The minor league first baseman, who may have just screwed up his chance at ever returning to the big leagues, is the first player suspended by Major League Baseball for a positive HGH test under its minor league drug testing program. What a moron.
The 30-year-old Jacobs played in the majors from 2005-10, collecting 100 homers and 310 RBI with a career .254 batting average between the New York Mets, Florida Marlins and Kansas City Royals. He received a 50-game suspension Thursday for choosing to take the banned performance-enhancing drug rather than heal naturally, and was subsequently released by the Colorado Rockies. His excuse? He needed to overcome knee and back problems.
The Rockies released a statement detailing their disappointment in Jacobs and saying PEDs must be banished from the sport. Jacobs, of course, apologized:
"A few weeks ago, in an attempt to overcome knee and back problems, I made the terrible decision to take HGH. I immediately stopped a couple of days later after being tested. Taking it was one of the worst decisions I could have ever made, one for which I take full responsibility. I apologize to my family, friends, the Colorado Rockies organization, Major League Baseball and to the fans. Now, as required by the minor league drug program, I will serve a 50-game suspension. After my suspension is completed, I hope to have the opportunity to continue my career in the game that I love so much."
Honestly, I'm shocked that any player would still attempt to get away with taking a banned substance. Odds are, you'll get caught. Bud Selig is watching you.
[New York Times]
3 comments:
"What a moron" is right. Why do these kids continue to try to cheat the system??
I don't get it either.
C'mon..he was using HGH to recover from injury. That's legit, right?
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