sppunk Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 AL Playoff Outfielder Tests Positive for Steroids USA Today Sports Weekly: "An American League outfielder on a postseason team tested positive for steroids, according to his agent, but the player is appealing the results." Certainly interesting, but I didn't make much of it until we talked to Baseball Prospectus' Will Carroll on today's Sports Bloggers Live. Will writes a weekly column for BP that Peter Gammons has called an "industry standard," and he also wrote a book called 'The Juice' earlier this year. His response when told of the rumor? Carroll: "I really can't talk about it right now. It should be coming out within the next two weeks." SBL: "Is this a name we're actually going to care about?" Carroll: "Yes." SBL: "Is it a World Series champion?" Carroll: "I really can't talk about it." SBL: "I would hope not, because that might turn those White Sox black... Will, cough once if he's on the White Sox... Cough twice if it's Gary Sheffield." Carroll: "I was involved in the appeals process so I can't comment at all." Here's the full audio interview. The dialogue dictated here takes place between 6:20 and 7:00. If this is true, there's a 1-in-4 chance someone on the White Sox used steroids this season and then contributed to Chicago's first World Series victory since 1917. And there's a 100% chance a player used and then participated in the playoffs. So... Who was it? And what would Selig do if that player was the World Series MVP or the Game 2 hero? Would it be a Black Sox-level fiasco? Say it ain't so, Jermaine! Given what we presume to know -- that the guy is in the AL, made the playoffs, is relatively significant and plays outfield -- the list of possibilities is only 12-deep: · Chicago: Podsednik, Dye, Rowand · Anaheim: Anderson, Guerrero, Finley · New York: Matsui, Sheffield, Williams · Boston: Ramirez, Damon, Nixon As a fan of the game and none of the teams or players involved here (actually, Vlad is rad), I hope none of them are guilty. But if one is, I certainly hope he isn't on the White Sox. http://journals.aol.com/dcsportsguy/mrirre...nt/entries/2162 From each team, my guess: Chicago: Rowand LAA: Guerrero NYY: Sheffield Boston: Nixon I remember reading somewhere that last month, when the Yanks were in Boston, a drunken Giambi was at a restaurant loudly shooting off his mouth to his table about how Matsui was the biggest juicer in the AL, or something to that effect. One thing to consider, though - how would 'roids aid in recovering from back injuries? Because there are at least a couple of candidates listed to whom that logic may apply. If it is Damon, here's a story that would make him look like the biggest #### in the world. And, it could be Podsednik - I mean, the dude hit two postseason HRs! And, one more though on this: A player who failed a steroid test was allowed to play in the post season? With the consent of Major League Baseball? That's not good ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Yeah, more than a black sox scandle, this would be an MLB scandle. Letting Palmeiro appeal and get to a milestone is one thing, allowing the WS outcome to be affected is a whole new ballgame! Might the Astros get a championship anyway? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubbardjack Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 I have a feeling it could be one of the Yankees, either Sheffield or Matsui.... I've always thought Sheffield was a juicer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razzledazzle Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 I'd have to say Sheffield. If there were proof that it affected the size of someones ears i'd say Chopsui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachb Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 sheff has continuously denied using them. i dont think it will be him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBroadcaster Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Originally posted by coachbsheff has continuously denied using them. i dont think it will be him So did Raffy, and we see how that turned out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptrick77 Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 I wonder if they test for the World Cup Games & that is the real reason Ol' Sheff refuses to play .......... ??? :hmmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase.colston Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Maybe it's David Ortiz! Oh wait, that can't be it. He plays for Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverdog Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I would think Sheffield or Ramirez. Just my thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseballstar6906 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 i hope its not someone for the white sox because that would make me p-o because they had a cheater help them win the world series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshClub22 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 all in all i think it will be sheffield..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razzledazzle Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Eckstein:whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarletonPride84 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Lets see im just gonna blame someone on the white sox who hit a game winning homer in the world series know who im thinkin of? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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