Twelve players suspended for PEDs

[RockaFowler]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/major-league-baseball-alex-rodriguez-ped-use-080513

Twelve players have accepted 50-game suspensions for violating baseball’s drug policy, Ken Rosenthal reports, citing sources.

An announcement is still expected for a potential suspension for Alex Rodriguez.

Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz, Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, Phillies reliever Antonio Bastardo, Mets outfielder Jordany Valdespin, Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera, free-agent pitcher Jordan Norberto, Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli, Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, Mets outfielder Cesar Puello, Astros reliever Sergio Escalona, Padres reliever Fautino De Los Santos and Yankees outfielder Fernando Martinez have accepted their punishments handed out by Major League Baseball based on findings in its investigation of the Biogenesis anti-aging clinic in Coral Gables, Fla.

[Auggie]

1. So Peralta won't be in the line-up against Cleveland tonight?

Can't say I'll miss him

[Auggie]

3. The answer is yes ...

Everyone but free agent Jordan Norberto and Rodriguez begin suspensions today, 8-5-13.

[Kingofalldems]

2. Gio cleared.

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[Jack Rabbit]

4. O, Barry Bonds, thou art mighty yet!

Thy spirit walks abroad and turns our syringes into our own proper tushies.

-- Apologies to Mr. Shakespeare