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hardballtimes.com - 1/6/2009

Romero’s Suspension

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Peter Gammons has a very detailed piece about J.C. Romero's 50-game suspension for taking, well, something : Three months after Romero was tested before a Phillies-Mets game on Aug. 26, the players' association sent a Nov. 21 letter to players that stated, "We have previously told you there ...

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sports.espn.go.com - 1/6/2009

Phils' Romero suspended 50 games, asks why

— sports.espn.go.com — Phillies reliever J.C. Romero will receive a 50-day suspension on Tuesday, and he doesn't think it's fair.... (more) Phils' Romero suspended 50 games, asks why

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bizofbaseball.com - 1/7/2009

J.C. Romero Should Have "Let the Body Beware"

— bizofbaseball.com — MLB announced today that Phillies reliever J.C. Romero and Yankee pitcher Sergio Mitre, have each been suspended... 50 games for being in violation of MLB’s drug policy after testing positive for banned substance. Here's why they have no one to blame but themselves. (more) J.C. Romero Should Have "Let the Body Beware"

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sports.yahoo.com - 1/7/2009

Confusion controversy gives birth to Free JC Romero movement

— sports.yahoo.com — Since they usually involve faceless minor leaguers, it seems like it's been awhile since baseball has had... a drug suspension that anyone talked about past an obligatory headline or mention. To date, only the suspensions of Rafael Palmeiro and Jason ... (more) Confusion controversy gives birth to Free JC Romero movement

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Mitre tagged by PED police
It's About The Money - A New York Yankees Blog — ... the system in any way. "As confirmed through the drug testing and grievance processes, it contained a 'contaminant' amount of an illegal, performance-enhancing drug. This was not listed as an ingredient on the packaging, should not have been in the supplement and certainly should not have been available for legal purchase at a store." I hope we can get to the bottom of this. If Sosnick has a comment for me to post here, I will update as I can. ShysterBall has the take on JC Romero's suspension for essentially the same thing. VERY sketchy stuff.

Tuesday's Frosty Mug
Brew Crew Ball — ... were both suspended for 50 games for using a banned supplement, but in this case it's possible they took precautions to make sure it wasn't banned, and were failed by the system. Mitre likely won't pitch in 2009 anyway as he recovers from surgery, but Romero might miss a third of the season due to someone else's failures. ...