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[JohnTinker]

one of the recently uncovered Biogenesis docs:

Spoiler

credit: oldhossradbourn

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Braun's rep will go into the toilet like Raphi Palmero. Sat there and bold faced lied on camera, and also smeared the rep of the guy who collected his piss.

 

[Talon]

Oreo's Celery

Braun's rep will go into the toilet like Raphi Palmero. Sat there and bold faced lied on camera, and also smeared the rep of the guy who collected his piss.

Braun himself threw the tester under the bus in that absurd ballpark grandstand last year. Jesus that was awful.

 

[sangreal]

Lol at Braun confessing. Never thought the players would do that

They must have a lot more evidence than has been reported

 

[JABEE]

Lol at Braun confessing. Never thought the players would do that. The sample collector that he smeared should sue his ass.

Braun took a lesser suspension in exchange for him coming clean.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

A-Rod stays not giving a fuck.

 

[jbug617]

Braun took a lesser suspension in exchange for him coming clean.

Easy decision for him. Team sucks and got paid $8.5 million so far this year.

 

[yankeehater]

They must have a lot more evidence than has been reported

Yeah. Wonder if Arod is going to get a deal.

 

[rubius01]

Oreo's Celery

Well its better than my grocery list

Oreo's Celery

 

[Macattk15]

Fucking haha Braun.

 

[JohnTinker]

thank goodness MLB network has the acolytes from intentional talk on to discuss this development

 

[Malvingt2]

So who is next? the list is long right?

 

[Talon]

Suspended for the rest of the season.

Major League Baseball settled its score with Ryan Braun on Tuesday, suspending the Brewers star for the remainder of the season and sending an unambiguous message that the league is committed to a hardline anti-doping policy.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...ainder-season-article-1.1406090#ixzz2ZoUoh5HS

 

[Dominican Power]

Melky and Colon got caught and proceeded to play like shit didn't happen. Colon even made an all star appearance. I guarantee you that he'll beast next year and make the all star team like nothing happened.

 

[JABEE]

Yeah. Wonder if Arod is going to get a deal.

What can A Rod come clean about? Everyone knows he's a cheat.

 

[sangreal]

Yeah. Wonder if Arod is going to get a deal.

A-Rod isn't going to play this season anyway, he should be all over that

 

[HarryDemeanor]

So if he didn't confess he would've gotten the 100-game suspension, right? Not surprising then.

 

[JohnTinker]

now he can drop off that MVP trophy at Matt Kemp's house

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Melky and Colon got caught and proceeded to play like shit didn't happen. Colon even made an all star appearance. I guarantee you that he'll beast next year and make the all star team like nothing happened.

I think it is easier for those guys because they aren't stars. Braun is one of the best young players in the league. He is the kind of player who will be up for awards, recognition, endorsements, counting stats records, and potentially even HoF as his career goes on, and every time one of those things comes up so will PEDS.

now he can drop off that MVP trophy at Matt Kemp's house

He can drop off some PEDs while he's at it so Kemp's ass can stay on the field.

 

[Talon]

Time for some hilarious quotes from the past!

"If I had done this intentionally or unintentionally, I'd be the first one to step up and say, 'I did it,'" said an emotional Braun. "By no means am I perfect, but if I've ever made any mistakes in my life I've taken responsibility for my actions. I truly believe in my heart and I would bet my life that this substance never entered my body at any point."

"I've always stood up for what is right. Today is about everybody who's been wrongly accused, and everybody who has had to stand up for what is actually right. Today isn't about me; it isn't about one player. It's about all players."

What a god damn patriot.

 

[Dominican Power]

I think it is easier for those guys because they aren't stars. Braun is one of the best young players in the league. He is the kind of player who will be up for awards, recognition, endorsements, counting stats records, and potentially even HoF as his career goes on, and every time one of those things comes up so will PEDS.




He can drop off some PEDs while he's at it so Kemp's ass can stay on the field.

Who gives a shit? He'll continue to rake and make money. HOF? Oh well. Players have done much worst and still have been able to come back and make money. This is America, the all mighty dollar is put ahead of everything. Kobe caught a rape charge and after a few years he's more popular than ever.

 

[eznark]

So much for the World Series!

Rest up, see ya next year Braunie!

 

[Link]

A-Rod isn't going to play this season anyway, he should be all over that

The difference is getting paid.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Agree with you ninja. Guys like Cabrera and Colon are not stars, and more willing to take the risk. They could care less about rep and the HOF.

 

[JohnTinker]

@BMcCarthy32: "I realize now..." and right there I checked out.

.

 

[Lambtron]

I think it is easier for those guys because they aren't stars. Braun is one of the best young players in the league. He is the kind of player who will be up for awards, recognition, endorsements, counting stats records, and potentially even HoF as his career goes on, and every time one of those things comes up so will PEDS.

And that's because the BBWA is largely made up of idiots. I couldn't give less of a shit.

 

[beanman25]

Cheaters never prosper. Feel bad for the Brewers having him under contract. Dude is a mess.

 

[jakncoke]

Looking at Olt stats in the minors, why is he higly regarded?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Who gives a shit? He'll continue to rake and make money. HOF? Oh well. Players have done much worst and still have been able to come back and make money. This is America, the all mighty dollar is put ahead of everything. Kobe caught a rape charge and after a few years he's more popular than ever.

People give a shit. Baseball writers have this irrational hate of everything PED. They won't let go. It will become the narrative of Braun's career like it has wiht ARod and Bonds. Don't get me wrong, I'm the last person to bash guys for PED use, but it will matter. The fact that he didn't just use PEDs, but then proceeded to pull a Lance Armstrong/Rafael Palmiero doesn't bode well for him.

 

[Malvingt2]

Jeff Passan‏@JeffPassan
Braun suspension of 65 games sets a baseline for coming A-Rod suspension. And one source expects A-Rod's to be even longer.

WOW

 

[Samyy]

Jeff Passan‏@JeffPassan
Braun suspension of 65 games sets a baseline for coming A-Rod suspension. And one source expects A-Rod's to be even longer.

WOW

Good.

 

[Talon]

Jeff Passan‏@JeffPassan
Braun suspension of 65 games sets a baseline for coming A-Rod suspension. And one source expects A-Rod's to be even longer.

WOW

Cashman is giddy. Probably already figured out if they can get tear up his contract.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Cashman is giddy. Probably already figured out if they can get tear up his contract.

They can't. You cannot void a contract for PED use.

 

[3N16MA]

Braun and his herpes. A-Rod should retire.

 

[RBH]

Jeff Passan‏@JeffPassan
Braun suspension of 65 games sets a baseline for coming A-Rod suspension. And one source expects A-Rod's to be even longer.

WOW

 

[Fox318]

Cashman is giddy. Probably already figured out if they can get tear up his contract.

Any gm would be happy getting that much payroll back.

 

[Talon]

They can't. You cannot void a contract for PED use.

A standard moral clause wouldn't, but who knows if the Yankees specified otherwise.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

The truth has prevailed.

 

[sf2fanatic]

Any status on Ez? You ok?


Also Garza to Rangers? wow!!!!

 

[Ninja Scooter]

A standard moral clause wouldn't, but who knows if the Yankees specified otherwise.

I think if they could they would have initiated it a year or two ago. A-Rod's contract has been terrible since he signed it and A-Rod has been a known user for a few years.

 

[Brinbe]

loll braun

 

[Dominican Power]

A Rod should fucking retire. I think he's made more than enough.

 

[Talon]

I think if they could they would have initiated it a year or two ago. A-Rod's contract has been terrible since he signed it and A-Rod has been a known user for a few years.

Well, the timeframe he admitted to using was pre-2003, so it wouldn't really matter as he wasn't a Yankee yet.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Damn Cesar Puello might be suspended. Been having a breakout yr in Double A for the Mets. Only OF worth a damn in the minors.

 

[Brinbe]

I realize now that I have made some mistakes?

what the fuck? hahhahahahha

 

[otapnam]

Melky and Colon got caught and proceeded to play like shit didn't happen. Colon even made an all star appearance. I guarantee you that he'll beast next year and make the all star team like nothing happened.

they both got suspended and paid their dues already. Braun tried to get out of it and A-rod got busted again. Somewhat different cases

 

[BFIB]

At this point, IMO when a player is busted after numerous failed tests, they should have their monetary value dropped to the league minimum salary for the remainder of the contract. These players are never going to learn until it hits them where it hurts: their wallet.

Kudos to the MLBPA for not standing in the way here.

 

[3N16MA]

A Rod should fucking retire. I think he's made more than enough.

Every Yankee fan wants him to leave. Our offense may be complete shit but I would rather he just leave than to overpay for his production.

 

[JABEE]

A Rod should fucking retire. I think he's made more than enough.

I don't think he has taken enough Yankee money.

 

[Talon]

I realize now that I have made some mistakes?

what the fuck? hahhahahahha

"It wasn't a mistake at the time. I mean, it was pretty awesome. But now it seems bad."