Under The Knife: Big Things by Will Carroll
Baseball Prospectus —
... as a "B" sample. It's unclear whether or not it was done only after an initial positive, but the statement can be read both ways. It's pretty clear that this secondary round is what's been referred to in some places as the "appeals," the 13 players that were initially excluded from "The List," making it grow from 83 to 96. They were insignificant since the 83 was enough to trigger further testing, but it does tell us more about the process. It's one that's working and might even be too strict in some ways . While David Ortiz's excuse is weakI'm a strong believer in absolute ...
Nick Green on TUE
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
Nick Green on TUE How difficult it is to obtain a therapeutic use exemption from MLB for use of legally prescribed amphetamines. “NEW YORK—Three hours before every Red Sox game, Nick Green takes an amphetamine. It’s legal. It’s within baseball’s rules. And he’s not alone.” ...
Green’s ADD
baseballmusings.com —
Nick Green explains his drug exemption for ADD and how tough it is to receive one.
Speed Read: The NFL Is Back! It’s Awes…Yawn
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... • Speaking of drugs, is there some sort of ADD epidemic in baseball? The Red Sox’ Nick Green is one of more than 100 players who have an exemption that allows them to use amphetamines (like Adderall). ...


