Fan Fanatic Sports Staff
It looks like Juan Pierre will finally get that playing time he's been asking for. Accordingly to ESPN, Manny Ramirez will be suspended for 50 games due to a positive test for performing enhancing drugs. Major League Baseball has yet to announce it so we don't have any idea yet as to what he was actually busted for.
This is a huge setback for both the Dodgers and the MLB. Manny has totally transformed the Dodgers lineup since his arrival last July. He's provided confidence to young players like Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and James Loney. Luckily the Dodgers play in a terrible NL West division and have a deep enough lineup to still play above .500 and maintain the division lead during his absence.
I can't stress enough how big this is for baseball. The 4 best players of my lifetime have now been linked to PED's. He joins Roger Clemens, Alex Rodriguez and Barry Bonds in PED infamy. I have never been a Manny fan for his off field, and sometimes on field, antics and this just makes it even worse. He showed his true scumbag colors by the way he acted in shooting his way out of Bostons. His already shaky image has now been completely tarnished. If he was stupid enough to take something now, there's is no doubt in my mind he has been taking something all along. With that being said, you should certainly reconsider his amazing stats.
Here's to hoping this doesn't send the Dodgers in a tailspin!
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