I think the immediate thought when any of us look at the Manny Ramirez story is that he used steroids. I mean, that was my initial thought. Well, it seems that isn't the case.
Will Carroll, who runs Baseball Prospectus, and who I would trust on the same level as Buster Olney for my baseball news, is saying that Ramirez's suspension is less A-Rod and more JC Romero, the Phillies pitcher who was suspended 50 games for using a supplement that he got at a GNC store.
Anyhow, here are some of Carroll's recent tweets:
Just heard a report on what and why Ramirez tested positive. Working to confirm, but ... this is more Romero than A-Rod.
it's also sounding as if this isn't someone injecting themselves knowingly for pure PE.
Still trying to confirm, but a source tells me Ramirez did NOT test positive for an anabolic steroid #fb
What I know: not pot, not ADD, not greenies. #manny
Seriously, let me know your thoughts, and we'll try and find out what he tested positive for ASAP.
HT: Will Carroll Twitter feed
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