Melky Cabrera, whose breakout season with the San Francisco Giants was highlighted by his MVP performance in the All-Star Game, has been suspended 50 games for testing positive for testosterone, Major League Baseball announced.
Cabrera released a statement through the major league players’ association accepting full responsibility for his positive test:
“My positive test was the result of my use of a substance I should not have used. I accept my suspension under the Joint Drug Program and I will try to move on with my life. I am deeply sorry for my mistake and I apologize to my teammates, to the San Francisco Giants organization and to the fans for letting them down.”
Guess that helps explain how you go from being one of the worst hitters in baseball (Braves) to one of the best?
84 Comments
Jim Leyritz's Cellmate August 15, 2012 15:21
Part of his continued withdrawal from being away from Cano…
Ki m Last August 15, 2012 15:44
Lumps
Robbie Cano August 15, 2012 18:28
Where are those morons who said they’d rather have Melky over me? Now what you gotta say? You’ll find 100% pure dominicano talent baby… only on Jes!
DormantUlcer August 15, 2012 20:43
Was there ever one person who actually did say that?
Reality August 15, 2012 20:47
Like you don’t do PEDs?!?!?
Nathan August 15, 2012 15:22
Juicy Melk! I think that deserves a photoshop!
Yuri Sucart August 15, 2012 15:22
Why else would Melky become Alex’s best friend? To get my Cell # of course!
David Ortiz August 15, 2012 18:30
He should have just asked me for some milkshakes…
George Mitchell August 16, 2012 01:08
Hush boy.
Cephster August 16, 2012 09:35
THIS ^^
Brian S. August 15, 2012 15:25
He wasn’t stinky
David Ortiz August 15, 2012 15:30
I always wondered. You don’t turn from an average scrub into a monster overnight.
Brady Anderson August 15, 2012 15:48
I know, right?
Brett Boone August 15, 2012 16:28
Exactly.
The entire 2004 Boston Red Sox Roster August 21, 2012 12:13
Say Word…
Mark Mcgwire August 15, 2012 18:31
Word.
Jose Bautista August 15, 2012 18:53
Yessir
Sammy Sosa August 15, 2012 19:15
I literally turned into a monster.
Melky Cabrera August 16, 2012 01:59
Joo went from looking like Sammy Davis Jr. to looking like Mr. T to looking like a paler Dracula.
Doris From Rego Park August 15, 2012 15:31
*cough*
Kevin Millwood August 15, 2012 16:24
nasty ….
Blocking out Distractions and Focusing on Baseball August 15, 2012 15:34
No, I was not the reason that Melky went from average to really really good overnight.
Joe Páwlikowski August 15, 2012 15:38
Does awallowing man juice count as performance enhancing? I’m naughty.
Mike Silva August 15, 2012 16:01
I KNOW ONE THING IT DOESNT HELP WITH, FACE CRATERS, THAT FALLACY THAT SEMEN MAKES YOUR FACE BABY SMOOTH OBVIOUSLY IS A LIE.
JOIN ME TONIGHT ON NY BASEBALL DIGEST FOR MORE SWISHER AND JOBA HATE
Ben Ka Baack August 15, 2012 18:32
I’ll ask my dad
Joe Páwlikowski August 16, 2012 09:36
I respect both of you immensely.
Wait August 15, 2012 15:47
Since when does Nomaas update the blog in the middle of the day?
I Know! August 15, 2012 16:07
When their article is something that was already done for them and all they have to do is copy and paste, and post an agreeable opinion.
Mike Asxia August 15, 2012 18:34
Nothing wrong with a bit (or a lot) of plagiarizing. Just ask Chad Jennings
Joe Páwlikowski August 16, 2012 09:37
I heart stealing from him.
Trick Daddy August 15, 2012 16:08
So, if you look good, with a big ol’ butt, live in your own crib and make your own bucks…
Yankee Fan August 15, 2012 16:14
I wonder if Melky has enough dough to pull a Ryan Braun and pay off MLB to get the whole thing dismissed. I hate how the fate of such a great game is controlled by two forms of evil– the umpires and money.
You're an Idiot August 15, 2012 16:58
Pay off MLB? You might as well said “pull a Braun and tie his left shoe” – it would have made as much sense.
Brauns suspension was reversed because of a technical loophole regarding the handling of his test sample. He had smart attorneys that found an easy appeal path. So the cat tests positive, but gets away with it.
I will agree that money drives the MLB however. I think most people would be amazed at the sheer number of athletes that take PEDs (safe money is on all/almost all). Why others get popped while some stay off the radar is either political, mastery of passing drug tests, or just a charade.
Regardless, you’re still an idiot.
Yankee Fan August 15, 2012 19:13
Your “technical loophole” was where the shady business took place. He failed the test; he’s guilty, end of story. Like it or not, those are the facts. You cannot, and I repeat, cannot, argue facts.
And all or almost all athletes take performance-enhancing drugs? That statement is either a sarcastic exaggeration, or more pure ignorance.
You present no facts to substantiate anything you have said, and clearly, you are one hundred percent incorrect. If you wish to converse a valid argument for something, I suggest that you gather facts, brush up on your grammar, and most importantly, think before you attempt to convey your thoughts.
As there is nothing else that need be said, I will no longer follow this article or its posts. With that said, please feel free to rant and rave all you like.
Objective Bystander August 15, 2012 22:41
Yankee Fan appears to be a bigger idiot than You’re an Idiot. Sorry, Yankee Fan, the votes are in. Don’t feel too bad about it; most house pets also feel they are smarter than their humans.
Ryan Braun's lawyers August 16, 2012 09:27
Yeah, that guy is in an idiot, because we worked around the clock to exploit that loophole for FREE. We did not not take one cent of Braun’s hard earned money… Its shameful that Melky simply admitted his wrongdoing instead of asking us to charitibly look over his case.
Please August 16, 2012 10:36
Yankee Fan, please attach a screen shot of your law degree.
EC August 15, 2012 17:09
You do realize that without money there would be no MLB?
Thanks! August 15, 2012 17:17
Brilliant deduction…
What WOULD there be without money/currency?
Melky Cabrera August 16, 2012 02:00
We use chickens as currency in my home country.
96 Wins August 15, 2012 17:17
You are goofy. Braun paid off major leage baseball? What?
Kevin Millwood August 15, 2012 16:25
I miss the forum
Arod's Cousin August 15, 2012 16:27
I told him to cycle it out. Duminican.
make a move August 15, 2012 16:30
He just lost a TON of money
Fallacy August 15, 2012 16:36
That implies he earned the money in a fair & true manner. He’s going to make what he deserves.
You're an Idiot Too! August 15, 2012 17:13
I love when people pretend to know logic…
When did the statement “he lost a ton of money” imply how it was earned? Secondly, the manner in which the money was earned has no significance (or relevance) the statement that it was lost.
Yes, its Ad hominem at its finest, regardless: You’re an idiot. Stop pretending to be intelligent.
The Truth August 15, 2012 16:39
Here’s the part that really sucks. He wins the All Star game, is named MVP and wins homefield for the NL. So he cheats & basically could help an NL team win the World Series. Nice idea Bud.
Smart Guy August 15, 2012 20:00
only problem is the AL got shut out and we would have loss regardless
Smarter Guy August 15, 2012 21:46
Melky majorly contributed to the win.
Melky Cabrera August 16, 2012 02:02
Wen da Reds win against da Jankees in game 7, Dusty gonna give me a ring.
Smart Guy August 16, 2012 08:27
it doesnt matter moron, you take melky out of the game and the AL would have still lost, look at the boxscore asshole!
TSJC August 16, 2012 09:38
You got nice asses to stick my ding a ling in.
Off Topic, But... August 15, 2012 16:50
The Astros have the worst record in MLB, currently 32 games out, in the NL Central. Anyone have any ideas or predictions on how bad they will be when they make Selig’s “let’s-balance-the-number-of-teams-in-each-division” move to the AL West next year?
The Truth August 15, 2012 17:52
The Astros in the AL, this could get ugly. I mean The Rangers and Angels will basically have 13-16 wins added to their win total based on this move. That means winning the AL East becomes a priority more than ever.
Ritardi August 15, 2012 16:54
Guess that makes the “steroids don’t help you hit the ball” argument moot.
EC August 15, 2012 17:11
I don’t think “moot” is the word you’re looking for.
Ritardi August 16, 2012 11:36
“Dispels the notion” work for ya?
Russell Martin August 16, 2012 08:36
Ain’t that the truth.
Robby Cano August 15, 2012 16:58
Uh-oh!
Chad Curtis August 15, 2012 17:19
Hey, it could be worse.
NOW it all makes sense... August 15, 2012 17:27
The Melkman juiceth…
1-800-GOT-PEDS August 15, 2012 17:30
And we deliver to the Melkman.
Trenbolone acetate August 15, 2012 17:43
Only test? What a scrub, should’ve picked me!
Typical New York Post Headline August 15, 2012 17:46
BREAST MELK
Former Yankee Melky Cabrera caught suckling at steroid teat
Greedo August 15, 2012 18:41
Leche was on the juice! The Melkman was delivering juice! Melky failed the test(osterone)!
Thought for food August 15, 2012 18:50
Why did Cano not put out his hand when Melk was rounding the bases? Why didn’t Cano translate for Melk when he won the ASG MVP? Why has Cano’s slugging % taken a dip since when Melky supposedly failed his test?
96 Wins August 15, 2012 19:02
Another idiot. No evidence of anything, just throw it out.
ESPN Idiot August 15, 2012 19:50
Cano is out todays game with a stiff neck!!!!!
And to boot... August 15, 2012 21:48
Chronic stiff neck syndrome is what ESPN has from sucking so much dick.
DormantUlcer August 15, 2012 20:55
I’d believe he knew Melky was taking. But nothing further.
Mike Silva August 15, 2012 20:02
IT SUCKS THAT TALENTED PLAYERS LIKE LUCAS DUDA AND JORDANY VALDESPIN GET NO RECOGNITION ON MAJOR SPORT OUTLETS BUT RETARDS LIKE SWISHER AND MELKY AND THAT FAT SLOB JOBA GET ALL THE ATTENTION, I CANT WAIT TO INVITE NOMAAS TO MY RADIO PROGRAM AND HAVE HIM COMMENT ON THIS
BEXY August 16, 2012 09:39
ONLY I USE CAPS YOU MIDGET
make a move August 15, 2012 20:20
i LOVE HOW THE MEDIA WOULD HAVE YOU BELIEVE testosterone helps with batting average but somehow Ortiz went from being released on the worst lineup in baseball to hiting 58 bombs a year plus was on the same list Arod was on but hes clean
Felix Hernandez August 15, 2012 20:54
The PED Melky got busted for was the natural sweat off my balls
Mariners Offense August 15, 2012 21:44
We could use some.
The Truth August 15, 2012 22:42
Seeing as how this is the third time that the Rays have been either the victim of a perfect game or no hitter, isn’t it it time they thought about some offense? Somehow that team has to get a bat or two.
Felix Hernandez August 15, 2012 21:50
Still don’t want to trade Jesus Montero for me, Cashman? Oh wait, too late!
Smart Guy August 16, 2012 08:31
Its only funny when comments are made based on reality, cant go an say ” Still don’t want to trade Jesus Montero for me, Cashman? ” when he obviously tried many times, but reality sinks in that 1st the M’s dont want to and second King felix doesnt want to. I blame freddy garcia, that asshole
Redd Suxx Kow August 15, 2012 22:13
Yankeyz ar cheetars evin ex Yankeyz
Yo MTV Raps! August 15, 2012 23:52
He wasn’t testing positive when he was banging Mary Carey. Now that he’s banging A-Rod’s bodybuilding women he tests positive. Use condoms.
Melky Cabrera August 16, 2012 02:06
Dem chicas have big clitoral hoods.
Mike Silva August 16, 2012 11:29
I HOPE THE METS SIGN YOU FOR CHEAP IN THE OFFSEASON AND NOT THAT PHONY NICK SWISHER WHO IS AN IDIOT AND SHOWS OFF OPPONENTS
Ritardi August 16, 2012 11:37
Um.. I think thats an uncircumsized penis not a clit hood.
Melky Cabrera August 19, 2012 17:30
Das not my website mayn!