Tampa Bay Devil Rays outfielder Alex Sanchez the first person to be suspended for violating MLB's steroid policy, was released today despite the fact that he was hitting .346 on the season.

 

This, IMHO, is the true test of the "Teeth" of the steroid policy. The idea behind the policy was that once a person was suspended, everyone would know he was juicing and no one would want to take the risk of signing him.

 

Sanchez was the first person suspended. He was hitting well this season. Now he's been released. If the policy is working...it seems to me that people should not want to sign him. If it is failing, then he'll be with someone else as soon as he can be.

 

And no, I don't want him on the Sox, in case anyone was thinking of asking.

Edited June 13, 200520 yr by Balta1701

should be interesting to see where he ends up, giants would be a real good suitor even though their playoff hopes are low, braves could use a spark in the offense, astros could be a fit

 

hes hitting good as you see in his avg, he just wasnt in his proper role, and with baldelli returning its hard to put him somewhere

you have to wonder if there could be legal action on his behalf if he can't catch on elsewhere. I think a lawyer for him could make the argument that 346 hitters aren't designated very often. I'm interested in how this plays out

They also released catcher Charles Johnson and brought up outfielder Jonny Gomes...

 

Tampa Bay also released veteran catcher Charles Johnson, who was batting just .196, and placed pitcher Trever Miller on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain Monday.

 

To fill the three roster spots, the Devil Rays recalled outfielder Jonny Gomes and catcher Kevin Cash from Triple-A Durham and selected the contract of right-hander Tim Corcoran from Durham.

Looks like they are finally going for the youth movement.

Edited June 13, 200520 yr by Jabroni

Wonder if Sweet Lou is next after his comments about ownership.

Edited June 13, 200520 yr by robinventura23

Wonder if Sweet Lou is next after his comments about ownership.

It's been my impression thus far that the Tampa owners know full well they're screwing over the baseball team, but they've refused to do anything about it because they're turning in one of the best profit margins in baseball (small crowds + luxury tax revenue + parking & concessions + advertising + TV & Radio - small salary)

Tampa Bay Devil Rays outfielder Alex Sanchez the first person to be suspended for violating MLB's steroid policy, was released today despite the fact that he was hitting .346 on the season.

 

This, IMHO, is the true test of the "Teeth" of the steroid policy.  The idea behind the policy was that once a person was suspended, everyone would know he was juicing and no one would want to take the risk of signing him.

 

Sanchez was the first person suspended.  He was hitting well this season.  Now he's been released.  If the policy is working...it seems to me that people should not want to sign him.  If it is failing, then he'll be with someone else as soon as he can be.

 

And no, I don't want him on the Sox, in case anyone was thinking of asking.

 

 

He has played well what the hell else they have in TB

Johnny Gomes should have never been sent down in the 1st place. He's got 20-25HR potential if he plays everyday and was just crushing the ball in AAA.

should be interesting to see where he ends up, giants would be a real good suitor even though their playoff hopes are low, braves could use a spark in the offense, astros could be a fit

 

hes hitting good as you see in his avg, he just wasnt in his proper role, and with baldelli returning its hard to put him somewhere

 

Wherever he goes, the GM will prepare the same tired Milton Bradley speech about how good of a guy he is and it wasn't his fault, everybody deserves another chance, he's changed, blah, blah, blah...

 

The bottom line is, he's a good hitter and he'll get picked up.