Alex Sanchez...

[bwilsongs]

C'mon, we all saw this one coming.  Especially after he doubled his home run total last year.  He only hit 1 in 2003, but doubled it in 2004!  No doubt he was juiced.  You just don't get that kind of power surge without being on something.  Be wary Juan Pierre, baseball is coming after you next! 

[Razorback Jedi]

Welcome to Hogville, The Mystery :-)

[Porkahontas]

There are steroids that will make a person run faster. Take a look at track and field. Guys busting records left and right, only to be busted later for being juiced.

A guy like Sanchez is going to live or die by his base-stealing ability and his ability to play the outfield more effectively than anyone else. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to learn he had been taking something that would increase his speed. Without his speed, he's playing AA ball in Iowa City or Topeka.

[bwilsongs]

Porkahontas, I totally agree with you and understand that there are different types of steroids.  I just think it's funny that all the talk has been about the guys who bulk up or lose 20 pounds in the offseason.  Then they parade McGwire, Sosa and all the home run hitters into the congressional hearings.  Turns out the first guy who is "outed" is a speedster who's hit 4 home runs in 5 seasons.  I find it quite ironic.  Would be just as ironic if a pitcher was the first guy to be "outed".

[Amityvillehogger]

Looks like the first player has been suspened from the leagues new policy.  Alex Sanchez was his name.  Reported on ESPN.  Figure more will come, but the 10 game suspension is only a slap on the hand.  Could be like Track and Field and be band for life. 

[Brett Hitman Hog]

I think I should get a prize for having him in our MLB league ... as should his owner in the Yahoo League ... for having the first player of the year suspended for the 'Roids.  It's a record of infamy

[Amityvillehogger]

heres the link http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/3511480

Sorry, just seen it was already posted on the MLB forum.

[Oklahawg]

Sanchez had been bothered by a bad hamstring. I bet whatever he took was designed to speed up the healing process.

BTW, on ESPN's game tonight they said that human growth hormone (HGH) is NOT on the banned list. What the...? Stuff is major juice and almost as dangerous. Anyone have any more info on this?