Star Tribune

 

Dont know if this has been posted. If it has merge it or delete it.

I think this is the first thread

Interesting to see a pitcher suspended, and really the first decent player to get busted. Out of curiousity, do the Twins get to replace him on the roster, or do they go with 24 players for 10 days?

That is the first player of any merit to be suspended. Sanchez isn't a bad player but Rincon is fairly well known as one of the best set-up men in the league. I hope that Minny blows 3 leads during this time

 

And that is reason #321 why I hate Minnesota and anything that comes out of the state

wow, juan rincon. like SS2k5 said this guy is actually a contributing ML player, and pretty damn good one. Even more reason to beat those f***in cheatin ass Twinkies

Whoa...wtf?

He's damn good....

 

A good player suspended?

 

I would've never guessed him.

wow..Juan Rincon That has to be the biggest name suspended since the policy has been put in place...

 

I would imagine they have to play with 24, but I could be wrong

I think they called up Scott Baker.

 

 

Thank god Santana switched pee cups with Rincon

that would imply that the roster spot can be filled

UH-OH!

Their bullpen is now definately weaker.

Their bullpen is now definately weaker.

 

Apparently in more ways than one...

See...now this is exactly why we need 50 day suspensions for positive tests - let's see if this guy can really perform without the junk.

There is a thread on the Pale Hose Talk board too. I am going to leave them both up for now, as I am sure many people will try reposting it.

Here's my question: Let's say you injected steroids last week. This week you get tested and fail and are suspended for ten days. Upon your return, about three weeks after using, you get tested again within 2 weeks or so. Wouldn't you still test positive from the initial usage? Do they give you a free pass since you say it's fromt he first time?

Here's my question: Let's say you injected steroids last week. This week you get tested and fail and are suspended for ten days. Upon your return, about three weeks after using, you get tested again within 2 weeks or so. Wouldn't you still test positive from the initial usage? Do they give you a free pass since you say it's fromt he first time?

 

Again..another reason why we need 50 game suspensions. Everyone reading this thread should do anything they can to support that proposal by Selig.

 

I'd say that the odds of a person being tested 2 weeks after a suspension are basically nil, given that they're only tested like 2 or 3 times a year at most.

 

But aside from that, as far as I read the rules, if the player did test positive twice, I'd expect him to receive the 2nd suspension level - I don't think there's any sort of free pass in there, assuming that they did remove the Commissioner's free pass that was discussed before Congress.

I believe once you test positive you are on accelrated testing but I'm not sure when that kicks in and there is a chance I'm thinking of football

Wow, this is shocking. It'll be interesting to see what else comes about in this. Like anyone, I just hope the Sox don't get any players suspended.

Pitchers use the roids for the recovery factor.....

Edited May 2, 200520 yr by EvilJester99

I believe once you test positive you are on accelrated testing but I'm not sure when that kicks in and there is a chance I'm thinking of football

 

You are correct that you're thinking of football - in that game, if a person tests positive, he's gone for 1/4 of the season, and then is subject to something like 10+ random tests per year for the rest of his career. While there may be some reason to not trust that the NFL is not telling us the whole story on their testing program (check out this Bayless piece), at least on paper it works very well

Edited May 2, 200520 yr by Balta1701

lol you know what's gonna happen. He'll get 10 games and next year Selig's 50 game proposal will be passed, then someone on the White Sox will get suspended.

He will be releasing a statement any time now with the standard response of "I bought it at the store, I didn't know it was bad" and that's it. 10 days go by and he will be back pitching again. I think it's bulls*** that the 'real' punishment is suppose to be their reputation. That's bulls***...GM's don't care about reps...If the dude can get saves someone will pay him. If the guy hits home runs...someone will pay him.

 

I want consequences such as Seligs new proposal. That could be in effect for the next couple years to get things cleaned up. Then by 2007 it should be caught once you're out an entire season, caught twice you are done.

Wow I'm shocked. A relief pitcher and a damn good one felt he needed to gain the performance edge. The biggest name suspended to date by far.

Just saw this statement by Rincon, "I thought it was flaxseed oil."