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    Note on Cano: it isn't for a proper PED, but for what they term a masking agent, which is treated the same. The Independent analyst determined it was used to cheat the system (intent), though Cano states it was given to him by a licensed doctor in the Dominican Republic this past winter to treat a medical ailment.

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      Maybe players should stop seeing Dominican doctors. Its a very common refrain from players being banned.
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        Like I said on another board. I don’t care who prescribed it. If I’m in his shoes, I’m checking with the MLBPA before I take a swig of Robitussin, let alone a prescription.

        EDIT: This drug policy isn’t exactly new. The players know that they have the resources to check this stuff out. And if they don’t, it’s their own **** fault.
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          Originally posted by Hammer View Post
          Like I said on another board. I don’t care who prescribed it. If I’m in his shoes, I’m checking with the MLBPA before I take a swig of Robitussin, let alone a prescription.

          EDIT: This drug policy isn’t exactly new. The players know that they have the resources to check this stuff out. And if they don’t, it’s their own **** fault.
          Yep. Olympians cry the same song, and they've been at it a lot longer with way more resources to make sure they get it right.

          In Cano's case, I found it very interesting when I read that MLB was holding off on the penalty (they alerted Cano of the failed test at the beginning of the season), until they discovered intent. I don't know how they do that, but the fact they investigate it and are able to determine intent (assuming the investigation is all above board) is very telling (and ****ing) against the player.

          And, the fact that Cano is not going to appeal it at all (and fully admits to it while still claiming some innocence) tells me they showed him the evidence, and he knows he doesn't have a snowball's chance in Hades.
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            IMO...the suspension shouldn't start until he is healthy.
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            • Originally posted by Russell Jaslow View Post
              And, the fact that Cano is not going to appeal it at all (and fully admits to it while still claiming some innocence) tells me they showed him the evidence, and he knows he doesn't have a snowball's chance in Hades.
              I'm sure that the way Ryan Braun mishandled his public denial set a (very low) bar for players to just own up to their "mistake."
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              • Originally posted by First Time, Long Time View Post
                IMO...the suspension shouldn't start until he is healthy.
                And how do you define "healthy enough to play?" It’s a mess MLB doesn’t need to complicate.

                Besides they don’t get paid during the suspension, so it doesn’t really matter when it starts.
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                  Originally posted by Russell Jaslow View Post
                  And how do you define "healthy enough to play?"
                  Simple. On the active roster.
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                    • Originally posted by Russell Jaslow View Post
                      And how do you define "healthy enough to play?" It’s a mess MLB doesn’t need to complicate.

                      Besides they don’t get paid during the suspension, so it doesn’t really matter when it starts.
                      It matters that he accepted with a broken hand and would have been out for several months. Hes basically getting a 40 game suspension instead of 80.
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                        Originally posted by Kepler View Post
                        Simple. On the active roster.
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                          • Originally posted by JF_Gophers View Post
                            It matters that he accepted with a broken hand and would have been out for several months. Hes basically getting a 40 game suspension instead of 80.
                            Exactly. So i would say when he is cleared by a doctor/team to resume playing...then start the suspension.
                            Seems easy.
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                              Originally posted by First Time, Long Time View Post
                              Exactly. So i would say when he is cleared by a doctor/team to resume playing...then start the suspension.
                              Seems easy.
                              Well, the issue I see is this: what's to stop a team from clearing him to play after his initial stint on the 10-day DL?
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                                Originally posted by Hammer View Post
                                Well, the issue I see is this: what's to stop a team from clearing him to play after his initial stint on the 10-day DL?
                                And the union would have a sh*fit.
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