Chris Davis tested positive for amphetamines. (25 Game Ban)

[Fiver]

Seriously, what the hell.

I think he probably meant DAVIS' season, not the O's as a whole. But it is Roy, so I could be wrong!! No disputing that Davis' season has been a disappointment, before and certainly now.

[BohKnowsBmore]

I hope the O's tell Davis to go jump in a lake. Clear out your locker and the ____ out of town.

Why? Again, stones coming out awfully quick here...

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[Can_of_corn]

Huge mistake to non-tender him. With this on his record he will make even less in arbitration. He would sign a one year redemption type deal regardless, might as well be with the Orioles.

Max cut is 20%

[eddie83]

Just to get the record straight:

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/12/chris-davis-suspended-25-games-for-amphetamine-use/?cid=yahoo

"Assuming no appeal of the suspension, he?d be available for the Orioles? ninth playoff game if they make it past the opening round."

So do you appeal and risk missing the whole playoffs or just take your punishment (I assume it starts today) so you can be back for the ALCS?

I think they are wrong. The appeal process happens before any announcement.

[Guest]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So unless <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Orioles?src=hash">#Orioles</a> play more than 8 gms in playoffs, they will be without both corner IFs: Machado and Davis.</p>— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) <a href="

">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Just don't see us overcomimg this.

[CA-ORIOLE]

That is patently false.

Not really provable, and you have a right to your opinion, but the objective fact (sss) is the metrics heavily favor Johnson over Davis at 3rd.

[SilentJames]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Davis has issued a statement saying he used Adderall -- he had exemption in past, but not this year</p>— Dan Connolly (@danconnollysun) <a href="

">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Well, That does explain things, if he has used Adderall in the past, it can trigger a positive test depending on when the test is administered.

I guess the issue comes down to the exemption. Why was it taken away? How long has he had it? How long has he been on Adderall. If has a legit prescription and has been taking it for years - then this really isn't a thing and the system seems to have the problem.

If he started taking it last year, well then, that would be interesting.

[eddie83]

Why not get the exemption?

Don't these people have agents to take care of this stuff?

He must not really need it.

[AdamK]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Davis has issued a statement saying he used Adderall -- he had exemption in past, but not this year</p>— Dan Connolly (@danconnollysun) <a href="

">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Fistpalm. Is there such a thing?

[Can_of_corn]

Does baseball have a problem with this adderall exemption? Gamboa, Davis. Why is it exempted one year and not the next?

You have to apply each year. They also cracked down a bit on them since the amount of applicants was so high after it was banned.

[Palmoripken]

Not to speak for Roy, but I believe he was talking about Davis's disappointing season not the Os.

I think so. I wish he would clarify because he does have a tendency to get hyperbolic.

[FlipTheBird]

Homers are overrated. He's the worst starting player on our roster this year, so it won't matter much if we lose him.

To any other team, yes. To the Baltimore Orioles, they are our life blood. Do not mistake this.

[SilentJames]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So unless <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Orioles?src=hash">#Orioles</a> play more than 8 gms in playoffs, they will be without both corner IFs: Machado and Davis.</p>— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) <a href="

">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Just don't see us overcomimg this.

You haven't really seen us overcoming anything since April.

[tntoriole]

Adderall can be taken appropriately for adults with ADHD- prescribed, legitimate and no more performance enhancing than any other medication that corrects a medical disorder and thus makes performance better. Adderall can also be taken inappropriately and misused in nonprescribed fashion for stimulant effects.

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[jjnono]

Adderall seems to be the excuse du jour on this one.

Right, this has got to be it...