Manny Ramirez tested Positive

by Bama Sox on May 7, 2009 12:08 PM EDT

According to 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.

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.

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Wow...

by I Bleed Pinstripes on May 7, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions

Double Wow

by Buzzy on May 7, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!

"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."

( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)

by MassGal on May 7, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions

As soon as I saw the story, I was trying to picture your reaction.

I was close.

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on May 7, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought the entire site would be down because she'd post some internet-destroying virus to try to stop the news from spreading.

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by bdalebs on May 7, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I am better now

My initial reaction was something like this

I have decided to remain in denial. If anyone tries to mention this story to me or its run on the news, I will cover my ears with my hands, close my eyes tightly and sing: “mary had a little lamb” or some other childhood rhyme to help ease the pain.

"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."

( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)

by MassGal on May 7, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions