Neifi Perez and banned substances

[daske17]

only tangentially related...are the rumors that Eyre can no longer use his ADD meds true?

 

I can't imagine that's the case. If you have a solid medical reason for taking a medication, no organization can ban you from taking them.

 

I'm sure that certain players have received exemptions so long as they're under a doctor's care (as long as the doctor isn't Dr. Nick).

[jjgman21]

only tangentially related...are the rumors that Eyre can no longer use his ADD meds true?

 

I can't imagine that's the case. If you have a solid medical reason for taking a medication, no organization can ban you from taking them.

 

I'm sure that certain players have received exemptions so long as they're under a doctor's care (as long as the doctor isn't Dr. Nick).

 

well it wouldn't be the organization, it would be the league.

 

there are tons of medical reasons to take steroids. I wouldn't think MLB would allow that just because there is a medical reason for it.

 

 

 

 

 

I don't see why the Cubs don't come up with an imagined injury for Eyre. every team in the league does it (see Wade Miller).

[CubColtPacer]

only tangentially related...are the rumors that Eyre can no longer use his ADD meds true?

 

I can't imagine that's the case. If you have a solid medical reason for taking a medication, no organization can ban you from taking them.

 

I'm sure that certain players have received exemptions so long as they're under a doctor's care (as long as the doctor isn't Dr. Nick).

 

well it wouldn't be the organization, it would be the league.

 

there are tons of medical reasons to take steroids. I wouldn't think MLB would allow that just because there is a medical reason for it.

 

 

 

 

 

I don't see why the Cubs don't come up with an imagined injury for Eyre. every team in the league does it (see Wade Miller).

 

You can't imagine an injury if the player refuses to go along with it.

[jjgman21]

only tangentially related...are the rumors that Eyre can no longer use his ADD meds true?

 

I can't imagine that's the case. If you have a solid medical reason for taking a medication, no organization can ban you from taking them.

 

I'm sure that certain players have received exemptions so long as they're under a doctor's care (as long as the doctor isn't Dr. Nick).

 

well it wouldn't be the organization, it would be the league.

 

there are tons of medical reasons to take steroids. I wouldn't think MLB would allow that just because there is a medical reason for it.

 

 

 

 

 

I don't see why the Cubs don't come up with an imagined injury for Eyre. every team in the league does it (see Wade Miller).

 

You can't imagine an injury if the player refuses to go along with it.

 

if Eyre refuses to go along with it, he needs to start taking more ADD medication because clearly he forgot about how badly he embarrasses himself everytime he goes out to the mound.

 

 

that was meant to be humorous, not argumentative.

[Outshined_One]

only tangentially related...are the rumors that Eyre can no longer use his ADD meds true?

 

I can't imagine that's the case. If you have a solid medical reason for taking a medication, no organization can ban you from taking them.

 

I'm sure that certain players have received exemptions so long as they're under a doctor's care (as long as the doctor isn't Dr. Nick).

 

That and teams would have all sorts of fun lawsuits on their hands if they banned all prescription medication. Between painkillers, asthma medication, heart pills, and other prescriptions, I'm guessing a sizable percentage of baseball players have various legitimate conditions which require prescriptions in order for them to function normally...much less live.

[Mizzou]

I wonder if the Tigers will appeal and try to get the suspension increased to 50 games.

[Brian]

I wonder if a side effect of his drugs are delusions.

 

I say to my fans that I am not stupid. I know the difference between good and bad and there are things that are going to be known going forward, but my lawyer has advised me not to talk for now.

[frostwyrm]

I wonder if a side effect of his drugs are delusions.

 

I say to my fans that I am not stupid. I know the difference between good and bad and there are things that are going to be known going forward, but my lawyer has advised me not to talk for now.

 

Fans, parents, whatever.

[Butterscup1679666578]

I wonder if a side effect of his drugs are delusions.

 

I say to my fans that I am not stupid. I know the difference between good and bad and there are things that are going to be known going forward, but my lawyer has advised me not to talk for now.

 

You beat me to it.

[NCCubFan]

I thought substance abuse/performance enhancers were a 50 game ban...?

 

Steroids are a 50 game ban. Other substance abuse cases have a completely different program and punishment scale.

I thought the 50-game suspension was for minor leaguers, not major leaguers.

 

Then again, Neifi is a minor leaguer even if he's taking up space on a major league roster. :lol:

[CubmanPi]

I wonder if the Tigers will appeal and try to get the suspension increased to 50 games.

:lol:

[The Voice of Reason]

No punch line necessary.

[TheDude]

I think this proves one of the biggest misconceptions about banned substances in baseball - it's not always the prime time guy, it's the fringe players light on talent trying to stick in the big leagues that are most motivated to look for an edge.

 

I'm not surprised at all by this.

[Roast]

I wonder if the Tigers will appeal and try to get the suspension increased to 50 games.

:lol:

 

hahaha, that's awesome.

[Careless]

I think this proves one of the biggest misconceptions about banned substances in baseball - it's not always the prime time guy, it's the fringe players light on talent trying to stick in the big leagues that are most motivated to look for an edge.

 

I'm not surprised at all by this.

So the fact that every other case has been a nobody/has-been didn't tip you off?

[Sammy Sofa]

I think this proves one of the biggest misconceptions about banned substances in baseball - it's not always the prime time guy, it's the fringe players light on talent trying to stick in the big leagues that are most motivated to look for an edge.

 

I'm not surprised at all by this.

So the fact that every other case has been a nobody/has-been didn't tip you off?

 

What are you talking about? Matt Lawton was one of the finest players to ever play the game.

[Omar]

Former Cubs in the past couple years accused of illegal drug use:

Matt Lawton

Jerry Hairston Jr.

Neifi Perez

 

I wonder who's next.

 

Freddie Bynum?

[frostwyrm]

It's likely Neifi has played his last game in MLB. He was already on the bubble and his replacement would just have to be non-awful to take his spot away from him. If the Tigers do bring Neifi back that would be an indication of a horribly thin bench. If he's released it's doubtful any other team will pick up his contract. I can't see teams lining up to sign him for 2008 either.

[CubmanPi]

Former Cubs in the past couple years accused of illegal drug use:

Matt Lawton

Jerry Hairston Jr.

Neifi Perez

 

I wonder who's next.

 

Freddie Bynum?

Ronny Cedeno.

[jaydee]

lay off the crystal meth, neifi. or dont. i really dont care about your future much.

[WolverineX40]

Nefti Perez took "something" that was illegal in baseball, and it didn't help his stats?

 

If I am Nefti, I demand a refund.

[Banedon]

Boy he's getting a lot of sympathy huh?

 

"The rules are in the books," shortstop Carlos Guillen said in Detroit's clubhouse, which was closed to the media 40 minutes later than normal following a team meeting.

 

Outfielder Magglio Ordonez, sitting next to Guillen, chimed in.

 

"Rules are rules. You break the rules ..." Ordonez said before Guillen finished his thought.

 

"You pay," Guillen said.

 

"Everybody is educated," Dombrowski said. "Everybody knows the program."

[MPC]

neifi should organize a meeting on the meeting with the pitcher to calm him down about the suspension.

[frostwyrm]

Boy he's getting a lot of sympathy huh?

 

"The rules are in the books," shortstop Carlos Guillen said in Detroit's clubhouse, which was closed to the media 40 minutes later than normal following a team meeting.

 

Outfielder Magglio Ordonez, sitting next to Guillen, chimed in.

 

"Rules are rules. You break the rules ..." Ordonez said before Guillen finished his thought.

 

"You pay," Guillen said.

 

"Everybody is educated," Dombrowski said. "Everybody knows the program."

 

The way they're talking I don't think Neifi will be back. Ending his career on a drug suspension seems oddly fitting. According to ESPN Neifi is losing $400K in salary, so Dombrowski has to be happy about saving some money.