SUSPENSION DAY!, A-rod to stick it to the Yankees (appeal) & Peavys stellar Sox debut

[Rock Strongo]

suspensions to be announced today at noon

surprise, 2 yankees

peavy was dynamite saturday: 7IP 4 H 2 ER 2 BB 7 K's

The Red Sox are still in first. My 90+ prediction from the offseason is going to happen

 

[Rock Strongo]

what a weekend

 

[Rock Strongo]

hope everyone had a good weekend

lord knows i did

 

[Rock Strongo]

I taught my nephew the proper way to eat ribs this weekend:

 

[Rock Strongo]

wake up assholes

 

[Rock Strongo]

dont act like you people have something better to do

 

[Rock Strongo]

Source: A-Rod Will Be Suspended Monday, Allowed To Play During Appeal

August 4, 2013 8:31 PM


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Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees stands on third base during a rehab game for the Trenton Thunder on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Trenton, N.J. (Credit: Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)


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NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has told the New York Yankees that Alex Rodriguez will be suspended Monday for his links to a clinic accused of distributing banned performance-enhancing drugs but can play while he appeals the penalty, a person familiar with deliberations told The Associated Press.
The Yankees were not told the exact length of the suspension, though they are under the impression it will be through the 2014 season, the source said Sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity because no statement was authorized.
Rodriguez could get a shorter penalty if he agrees to give up the right to file a grievance and force the case before an arbitrator, the source added.
MLB planned an announcement for noon Monday, a second source familiar with the deliberations said, also on condition of anonymity.
Rodriguez is the most famous player linked to the clinic, and the Yankees expect him to be charged with interfering with MLB’s investigation, resulting in a harsher penalty.
In all, 14 players faced discipline following baseball’s probe of the Biogenesis of America anti-aging clinic in Florida.
Barring an agreement, Rodriguez’s appeal would be heard by arbitrator Fredric Horowitz.
Adding to the drama: The 38-year-old Rodriguez, a three-time AL MVP, was due to return to the major leagues Monday night, when the Yankees play at the Chicago White Sox, his first big league appearance since hip surgery in January.
“He’s in there, and I’m going to play him,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after New York’s 6-3 loss at San Diego.
Before the game, Girardi said, “I think all of us are curious what’s going to happen.”
All-Stars Nelson Cruz of Texas and Jhonny Peralta of Detroit, and Everth Cabrera of San Diego were among those who could get 50-game suspensions from the probe, sparked in January when Miami New Times published documents linking many players to the closed clinic in Coral Gables, Fla.
Many players were expected to agree to penalties and start serving them immediately, but an appeal by a first-offender under the drug agreement would postpone his suspension until after a decision by an arbitrator.
Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun, the 2011 NL MVP, agreed July 22 to a 65-game ban through the rest of the 2013 season for his role with Biogenesis. Braun was given a 50-game suspension for elevated testosterone that was overturned last year by arbitrator Shyam Das because of issues with the handing of the urine sample,
Since spring training, the union has said it will consider stiffer penalties starting in 2014.
“The home runs that are hit because a guy’s on performance-enhancing substances, those ruin somebody’s ERA, which ruins their arbitration case, which ruins their salary,” Los Angeles Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson said. “So it’s a whole domino effect.”
Rodriguez’s return from hip surgery was slowed by a quadriceps injury. He completed his second minor league injury rehabilitation assignment on Saturday night, a two-day stay at Double-A Trenton. Rodriguez walked in all four plate appearances, a day after hitting a two-run homer.
Following Friday night’s game, Rodriguez all but said he thought MLB and the Yankees were conspiring to keep him from getting back to the big leagues.
“There is more than one party that benefits from me not ever stepping back on the field. And that’s not my teammates and it’s not the Yankee fans,” he said, adding: “When all this stuff is going on in the background and people are finding creative ways to cancel your contract and stuff like that, I think that’s concerning for me.”
A-Rod last played in October, going 3 for 25 (.120) with no RBIs in the playoffs. Rodriguez is owed $8,568,306 of his $28 million salary from Monday through the rest of the season and $86 million for the final four years of his contract with the Yankees. Girardi didn’t think A-Rod’s arrival would create more turmoil than the Yankees already are used to.
“I don’t suspect it’ll be awkward. Most of these guys know him as a teammate and have laughed a lot with Alex and been around Alex a lot,” he said. “I think it’ll be business as usual. I’m sure there will be more media there, obviously, tomorrow, but I think that’s probably more for Alex to deal with than the rest of the guys. I don’t think it’ll be a big deal.”
Lawyers involved in the drug cases have been trying to reach agreements that would avoid grievances. Deal or no deal, baseball Commissioner Bud Selig was prepared to announce discipline.
Peralta didn’t think the possibility of a suspension made it harder to focus on the field.
“Nothing to worry about,” he said. “Play the game how I play every day, and try to enjoy every day.”
Asked what action he would take if penalized, Cruz said: “I haven’t decided what I’m going to do.”
There have been 43 suspensions under the major league drug agreement since testing with penalties for first offenses started in 2005. The longest penalty served has been a 100-game suspension by San Francisco pitcher Guillermo Mota for a positive test for Clenbuterol, his second drug offense.
In addition, Tampa Bay outfielder Manny Ramirez retired two years rather than face a 100-game suspension, and when he decided to return for 2012 the penalty was cut to 50 games because he already had sat out almost an entire season. Colorado catcher Eliezer Alfonzo was suspended for 100 games in September 2011, but the penalty was rescinded the following May because of handling issues similar to the ones involving Braun’s urine sample.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Source: A-Rod Will Be Suspended Monday, Allowed To Play During Appeal

August 4, 2013 8:31 PM


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Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees stands on third base during a rehab game for the Trenton Thunder on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Trenton, N.J. (Credit: Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)


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NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has told the New York Yankees that Alex Rodriguez will be suspended Monday for his links to a clinic accused of distributing banned performance-enhancing drugs but can play while he appeals the penalty, a person familiar with deliberations told The Associated Press.
The Yankees were not told the exact length of the suspension, though they are under the impression it will be through the 2014 season, the source said Sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity because no statement was authorized.
Rodriguez could get a shorter penalty if he agrees to give up the right to file a grievance and force the case before an arbitrator, the source added.
MLB planned an announcement for noon Monday, a second source familiar with the deliberations said, also on condition of anonymity.
Rodriguez is the most famous player linked to the clinic, and the Yankees expect him to be charged with interfering with MLB’s investigation, resulting in a harsher penalty.
In all, 14 players faced discipline following baseball’s probe of the Biogenesis of America anti-aging clinic in Florida.
Barring an agreement, Rodriguez’s appeal would be heard by arbitrator Fredric Horowitz.
Adding to the drama: The 38-year-old Rodriguez, a three-time AL MVP, was due to return to the major leagues Monday night, when the Yankees play at the Chicago White Sox, his first big league appearance since hip surgery in January.
“He’s in there, and I’m going to play him,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after New York’s 6-3 loss at San Diego.
Before the game, Girardi said, “I think all of us are curious what’s going to happen.”
All-Stars Nelson Cruz of Texas and Jhonny Peralta of Detroit, and Everth Cabrera of San Diego were among those who could get 50-game suspensions from the probe, sparked in January when Miami New Times published documents linking many players to the closed clinic in Coral Gables, Fla.
Many players were expected to agree to penalties and start serving them immediately, but an appeal by a first-offender under the drug agreement would postpone his suspension until after a decision by an arbitrator.
Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun, the 2011 NL MVP, agreed July 22 to a 65-game ban through the rest of the 2013 season for his role with Biogenesis. Braun was given a 50-game suspension for elevated testosterone that was overturned last year by arbitrator Shyam Das because of issues with the handing of the urine sample,
Since spring training, the union has said it will consider stiffer penalties starting in 2014.
“The home runs that are hit because a guy’s on performance-enhancing substances, those ruin somebody’s ERA, which ruins their arbitration case, which ruins their salary,” Los Angeles Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson said. “So it’s a whole domino effect.”
Rodriguez’s return from hip surgery was slowed by a quadriceps injury. He completed his second minor league injury rehabilitation assignment on Saturday night, a two-day stay at Double-A Trenton. Rodriguez walked in all four plate appearances, a day after hitting a two-run homer.
Following Friday night’s game, Rodriguez all but said he thought MLB and the Yankees were conspiring to keep him from getting back to the big leagues.
“There is more than one party that benefits from me not ever stepping back on the field. And that’s not my teammates and it’s not the Yankee fans,” he said, adding: “When all this stuff is going on in the background and people are finding creative ways to cancel your contract and stuff like that, I think that’s concerning for me.”
A-Rod last played in October, going 3 for 25 (.120) with no RBIs in the playoffs. Rodriguez is owed $8,568,306 of his $28 million salary from Monday through the rest of the season and $86 million for the final four years of his contract with the Yankees. Girardi didn’t think A-Rod’s arrival would create more turmoil than the Yankees already are used to.
“I don’t suspect it’ll be awkward. Most of these guys know him as a teammate and have laughed a lot with Alex and been around Alex a lot,” he said. “I think it’ll be business as usual. I’m sure there will be more media there, obviously, tomorrow, but I think that’s probably more for Alex to deal with than the rest of the guys. I don’t think it’ll be a big deal.”
Lawyers involved in the drug cases have been trying to reach agreements that would avoid grievances. Deal or no deal, baseball Commissioner Bud Selig was prepared to announce discipline.
Peralta didn’t think the possibility of a suspension made it harder to focus on the field.
“Nothing to worry about,” he said. “Play the game how I play every day, and try to enjoy every day.”
Asked what action he would take if penalized, Cruz said: “I haven’t decided what I’m going to do.”
There have been 43 suspensions under the major league drug agreement since testing with penalties for first offenses started in 2005. The longest penalty served has been a 100-game suspension by San Francisco pitcher Guillermo Mota for a positive test for Clenbuterol, his second drug offense.
In addition, Tampa Bay outfielder Manny Ramirez retired two years rather than face a 100-game suspension, and when he decided to return for 2012 the penalty was cut to 50 games because he already had sat out almost an entire season. Colorado catcher Eliezer Alfonzo was suspended for 100 games in September 2011, but the penalty was rescinded the following May because of handling issues similar to the ones involving Braun’s urine sample.

 

[RedSoxWorrld]

morning rock

How can Doubrount pitch basically half a season giving up 3 runs or less in his starts and have only 8 wins?

Uehara, best signing the Sox made last offseason? I think so

watched replay of B's-Toronto game 7 the other night, I was away during that series and missed it, was following on my phone..........awesome to watch, finally

Arod will appeal and unless his suspension is in "best interests of game", he can play tonight

Jeter hurt again, out "indefinitely"

 

[Rock Strongo]

morning rock

How can Doubrount pitch basically half a season giving up 3 runs or less in his starts and have only 8 wins?

Uehara, best signing the Sox made last offseason? I think so

watched replay of B's-Toronto game 7 the other night, I was away during that series and missed it, was following on my phone..........awesome to watch, finally

Arod will appeal and unless his suspension is in "best interests of game", he can play tonight

Jeter hurt again, out "indefinitely"

doubront has pitched far better than his 8 wins - he has been arguably the most impactful starter we've had (healthy) not named lackey

uehara - his IP ceiling is close. his career high is 65 IP. hes on pace for in the low 70's...but, hes been...the best closer in baseball since he took over. his numbers are maddeningly good.

51 IP
27 Hits
8ER
9 BB
71 K's

1.41 ERA
.701 WHIP

 

[Rock Strongo]

oh, and good morning world

hope you had a good weekend

 

[Rock Strongo]

jeters vagina may be done

 

[Rock Strongo]

after 113 games the sox have the 2nd best record in baseball

things that make NYers throw up in their mouths

 

[nynasty]

after 113 games the sox have the 2nd best record in baseball

things that make NYers throw up in their mouths

Happily, it's those last 30-40 that you guys seem to have the most trouble with.

I really didn't want to ever see ARod wear the uni again, and at times, I honestly thought that would be the case.

Not so much this morning.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Happily, it's those last 30-40 that you guys seem to have the most trouble with.

I really didn't want to ever see ARod wear the uni again, and at times, I honestly thought that would be the case.

Not so much this morning.

i kept telling you guys he wont be banned...that was a pipe dream

the funny part of this is Arod publicly says he isnt negotiating a deal, while "his people" were doing just that...got bad enough bud is fuming over it.

 

[Rock Strongo]

the reds may be toast

3-7 in their last 10, 6.5 back

will we see JD?

 

[Brocktagon]

jeters vagina may be done

"i'd still hit it"
~dirt

 

[Rock Strongo]

i have a request from a customer in india

his name is "babu"

like "you're a very, very bad man mister jerry"

 

[Brocktagon]

padres beat the yankees LOL

the padres.....

 

[Brocktagon]

fuck those people