Farmers Only: Well, we figured out what happened to Justin Mallett
by BK on Jun 4, 2009 7:00 AM EDT
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PrintThe past few days, we've been wondering why the Reds suddenly released pitcher Justin Mallett off of their AA team in Carolina on Friday. Well, wonder no further. According to ESPN, Mallett tested positive for a "drug of abuse", and has been suspended for 100 games (its his second offense). He isn't much use to the Reds right now, and you have to think that his career may be over, as his suspension will start after he signs with a major league club and not many teams will take a flyer on a 27-year old who has a 100 game suspension in front of him.
- Louisville won their 4th in a row, 4-2 over Pawtucket. Justin Lehr started and pitched well, going 5 1/3 innings of 2 run ball to earn his league leading 6th win of the season. Danny Richar led the offense, going 3-for-4 with a solo HR, and Wes Bankston and Daniel Dorn both went deep for the Bats as well. Up next: Sam LeCure takes the hill against Pawtucket at 7:05.
- Zachary Cozart was the hero for Carolina, as his walk-off homer netted the Mudcats a 4-3 win against Tennessee to extend their streak to 7 games. Jordan Smith had another good pitching performance, giving up 3 runs in 8 strong innings. Yonder Alonso and Chris Heisey both had two hits for the Mudcats. Up next: James Avery goes for the 5-game series sweep, at 7:15.
- Justin Reed was 3-for-3 but the rest of the Sarasota offense couldn't get anything together, as they lost to Brevard County 5-0. Travis Webb was okay in his start, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up 2 runs. Up next: Luis Montano takes on Brevard County at 7.
- Dayton came back in the 10th to beat South Bend 3-2. It was 1-1 though 9 innings, with Dayton's run scored on Cody Puckett's 10th HR of the season, and South Bend took a 2-1 lead off of Mark James in the 10th (in James' 4th inning of work). In the bottom of the inning, Kevin Coddington singled, and David Sappelt reached on an error, scoring Coddington to tie the ballgame. Miguel Rojas singled him in for the winning run. Matt Fairel started the game for Dayton, giving up one hit and no runs in only 5 innings. Not sure why he got taken out, but hopefully it won't be an injury. He's having a monster season so far. Up next: Josh Ravin takes on South Bend at 7.
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huh,
will we ever know what the “drug of abuse” was? I am curious as to whether he needs treatment, or if baseball needs to relax.
we probably won't find out
unless he decides to tell.
But I would say he needs treatment. This was the second time he was caught, and he knew what the consequences would be if he failed another drug test. He’s 27, not a kid. If he couldn’t refrain from drug use to save his career, he has a problem.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Yeah, you'd have to be monumentally stupid
to get caught (and suspended) multiple times for smoking pot, so it seems safe to assume that he’s addicted to something and needs help. Hopefully he can find it now.
Let me write out a formal proof for you.
if he were on pcp
wouldnt he be throwing around 104 mph?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 4, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
/lamarodom'd
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
It might be LSD
/Dock Ellis’d
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 4, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
As I understand it
MLB only regularly tests for PEDs.
“Drugs of abuse” like pot are not allowed, but they don’t test for them unless the player is a problem, and they have reason to suspect drugs are the reason.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Just because some assholes have a problem with you smoking pot all the time
does not mean you have a problem.
"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon
by Colin Auscapee on Jun 4, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
it does if it means you end up losing your job
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Memo to Obama:
Please fix this.
"I lay my head on the railroad tracks, and wait for the double E"- Warren Zevon
by Colin Auscapee on Jun 4, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Anybody second guessing the Reds pick of Yonder last year?
If you weren’t before, you are now.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
Wilson Betemit DFA'd
Can’t say I’m surprised.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Beckham's a stud
But I can’t question the Yonder pick just yet.
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
I think he'd look damn nice in our infield right now
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 4, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't argue with that
But we have a couple of 3B prospects and if Votto moves to LF next year to make room for Yonder, I’m happy. Of course I’d play him over Sea Bass RIGHT NOW.
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
I'd play Janish over Sea Bass RIGHT NOW
And Hairston, too. What I’m saying is, I don’t like having Alex Gonzalez on the team, and will be happy when he goes away.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 4, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Can't rec you enough here, good sir.
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
Oh, and thanks to the other night
I had to go find me some MXPX, NOFX, Minor Treat, & Pennywise. No Skid Row though.
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
ahem, Minor Threat
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
thanks to the other night,
I bought a Sony laptop. But it looks like I may just fill it with Passion Pit. Sorry guys.
Ali Boombaye
I'm back in Cleveland
so…no, unfortunately. But I’m gonna go to a Columbus Crew game on the sooner side
Minor Treat would be an AWESOME name for a band.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 4, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
It's already my nickname for my, well.....nevermind.
"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."
by jch24 on Jun 4, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
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