FTFA: One source simply told us ... "The medication contained banned substances resulting in the positive test."

He still took banned substances, therefore he should be suspended like any other player that tests positive. Ignorance of what's in your medication is not an excuse.

If he or his doctor had spoken to MLB and asked for an exemption beforehand (which doesn't seem to be the case here) then he shouldn't be suspended.

Its cant be valtrex otherwise Jeter would have tested positive by now.

azmoviez: Allegedly it's herpes medication and that's why he won't exactly go public with his condition.

i believe this now.

Earguy: Ha ha, busted taking Propecia, Baldy.



Sympathizes.

azmoviez: Allegedly it's herpes medication and that's why he won't exactly go public with his condition.

He won't go public because the case is still in arbitration and he's not allowed to.

Your crotch has fungus on'em. You'll never get to the Bigs with fungus on your crotch. Think classy and you'll be classy. If you win a MVP in the Show you can let the fungus grow back on your crotch and the press'll think you're colorful. Until you win an MVP in the Show, however, it means you're a slob.

My girlfriend gave me her carrots, her carrots, her carrots.
My girlfriend gave me her broccoli, her broccoli, her broccoli.
Ryan Braun's girlfriend, on the other hand...

azmoviez: Allegedly it's herpes medication and that's why he won't exactly go public with his condition.

I'd rather serve the 50 days.

Jeez, the Bambino just scarfed a few hot dogs & drank himself into a stupor when he came down with a "personal undisclosed illness."

Or as Hawkeye Pierce called it, "the carnal flu."

I heard he has the :

you are a puppet: Its cant be valtrex otherwise Jeter would have tested positive by now.

He applied for a medical exemption his first year in NY. He plans ahead (hence the post-coital gift basket).

Front Row Amy should be nervous.

Tough shiat. Suspend him 50 games like anyone else.

Suddenly, every player will have a"private medical condition" which necessitates injecting HGH into your ass every day.

/testing works.

When you take medications, do you have any clue what the fark is in them? I'm on a prescription and other than it's bastardized Greek/Latin/Marketing name I have no clue what's in it.

Granted that the doctors need to be held accountable.

But if he wants to pull the medication thing, he needs to come clean as to what his 'personal problem' is.

Burn_The_Plows: FTFA: One source simply told us ... "The medication contained banned substances resulting in the positive test."

He still took banned substances, therefore he should be suspended like any other player that tests positive. Ignorance of what's in your medication is not an excuse.

If he or his doctor had spoken to MLB and asked for an exemption beforehand (which doesn't seem to be the case here) then he shouldn't be suspended.

It's very likely the doctor might not have have known it included banned substances and until now, and MLB might not have known it either. Its possible the banned substance which caused the positive result is actually considered an inactive ingredient in the medication, and only used in the formulation from certain manufacturers, if the medication is available as both a brand name and a generic.

Personally, I've always thought the MLB policy was a little too harsh. If someone takes something from a health food store or sports health product, then they should definitely be following the MLB list, but there are a lot of innocent things out there that could potentially cause false positive tests that they really should have some built in exemptions for - you could have a false positive with any actual "performance enhancement"

Rising_Zan_Samurai_Gunman: Burn_The_Plows: FTFA: One source simply told us ... "The medication contained banned substances resulting in the positive test."

He still took banned substances, therefore he should be suspended like any other player that tests positive. Ignorance of what's in your medication is not an excuse.

If he or his doctor had spoken to MLB and asked for an exemption beforehand (which doesn't seem to be the case here) then he shouldn't be suspended.

It's very likely the doctor might not have have known it included banned substances and until now, and MLB might not have known it either. Its possible the banned substance which caused the positive result is actually considered an inactive ingredient in the medication, and only used in the formulation from certain manufacturers, if the medication is available as both a brand name and a generic.

Personally, I've always thought the MLB policy was a little too harsh. If someone takes something from a health food store or sports health product, then they should definitely be following the MLB list, but there are a lot of innocent things out there that could potentially cause false positive tests that they really should have some built in exemptions for - you could have a false positive with any actual "performance enhancement"

It boils down to this. Under the policy they are responsible for what goes into their bodies. They are supposed to disclose any supplement or medication that they are taking to MLB, that way it can be cleared or they can get an exemption if needed. The reason for this with medications is that some medications may not be peds at first but when they are metabolized by the body they have can have the affects of peds and also some medications can be used as masking agents for peds. So these type of medications dirty players will try to get their hands on to try to get pass the drug policy.

Rising_Zan_Samurai_Gunman: It's very likely the doctor might not have have known it included banned substances and until now, and MLB might not have known it either. Its possible the banned substance which caused the positive result is actually considered an inactive ingredient in the medication, and only used in the formulation from certain manufacturers, if the medication is available as both a brand name and a generic.

Examples??

Who? What???

mc_madness: Tough shiat. Suspend him 50 games like anyone else.

Right! fark the arbitration process. If the first test said he did it, he did it! Even if he thinks he's innocent and he's entitled to appeal, why should he?

/What is the context of this picture, anyway? Ducking out of a high inside fastball?

Cybernetic: Estrogen is a banned substance?

Apparently it's used to suppress testosterone levels before a drug test. Manny got fined for it a little while ago.

If Braun wins his appeal, MLB might as well scrap any testing program because there will always be gnashing of teeth when a guy tests positive.

Whats the point? Just realize that modern stats are going to be different than in decades past, let them 'roid up and hit 600 ft. homeruns.

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/What is the context of this picture, anyway? Ducking out of a high inside fastball?

That looks like when he tried to go from first to home and tripped. It was actually quite funny. I'm sure there's some video of it somewhere.

Braun should put a lawsuit against ESPN for blowing his credibility not only on the field but off the field with the ladies.

Like in the billion dollar range.

After all a billion dollars is a lot these days, and he can then put that money to charity.

HIT THEM WHERE IT HURTS!

His private medical condition is lackahomeritis as diagnosed by his personal physician Dr. Murray "Needles" Schwartz.

Yeah, that "private medical condition" dodge works, like ... NEVER!

Has he checked into any clinics under the alias "Don Canada"?

MAYORBOB: His private medical condition is lackahomeritis as diagnosed by his personal physician Dr. Murray "Needles" Schwartz.

Yeah, that "private medical condition" dodge works, like ... NEVER!



Hi there!

Yes he's doping. Christ, Ameritards have no clue in terms of PEDs ... perhaps less than no clue.

/hint: where there are no REAL tests - there will be doping every single time

The Gordie Howe Hat Trick: If Braun wins his appeal, MLB might as well scrap any testing program because there will always be gnashing of teeth when a guy tests positive.

Particularly when everyone goes and get's the herp in order to juice up.

Chael Sonnen and Nate Marquardt both take TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) because they claim they have deficient testosterone. This is complete bs, of course, because both failed drug tests for having testosterone levels way above acceptable. I wouldn't be surprised if this were the same thing.

Viagra?

Here's the deal kid. I can sell you the goods to win the MVP. But, you need a cover when you get caught. The only cover, and you're not gonna like the sound of this, is herpes. If you're on herpes meds, you are golden, and you can take anything and always fall back on the herpes story. Think of it like a symbiotic relationship where you and the herpes keep each other company for the rest of your lives. Did I mention you'll also have the MVP? Yes, it would be a lot more fun to contract herpes from a prostitute, but my policy is I have to inject you with this needle that has the herpes-PED-cocktail.

cleveralthere: TheGreatGazoo: But if he wants to pull the medication thing, he needs to come clean as to what his 'personal problem' is.

no he doesnt. In the US we have this thing called HIPAA. If he has a valid medical reason for being on testosterone, then it is between him and his doctor. If the MLB wants to know what the medical condition is, they should be satisfied with the doctor saying that the testosterone is, in fact, medically necessary. If they dont believe it, they can sue the doctor for malpractice. Beyond that, no one should ever be obligated to reveal medical history to anyone outside of the medical practice.

/ball players have rights too you know

Again, there is NO REAL TESTING in any American sport. THIS post sums up why American sport will always be dirty. "Sorry - your tests are invalid - I have a condition."

American sport = there is simply no will to clean it up

Thanks Valtrex
Thaltrex.

Cybernetic: Estrogen is a banned substance?

Yes it is since its used to mask steroid use, that's how b*rroid b*nds got caught, elevated levels.

Still even if he tested positive for a banned substance you are supposed to get medical waivers for all prescribed drugs you are taking.