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simmytbone · 07-22-2013, 06:59 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/brewers...220004864.html

Hey guys,

MLB star Ryan Braun suspended without pay

The Brewers slugger was caught up in a performance-enhancing-drug scandal that shamed Major League Baseball. Won't be back soon and he will lose about $3 million in salary this season.

Here's the story:

Brewers' Ryan Braun agrees to 65-game suspension
by Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers star Ryan Braun agreed to a suspension for the remainder of the 2013 season for his involvement with the Biogenesis clinic, apologizing on Monday for "mistakes" but never tacitly confirming his use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Braun's 65-game suspension, negotiated with Major League Baseball, is the first of many expected in the fallout of the league's investigation into Biogenesis. MLB sought a 50-game suspension for Braun in the offseason before the 2012 season after he tested positive for synthetic testosterone, but Braun won his appeal and avoided discipline. Braun won NL MVP honors during that tumultuous offseason.

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, whose involvement with Biogenesis has spurred him to attempt to negotiate a deal as well, could be suspended for longer than Braun, according to a source with knowledge of the talks.

In a statement, Braun never said he used PEDs, though by accepting one of the longest suspensions in major league history, he did all but admit to skirting the league’s rules. Braun’s suspension will be without pay and cost him more than $3 million in salary.

"As I have acknowledged in the past, I am not perfect,” Braun said. “I realize now that I have made some mistakes. I am willing to accept the consequences of those actions. This situation has taken a toll on me and my entire family, and it has been a distraction to my teammates and the Brewers organization. I am very grateful for the support I have received from players, ownership and the fans in Milwaukee and around the country. Finally, I wish to apologize to anyone I may have disappointed – all of the baseball fans especially those in Milwaukee, the great Brewers organization, and my teammates. I am glad to have this matter behind me once and for all, and I cannot wait to get back to the game I love."

credit: sports.yahoo.com

Marvo301 · 07-23-2013, 01:53 PM

It's about time MLB took a tough stand on steriods!! In fact it's way overdue!!

catlover79 · 07-23-2013, 02:00 PM

Good!! He's lucky it wasn't for more games.

Dianne3 · 07-24-2013, 03:31 PM

I get the feeling baseball is not as popular as it used to be.

It's not my sport. I find it boring.
But I do notice less people talking about it.

07-22-2013, 06:59 PM	#1
simmytbone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,513	Brewers' Ryan Braun suspended without pay for 65 games http://sports.yahoo.com/news/brewers...220004864.html Hey guys, MLB star Ryan Braun suspended without pay The Brewers slugger was caught up in a performance-enhancing-drug scandal that shamed Major League Baseball. Won't be back soon and he will lose about $3 million in salary this season. Here's the story: Brewers' Ryan Braun agrees to 65-game suspension by Associated Press Milwaukee Brewers star Ryan Braun agreed to a suspension for the remainder of the 2013 season for his involvement with the Biogenesis clinic, apologizing on Monday for "mistakes" but never tacitly confirming his use of performance-enhancing drugs. Braun's 65-game suspension, negotiated with Major League Baseball, is the first of many expected in the fallout of the league's investigation into Biogenesis. MLB sought a 50-game suspension for Braun in the offseason before the 2012 season after he tested positive for synthetic testosterone, but Braun won his appeal and avoided discipline. Braun won NL MVP honors during that tumultuous offseason. New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, whose involvement with Biogenesis has spurred him to attempt to negotiate a deal as well, could be suspended for longer than Braun, according to a source with knowledge of the talks. In a statement, Braun never said he used PEDs, though by accepting one of the longest suspensions in major league history, he did all but admit to skirting the league’s rules. Braun’s suspension will be without pay and cost him more than $3 million in salary. "As I have acknowledged in the past, I am not perfect,” Braun said. “I realize now that I have made some mistakes. I am willing to accept the consequences of those actions. This situation has taken a toll on me and my entire family, and it has been a distraction to my teammates and the Brewers organization. I am very grateful for the support I have received from players, ownership and the fans in Milwaukee and around the country. Finally, I wish to apologize to anyone I may have disappointed – all of the baseball fans especially those in Milwaukee, the great Brewers organization, and my teammates. I am glad to have this matter behind me once and for all, and I cannot wait to get back to the game I love." *credit: sports.yahoo.com*
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07-23-2013, 01:53 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	It's about time MLB took a tough stand on steriods!! In fact it's way overdue!!
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07-23-2013, 02:00 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Good!! He's lucky it wasn't for more games.
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07-24-2013, 03:31 PM	#4
Dianne3 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 07, 2002 Posts: 1,060	I get the feeling baseball is not as popular as it used to be. It's not my sport. I find it boring. But I do notice less people talking about it.