ChWRoCk2 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 (edited) Source: Yahoo Sports Giants: Sanchez claimed by Fanball Staff - Fanball.com Friday, June 24, 2005 News The Giants claimed outfielder Alex Sanchez off waivers from the Devil Rays on Thursday. He was designated for assignment by Tampa on June 13. Sanchez was the first major leaguer suspended under MLB's new steroid policy, but manager Felipe Alou tried to put that mistake in perspective on Thursday. "It doesn't concern me, because he wasn't the last," Alou said. "He has plenty of company. The fact that he's clean now puts him in big company, too. ... It's not like he murdered somebody or stole Mona Lisa." Views Sanchez isn't your typical Giants outfielder because he isn't over 35-years-old, but he is a nice pickup for them. He'll add some speed to their bench and a dependable bat from the left side. He won't be able to help fantasy teams much unless he cracks the starting lineup, but with San Francisco's injury-prone outfield, that is a possibility. Didnt see this topic posted anywhere. Should be interesting two balco users bonds and sanchez, now all they need is canseco and giambi Thoughts? Edited June 24, 2005 by chi-guy2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 He is an upgrade age wise? Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 QUOTE(qwerty @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 10:34 PM) He is an upgrade age wise? Awesome. they finally have a leadoff man now thats how i look at it, next year giants should do well, but they really need a pitcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 QUOTE(chi-guy2 @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 10:37 PM) they finally have a leadoff man now thats how i look at it, next year giants should do well, but they really need a pitcher Alex sanchez is a nine hole hitter not a lead-off type hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 This is exactly the proof I've been saying we'd see that Baseball's steroid program has no teeth. Supposedly the idea was that once players were being named, other teams would be hesitant about signing those players. Instead, we get Felipe Alou figuring out some reason to say why he doesn't care whether or not he was caught using steroids, because, of all things, he wasn't the last? That doesn't even make sense! Alex Sanchez was caught using steroids illegally, substances that are both banned and capable of making him a better player. When a team goes out looking for players, they will only see the latter part. This is why we need the 2 month suspension. Don't give me this "10 days and we'll tell you who they are" B.S. Make it 2 months, and there won't be a person out there who seriously doesn't know exactly everything they're swallowing. Not a single person would be stupid enough to risk 2 months salary in baseball by not knowing what was in something - they'd all be hoping they could beat the system. Alex Sanchez, Juan Rincon, and the other couple of guys should have been suspended for 2 months or more. They should barely be coming back right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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