Second baseman Freddy Galvis has been suspended 50 games after testing positive for a metabolite of Clostebol, a performance-enhancing drug that violates the league's banned substance program, CSNPhilly has learned. The suspension begins immediately. More coming. On second thought, no comment ... The Phillies issued this statement: "The Phillies continue to believe in and endorse Major League Baseball's drug policy. We also support Freddy Galvis in his determination to put this matter behind him and we look forward to his return as a productive member of the Phillies as soon as possible." ... Galvis, who is on the disabled list with a back fracture, was not expected back anytime soon, so the suspension is unlikely to cost the 22-year-old healthy playing time.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
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David Murphy: not a fan o' Galvis.
Posted by: Bake McBride was Here | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:27 PM
In related news, "Former Egyptian leader Mubarak 'clinically dead'."
Posted by: Bake McBride was Here | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:28 PM
Ha Ha!
Posted by: Ryan Braun | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:29 PM
Raining?
No, its pouring...
Posted by: HammRadio | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:31 PM
He was assigned J.C. Romero's old locker and thought it was an aspirin bottle he left behind.
Posted by: clout | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:32 PM
The curse of Wilson Valdez.
Posted by: HammRadio | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:34 PM
"One male athlete whose urine tested positive for traces of clostebol metabolites claimed that he was contaminated as a result of sexual intercourse with a woman taking a medication containing clostebol."
http://www.clinchem.org/content/50/2/456.full
Maybe he just forgot to wear a jimmy hat?
Posted by: Dickie Thong | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:38 PM
Herndon, TJ surgery.
Meh.
Posted by: Bake McBride was Here | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:38 PM
@ToddZolecki
"Oh yeah, Laynce Nix suffered a setback today (strained left calf). Pretty much bad news everywhere."
"Stutes could be headed to exploratory surgery for his shoulder. Herndon could be on his way toward Tommy John surgery. Would be blow to pen."
Posted by: Dickie Thong | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:42 PM
"Breaking News: Hatfield Quality Meats has announced the FDA is pulling all Phillies Franks from shelves. No reason given why."
Posted by: Tom G. | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:43 PM
Charlie Manuel said to be steamed about being excluded from Shane Victorino Fashion Show.
"I wanted to wear my overalls and straw hat, but they wouldn't let me."
Posted by: Russ | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:57 PM
Ha ha! Thanks, Russ. I wanted to see Uncle Cholly in his hayseed outfit.
Posted by: Lake Fred | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 06:12 PM
Yo, newer thread
Posted by: EastFallowfield | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 07:51 PM