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Upcoming PED suspension? (1 Viewer)

I'll guess aging former star pitcher. Maybe Brad Lidge or Carlos Zambrano.

 
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Volquez? Pffft...big whoop. The only reason someone outside his family might care is because Chapman might get called up.

 
Man In The Box said:
Limp Ditka said:
pantagrapher said:
Limp Ditka said:
you guys realize that Volquez hasn't thrown a pitch this year, don't you?
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I think that's precisely why no one seems to give a ####.
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Man In The Box and Dr Awesome seem to think this creates an immediate need for an arm in the Reds rotation.
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I'm aware. Just thinking out loud if this could impact Chapman being called up earlier than they had planned. Carry on.
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Impacts nothing. Volquez was on the 60 day DL and not due back until July at the earliest
 
shadyridr said:
What are the odds he says it was to help him heal quicker?
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I think before anyone speculates on that we'd have to know when the test that he failed was administered. If it was pre-injury, then he should be shunned, imo. If it was during rehab and trying to come back quicker, that changes my view some. :fishing:Regardless of who it is/was, there is a really big loophole that a player on the DL can serve his suspension while still on the DL. Seems like a bad rule, imo.
 
Heard on MLB Radio he tested positive for a prescribed substance that was given to him to help "enhance" his performance elsewhere, in hopes of having another child with his wife.

 
harryhood said:
Heard on MLB Radio he tested positive for a prescribed substance that was given to him to help "enhance" his performance elsewhere, in hopes of having another child with his wife.
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Yep, this was his statement:
“Prior to the conclusion of last season, my wife and I sought medical advice in Cincinnati with the hope of starting a family. As part of my consultation with the physician, I received certain prescribed medications to treat my condition. As a follow up to our original consultation, my wife and I visited another physician in our home city in the Dominican Republic this past off-season. This physician also gave me certain prescribed medications as part of my treatment. Unfortunately, I now know that the medication the physician in the Dominican gave me is one that is often used to treat my condition, but is also a banned substance under Major League Baseball’s drug policy. As a result, I tested positive when I reported to spring training.“Although I understand that I must accept responsibility for this mistake and have chosen not to challenge my suspension, I want to assure everyone that this was an isolated incident involving my genuine effort to treat a common medical issue and start a family. I was not trying in any way to gain an advantage in my baseball career. I am embarrassed by this whole situation and apologize to my family, friends, fans, teammates, and the entire Reds Organization for being a distraction and for causing them any difficulty. I simply want to accept the consequences, learn from the mistake, and continue to strive to be the best person and baseball player I can be.”
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Also, what a joke that the suspension starts immediately. The suspension will be over before he's even ready to pitch anyway. I know that MLB has come a long way with their steroid policy, but this loophole needs to be addressed IMO.
 
Man In The Box said:
Limp Ditka said:
pantagrapher said:
Limp Ditka said:
you guys realize that Volquez hasn't thrown a pitch this year, don't you?
Click to expand...
I think that's precisely why no one seems to give a ####.
Click to expand...
Man In The Box and Dr Awesome seem to think this creates an immediate need for an arm in the Reds rotation.
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I'm aware. Just thinking out loud if this could impact Chapman being called up earlier than they had planned. Carry on.
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Same here. Volquez wasn't going to pitch for them for awhile and I was just wondering if it could have even the slightest impact. Probably not but there's no harm in wondering.
 
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