Ortiz speaks out about the steroid policy, noting how Latin players have been the ones who’re getting caught:
Ortiz was inclined to think [Juan] Rincon simply didn’t understand or was unclear about what he was taking, a problem Ortiz believes is widespread among Latin players because of the language barrier.
Ortiz also believes Major League Baseball and the Players Association should change their policy and announce the substance in positive tests, to eliminate suspicion.
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“I just know that Juan would be afraid to do anything like [take steroids],” said Ortiz. “I think they need to tell people what the suspension is for, because people see a name on the screen and think he must be doing the same things as [Jose] Canseco, when he really took some ephedra instead of andro. Those aren’t the same thing.”
Globe story. I’m just as curious about what people are getting caught for. Right now, the impression is they’re finally getting some steroids-takers, but what if it turns out to be something else?