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glad noone drafted alex sanchez
Sanchez first player busted under new policy
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Associated Press
Posted: 1 hour ago
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay outfielder Alex Sanchez was suspended 10 days for violating baseball's new steroids policy, the first player publicly identified under the major leagues' tougher rules.
The suspension begins Monday when Tampa Bay opens its season against Toronto, the commissioner's office said Sunday.
Under the new policy that took effect last month, steroids and other performance-enchancing substances are the only drugs to draw a 10-day suspension. Baseball officials and the players' union agreed they would not disclose the exact substance for which a player tests positive.
Sanchez said he was surprised by the suspension, adding that he uses milkshakes and multivitamins to build his energy - and blaming the positive test on something he bought over the counter.
"I'm going to fight it, because I've never taken steroids or anything like that," said Sanchez, who was released by Detroit in mid-March and signed by the Devil Rays.
Sanchez, 28, who hit .322 with 19 stolen bases in 79 games for the Tigers last season, said he was drug tested while he was with Detroit. He was to be the Devil Rays' center fielder on opening day.
Devil Rays general manager Chuck LaMar said the team would have no comment on the suspension.
"It's suprising," manager Lou Piniella said. "That's all I have to say on that."
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Alex Sanchez? He of the four career home runs and .362 career slugging?Originally posted by asleepathewheel
glad noone drafted alex sanchez
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays say Alex Sanchez has been suspended 10 days for violating major league baseball's steroid policy.
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not money well spentOriginally posted by Vlad Antlerkov
Alex Sanchez? He of the four career home runs and .362 career slugging?
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Sanchez is also the burner and speed demon. Who says steroids is only for homers?“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
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i do."Everything for the State, nothing against the State, nothing outside the State" - Benito MussoliniComment
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