESPNNewYork.com's Andrew Marchand found out that Rodriguez notified Yankees president Randy Levine of his consultation with Dr. Michael Gross after it had occurred.
On the same late-night phone call, Rodriguez told Levine he did not trust Yankees team physician Christopher Ahmad, who diagnosed A-Rod with a Grade 1 quad sprain after an MRI was performed Sunday.
Here's Dr. Cross and his opinion which may cost Rodriguez more than he thought it would...
But, then in full spin mode, Rodriguez came out with a less-angry statement than the one yesterday where he was clearly kvetching at his employers...
"I think the Yanks and I crossed signals," the statement read. "I don't want any more mix-ups. I'm excited and ready to play and help this team win a championship. I feel great, and I'm ready and want to be in the lineup Friday night. Enough doctors. Let's play."
What is clear is that the Yankees do not want Rodriguez to play any time soon. If A-Rod stays out of action for a year (from last October to this October- for the sake of argument), the Yanks can collect insurance money on the contract because of the injuries. If A-Rod plays, the clock starts all over again...
And if the MLB offices suspend him before he comes back, then there's nine figures of dollars on the table that Rodriguez won't even sniff- until he appeals and everything goes to court all over again...
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Busy Day For Rangers-Astros Includes A Drop And A Fire Truck
((HT: MLB.com))
It was a day that needed celebrating when the Rangers took on the Astros...
The Rangers made a point to honor the town of West, about 90 minutes south, as the town was obliterated when a grain plant exploded this spring. Lance Berkman even went as far as donating a fire truck that was purchased from the Arlington Fire Department. His name and number were placed on the side of the truck, but Berkman wanted no such recognition.
He just wanted to make sure the truck works for a town that really needs the help...
Here's the link to the ceremony...
And the story from WFAA-TV
And, during the game, one of the lighter moments when someone dropped a sure home run souvenir, and someone else wasn't too pleased...
It was a day that needed celebrating when the Rangers took on the Astros...
The Rangers made a point to honor the town of West, about 90 minutes south, as the town was obliterated when a grain plant exploded this spring. Lance Berkman even went as far as donating a fire truck that was purchased from the Arlington Fire Department. His name and number were placed on the side of the truck, but Berkman wanted no such recognition.
He just wanted to make sure the truck works for a town that really needs the help...
Here's the link to the ceremony...
And the story from WFAA-TV
And, during the game, one of the lighter moments when someone dropped a sure home run souvenir, and someone else wasn't too pleased...
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
DEVELOPING: MLB May Suspend A-Rod, Braun- As Many As 20 Players For Biogenesis Relationships
((HT: Outside The Lines/ESPN))
This could be big...
The whole Biogenesis/Tony Bosch saga may come down to how much Bosch cooperates with Major League Baseball. And, according to Pedro Gomez, Mike Fish, and TJ Quinn, there could be a 100-game suspension in it for Alex Rodriguez and the other twenty players.
The connection to Bosch is one strike, and any contradictions about PED's the athletes under investigation would be a double-dip. Bosch is expected to name names within a week, and the suspensions could come shortly thereafter.
In exchange...
From ESPN:
Major League Baseball will drop the lawsuit it filed against Bosch in March; indemnify him for any liability arising from his cooperation; provide personal security for him and even put in a good word with any law enforcement agency that may bring charges against him. Sources said negotiations over the agreement, which lasted several weeks, stalled over the last point, as Bosch wanted the strongest assurances he could get that MLB would help mitigate any prosecution.
The list of possible players, from paperwork that "Outside The Lines" has could reach any combination of:
A-Rod, Ryan Braun, Melky Cabrera, Bartolo Colon, Yasmani Grandal, Nelson Cruz, Francisco Cervelli, Jesus Montero, Jhonny Peralta, Cesar Puello, Fernando Martinez, Everth Cabrera, Fautini de los Santos, Jordan Norberto, and others who are identified by code names. All are currently on major-league rosters but Puello, a top outfield prospect for the New York Mets- playing in Class AA Binghamton.
Here's the first time that Pedro Gomez caught up with Bosch back in April...
MLB athletes have an appeals process with the MLBPA, evidenced by Braun's foray into the process when he went with the "FedEx guy and the tester poisoned my sample" defense. Puello does not since he's in the minors.
Here's the original piece from Fish and Quinn
This could be big...
The whole Biogenesis/Tony Bosch saga may come down to how much Bosch cooperates with Major League Baseball. And, according to Pedro Gomez, Mike Fish, and TJ Quinn, there could be a 100-game suspension in it for Alex Rodriguez and the other twenty players.
The connection to Bosch is one strike, and any contradictions about PED's the athletes under investigation would be a double-dip. Bosch is expected to name names within a week, and the suspensions could come shortly thereafter.
In exchange...
From ESPN:
Major League Baseball will drop the lawsuit it filed against Bosch in March; indemnify him for any liability arising from his cooperation; provide personal security for him and even put in a good word with any law enforcement agency that may bring charges against him. Sources said negotiations over the agreement, which lasted several weeks, stalled over the last point, as Bosch wanted the strongest assurances he could get that MLB would help mitigate any prosecution.
The list of possible players, from paperwork that "Outside The Lines" has could reach any combination of:
A-Rod, Ryan Braun, Melky Cabrera, Bartolo Colon, Yasmani Grandal, Nelson Cruz, Francisco Cervelli, Jesus Montero, Jhonny Peralta, Cesar Puello, Fernando Martinez, Everth Cabrera, Fautini de los Santos, Jordan Norberto, and others who are identified by code names. All are currently on major-league rosters but Puello, a top outfield prospect for the New York Mets- playing in Class AA Binghamton.
Here's the first time that Pedro Gomez caught up with Bosch back in April...
MLB athletes have an appeals process with the MLBPA, evidenced by Braun's foray into the process when he went with the "FedEx guy and the tester poisoned my sample" defense. Puello does not since he's in the minors.
Here's the original piece from Fish and Quinn
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