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

[Lester Freamon]

I wasn't aware he had a first offense.

Under the CBA they won't disclose it if it's not tied to a suspension. In the NFL, I don't even think they suspend players for first time PED positives.

[Palmoripken]

Under the CBA they won't disclose it if it's not tied to a suspension. In the NFL, I don't even think they suspend players for first time PED positives.

Yeah James just explained that to me, got it. Just SMH at the whole thing. Anyhow, we've had adversity all year. Can and hopefully will win without him.

[MemorialStadKid]

25 GAMES FOR ADDERALL is absolutely ridiculous.

He should appeal! This is just plain stupid. MLB is overreaching.

MSK

[SilentJames]

Gotcha, thanks. Agree with you about the bottom line here. Don't know what he was thinking.

Well he might have been thinking: "I need my medication so I can function as a human." And decided the risk/ reward of that was worth it. Perhaps he started taking lower doses (which may have explained his terrible season at the plate) but they still tripped the test.

Of course, this is the ONLY situation, where Davis doesn't look like an idiot.

[weams]

Why he's getting cheaper by the minute.

It is evident that he does not hit so well without Adderall.

[CP0861]

I was thinking the same thing, everyone will be calling him a steroid user now.

reason #5,679 he's an idiot for putting himself in this situation. yes, people will connect the dots, and personally, I won't blame them.

he's a prime example why everyone suspects everyone. he even opened his mouth against PED's......then gets caught taking a banned substance.

stop taking banned substances, stop lying through your teeth.....and maybe, just maybe, the fans might get some confidence back.

in the meantime, these guys get what they deserve imo.

[Can_of_corn]

25 GAMES FOR ADDERALL is absolutely ridiculous.

He should appeal! This is just plain stupid. MLB is overreaching.

MSK

The Union agreed to it.

He got popped once and he kept using it.

[Palmoripken]

Well he might have been thinking: "I need my medication so I can function as a human." And decided the risk/ reward of that was worth it. Perhaps he started taking lower doses (which may have explained his terrible season at the plate) but they still tripped the test.

Of course, this is the ONLY situation, where Davis doesn't look like an idiot.

Right, I guess we shall see what happens here.

[Can_of_corn]

Well he might have been thinking: "I need my medication so I can function as a human." And decided the risk/ reward of that was worth it. Perhaps he started taking lower doses (which may have explained his terrible season at the plate) but they still tripped the test.

Of course, this is the ONLY situation, where Davis doesn't look like an idiot.

Once you get popped once you HAVE to stop using.

[islebreeze]

Does this mean that Clevenger will make the playoff roster now? Especially since he can play some first base.

[TouchemAll]

next man up o

^^^^^^this ^^^^^^^

[SpringBarb]

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Like this quote from Buck.

[SilentJames]

There are some 100 players allowed to use. Davis isn't one of them. Think they are just picking on him?

No, but it would be interesting to hear the rationale for his denial of the exemption from the league. Perhaps they were cracking down on them because they knew it was coming out that gave ARod a testosterone exemption in 07 and it makes them look bad.

Certainly Davis isn't the only one that had an exemption revoked.

[Fiver]

Forgive me in advance but is anyone else having Raffy 2005 flashbacks? The season certainly did not go well after THAT announcement! I was in the Yard the day they announced that one for a mid-week day game. Will never forget it.

Hope 2014 turns out better than that one did...

[Palmoripken]

Just got the line ups for today's game. Hardy's in at SS and Kelly J will be at 3B.