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Word to the wise. I wouldn't trust a promoter with a red box next to his profile.

They both suck!

Another #1 pick gone bust! So sad.

As bad as Kevin Brown is, he's still a better option than Mr. Glavine. I know thats not saying much, but the point is it could be worse!

MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins relief pitcher Juan Rincon was suspended for 10 days without pay Monday after he tested positive for a prohibited substance listed on Major League Baseball's Drug Policy. Rincon was the fifth player on a Major League roster suspended this season for testing positive for steroids, or steroid precursors, under the league's tougher stance against performance enhancing drugs. Tampa Bay outfielder Alex Sanchez, Seattle outfielder Jamal Strong, Colorado outfielder Jorge Piedra and Texas pitcher Agustin Montero have also had positive test results this season. The club said Rincon could not be reached for comment. Twins pitcher and union representative Kyle Lohse and Rincon's agent said the right-hander was going to file an appeal with the league. "Suffice it to say, he was devastated and stunned by the result," Rincon agent Ed Setlik told The Associated Press after speaking with pitcher. Rincon will have to begin serving his suspension immediately and won't be allowed to return until May 12. "It's something we have to deal with," Twins general manager Terry Ryan said. On the field, that may not be an easy task. Rincon is an essential part of the club's bullpen as a setup man for closer Joe Nathan. The 26-year-old emerged as one of the American League's top relievers last season, going 11-6 with a 2.63 ERA in 77 games. He was rewarded with a new two-year contract in March that pays him $440,000 this season and $900,000 in 2006. In 12 games this season, Rincon is 2-1 with a 2.25 ERA. He has allowed five walks and struck out 15. "It's one of those things you hate to hear about," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said of the suspension. "I'm sure Juanie feels real bad. We'll just have to work through this. Another lesson learned. "Juanie is one of my players and I feel bad. But there are rules you have to abide by. We'll let everything that needs to take place, take place." Twins players were enjoying an off day Monday but were absorbing the news. "It's definitely surprising to all of us," third baseman Michael Cuddyer said. "We didn't see it coming." However, teammates were clearly backing him. "Juan is a good team guy," Lohse said. "We want him to know we support him. We'll see what happens when all of the facts are out there." "We'll stand behind him," Cuddyer said. "We'll get him back in 10 days and we'll throw him back out there. He'll definitely be welcomed back. That's the kind of team we are." The Twins bullpen, already without injured right-hander Grant Balfour for the entire season, will now look to lefty J.C. Romero and right-hander Jesse Crain to step up in Rincon's absence. "We have issues with our pitching staff," Gardenhire said. "There's a lot at stake here. We'll have to adjust and ad-lib. That just puts a little more pressure on the rest of the guys." To replace Rincon on the roster, the Twins purchased the contract of right-handed pitching prospect Scott Baker from Triple-A Rochester. Baker was 1-0 with a 1.33 ERA in five starts this season. He offers the rotation protection in case Lohse's strained right shoulder prevents him from making his next scheduled start Saturday at Tampa Bay. "He can pitch out of the rotation or out of the bullpen and gives Gardy flexibility," Ryan said of Baker. "He's pitched as well as anyone we have at Rochester." Major League Baseball and the union agreed last offseason to amend the collective bargaining agreement to take a stand against performance-enhancing drugs. Players were tested during Spring Training and are now subject to more random testing throughout the season and stiffer penalties for positive tests. In a letter to Players' Association boss Don Fehr last week, Commissioner Bud Selig proposed even tougher penalties against players who violate the drug policy. Under Selig's plan, first-time offenders would be suspended 50 games without pay, second offenders would get a 100-game suspension, and a third offense would bring a lifetime ban from professional baseball. This 10 game suspension is obviously not working. The new 50 game suspension sounds much better. Can't wait to see who's next on the list. Brian Roberts?

Nice win for the Sonics! I wish I could have stayed up and watched the whole game but this whole work thing fucked that up. All I got to say is baby Jesus keeps proving to Seattle management he is worth the $. Time for Shultz to step up and lock him, and McMillan up with some nice contracts. Mr. Starbucks better not fuck this one up.

I wouldn't be surprised if George let Mel go before the all-star break.

Prob the funniest thing u ever said. Now keep it going!

JJ from Seattle picked a good time to break out of his shell. Definately the difference maker in games 1&2.

Poor Shawn Bradley. hahahaha

Brian Roberts is the fantasy king right now! Big ups to the manager that scooped him up.

lol! He called me and told me.

Exactly! As long as no one gets seriously injured its all part of the game, IMO. And thats why it was good to see a team like TB fire back and not back down to the Red Sux. The only thing more amusing over the weekend was that girl who tried singing the national anthem before a hockey game. Now that shit was hilarious!

Fuck that! Boston has been doing that kinda shit for years. Props to Sweet Lou for giving those orders.

Good trade there Jon..... getting rid of Burrell just in time.

Whats even funnier is fat Ortiz trying to duck under that pitch yesterday. Didn't know that fat fuck could move that fast. lol! I love how all the Pink Sox fans love talking about class while their sorry ass team is getting caught up in a plunk fest, flipping bats, and getting in a brawl with a $29 million payroll team. Who's next the Royals?....Blue Jays? hahahahaha! Meanwhile back in Yankee land RJ is back to his usual self pitching a beauty. Go Yankees!

We aint sweatin it.

Yeah, shes got the butterface. Who the hell is she though?

Dont give him any ideas man.....he'll never go away!

Colorado is the worst team in baseball, how could it get any worse?! Yeah he can hit more HR's at Coors field b/c of the thin air but I'm sure he'll do well at hitter friendly, Camden Yards, batting in a lineup with Roberts, Tejada, Sosa, Javy, Palmeiro, and company.

Todd Helton needs to get out of Colorado ASAP and going to Camden yards wouldn't be a bad trade off. If I were Colorado I would forget about Jay Gibbons and prospects I would go after Brian Roberts this guy is an animal.

Thats because McGrady is on the team this year.

Damn, Micheal Ben Gordon hit another game winner last night. This kid is so clutch in the 4th quarter.

MVP-I would have to say Nash over Shaq this year due to the fact that he helped the Suns become the overall first place team from start to finish(reg season). The Suns also suffered greatly when Nash was not in the lineup where the Heat on the other won a handful of games when Shaq was out. So the advantage goes to Nash but by a very slim margin. ROY- Ben Gordon hands down. COY- Nate McMillan. It was a 3 year process but finally got his players to buy into his system and it paid off. Winning the division should help his cause. 6th man-Gordan Most Improved-Bobby Simmons- This guy came out of nowhere. He can flat out play on a consitant basis. Should beat out Kyle Korver for the award IMO. NBA Champs- Heat!

So with the season winding down, who do you think will win some of this years awards: MVP ROY(rookie of the year) COY(Coach of the year) 6th man Most improved Nba Championship