Wow. I guess we really can’t believe anyone says when it comes to the game of baseball! Another star — a sure-fire Hall of Famer — bites the bust, and his legacy is more than likely destroyed, unless there’s something we don’t know about.
Ramirez’s charm was built upon his quirkiness along with his genius at the plate; however, with the Red Sox episode, his squabbling over a contract with the Dodgers, and now an alleged drug user, the “Manny Show” is now a fraud. Too bad, I know the man is supremely talented, but now I guess he got “help” from the looks of it…
From ESPN: Major League Baseball is expected to announce Thursday that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and will be suspended for 50 games, The Los Angeles Times is reporting.
Ramirez’s test result and suspension are expected to be announced Thursday, The Times said.
Citing a source familiar with the matter, The Times reported Ramirez is expected to say the positive test results were a result of medication received from a doctor for a personal medical issue.
If his suspension begins Thursday, Ramirez would be eligible to return to the Dodgers’ lineup for their July 3 game against San Diego.
Triple-A outfielder Xavier Paul has been told by the Dodgers that he will be promoted later today, according to The Times.
In his first full season as a Dodger, Ramirez is batting .348 with six home runs and 20 RBIs. Los Angeles has bolted to a 21-8 record — best in the majors — and a 13-0 record at home that set the modern major league record for home winning streak to start a season.
