May 03, 2006
Minor Leaguer Suspended
Matt Rico tested positive for the second time and will miss 100 games.
Rico is in extended spring training, and hadn't played for a team yet this season. He was Tampa Bay's sixth-round draft pick in 2001 as an outfielder, but was converted to a pitcher last year. He had no record in eight games with short-season Class A Hudson Valley last year, finishing with a 2.53 ERA.
Another marginal player tests positive. Matt's probably not going to make the majors anyway, so he probably thought it was worth giving the drugs a try. If he gets away with it, the boost might be enough to give him a shot at the show.
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Why has the mainstream not caught on yet to the fact that it is mostly pitchers that get caught using steroids, not hitters?
If drugs helped you, it might be worth it. The only help I can see is they might keep you on the field.