AP: MLB asks to meet with Rick Ankiel and Troy Glaus after reports link them to Florida pharmacy
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AP: MLB asks to meet with Rick Ankiel and Troy Glaus after reports link them to Florida pharmacy Major League Baseball asked Friday to meet with Rick Ankiel and Troy Glaus after the pair were accused of receiving performance-enhancing drugs from a Florida pharmacy under investigation for illegally distributing prescription medications. ... We re going to look into both sets of allegations, said Rob Manfred, baseball s executive vice president of labor relations Michael Weiner, the general counsel of the players union, declined comment. Rick Ankiel has stated he s not violated any baseball rules. He has not violated any federal or state laws, said his agent, Scott Boras. He only has followed the course of treatment prescribed by his medical doctors during the course of his career.
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Possible suspension for Show
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News: Schoeneweis May be Suspended
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... If you recall, Guillermo Mota was suspended for the first 50 games of last season for violating MLB’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Schoeneweis May Be Suspended
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AP: MLB’s new unit probing player ID theft as well as drug use
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AP: MLB’s new unit probing player ID theft as well as drug use Major League Baseball’s new investigative unit is at work on several probes that could lead to discipline while also dealing with the burgeoning business of player identity theft. The department of investigations, established in January at the recommendation of former Senate majority leader George Mitchell, already uncovered evidence that Jordan Schafer, the top prospect in the Atlanta Braves’ farm system, used human growth hormone. Schafer was suspended April 8 for 50 games. “There are several other ...
Investigative Unit of MLB Looking at ID Theft
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The new investigative unit of MLB is not only looking at drug use by players, but individuals that may be conducting ID theft on the players in the game. The new investigative unit established in January and headed by Dan Mullin, has already provided enough information to suspend top Braves prospect Jordan Schafer, who was suspended 50 games for a non-analytical positive for hGH (read more about Schafer’s suspension). But, one area that has been of concern has been about those that are not players stealing their identities. Thus, the investigative unit is also working to protect the players. As reported by Ronald Blum ...
