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by Joe Capozzi
Florida Marlins catcher Ronny Paulino has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
The suspension of Paulino is effective immediately, beginning tonight, when the Marlins host the Houston Astros.
“To control my weight this season, I used a dietary pill. Regretfully, I recently learned that the dietary pill contained a substance banned under Major League Baseball’s drug policy,” Paulino said in a statement issued by the team.
“I am ashamed and saddened for disappointing and distracting my family, my teammates, the entire Florida Marlins’ organization, and baseball fans. My heartfelt and most sincere apology.
“I accept full responsibility and all consequences for this mistake and therefore, choose not to challenge my suspension. I was irresponsible for failing to take all precautionary steps in confirming the approval of the dietary pill. Without a doubt, I have learned from my mistake.”
This means the Marlins will go with the catching tandem of Brett Hayes and Brad Davis — two guys who spent most of the year in the minor leagues.
Meanwhile, several reports say an unspecified National League team has claimed outfielder Cody Ross on waivers.
This means the Marlins could be working a trade for Cody, but they also could be measuring the interest in him.
Florida Marlins catcher Ronny Paulino has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
The suspension of Paulino is effective immediately, beginning tonight, when the Marlins host the Houston Astros.
“To control my weight this season, I used a dietary pill. Regretfully, I recently learned that the dietary pill contained a substance banned under Major League Baseball’s drug policy,” Paulino said in a statement issued by the team.
“I am ashamed and saddened for disappointing and distracting my family, my teammates, the entire Florida Marlins’ organization, and baseball fans. My heartfelt and most sincere apology.
“I accept full responsibility and all consequences for this mistake and therefore, choose not to challenge my suspension. I was irresponsible for failing to take all precautionary steps in confirming the approval of the dietary pill. Without a doubt, I have learned from my mistake.”
This means the Marlins will go with the catching tandem of Brett Hayes and Brad Davis — two guys who spent most of the year in the minor leagues.
Meanwhile, several reports say an unspecified National League team has claimed outfielder Cody Ross on waivers.
This means the Marlins could be working a trade for Cody, but they also could be measuring the interest in him.
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