Manny Ramirez has apparently tested positive for a banned substance, and will be suspended for 50 games starting today. He alleges that it was a prescribed medication for a "medical issue," and he in no way has taken steroids or performance enhancers (aside from this incidental medication).
As another one of the game's best hitters is linked to the "steroid era," what is your opinion of how baseball should handle this? I understand that baseball has to take a hard stance on any positive tests, but do they have a responsibility to hear a player's case before dropping the ban-hammer?
As another one of the game's best hitters is linked to the "steroid era," what is your opinion of how baseball should handle this? I understand that baseball has to take a hard stance on any positive tests, but do they have a responsibility to hear a player's case before dropping the ban-hammer?
