Former All-Star Lawton tests positive for steroids
Thursday, November 3, 2005
Former All-Star outfielder Matt Lawton was suspended Wednesday for a positive steroids test, becoming the 12th player penalized for violating Major League Baseball's policy.Lawton, acquired by the Yankees from the Chicago Cubs on Aug.27 but left off New York's postseason roster, became a free agent last Thursday. He will serve a 10-day suspension at the start of next season."I made a terrible and foolish mistake that I will regret for the rest of my life," Lawton said in a statement that he read by phone. "I take full responsibility for my actions and did not appeal my suspension. I apologize to the fans, the game, my family and all those people that I let down. I am truly sorry and deeply regret my terrible lapse in judgment."Lawton said the positive test occurred after he was acquired by the Yankees, but he did not answer other questions.The substance he tested positive for was boldenone, a person familiar with the tests results said, speaking on condition of anonymity because drug-test results in baseball are supposed to remain secret."It's a veterinary steroid. I think it's primarily used in horses," said Dr. Gary Wadler, a professor of sports medicine at New York University and an expert on performance-enhancing drugs. "It's used like any other anabolic steroid. It's basically injectable."An All-Star with Minnesota in 2000 and Cleveland in 2004, Lawton hit a combined .254 with 13 homers and 53 RBIs in 2005 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cubs and Yankees. He turns 35 this month. Lawton has a .267 career average with 138 homers, 165 steals and 630 RBIs in 11 major-league seasons.His positive test was the third announced by the commissioner's office since the end of the regular season, following those of Texas pitcher Carlos Almanzar and New York Mets pitcher Felix Heredia.
MAZZILLI REJOINS YANKEES
Former Baltimore manager Lee Mazzilli rejoined the New York Yankees as Joe Torre's bench coach.Mazzilli was the Yankees' first base and outfield coach from 2000-03, then was manager of the Orioles until he was fired Aug.4. Mazzilli replaces Joe Girardi, who became manager of the Florida Marlins.
REDS TO BE SOLD
Carl Lindner agreed to sell the controlling interest in the Cincinnati Reds to a group of area businessmen, keeping baseball's first professional franchise in local hands.The group is headed by Robert Castellini, chairman of a Cincinnati-based produce company, and relatives of a family that owned the team when it experienced success in the 1970s. The sale must be approved by Major League Baseball.Most sales take between three months and a year to get approval from baseball owners.Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, and the parties had yet to sign an agreement. The purchase price sets the value of the franchise at approximately $270 million.
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Former All-Star outfielder Matt Lawton was suspended Wednesday for a positive steroids test, becoming the 12th player penalized for violating Major League Baseball's policy.Lawton, acquired by the Yankees from the Chicago Cubs on Aug.27 but left off New York's postseason roster, became a free agent last Thursday. He will serve a 10-day suspension at the start of next season."I made a terrible and foolish mistake that I will regret for the rest of my life," Lawton said in a statement that he read by phone. "I take full responsibility for my actions and did not appeal my suspension. I apologize to the fans, the game, my family and all those people that I let down. I am truly sorry and deeply regret my terrible lapse in judgment."Lawton said the positive test occurred after he was acquired by the Yankees, but he did not answer other questions.The substance he tested positive for was boldenone, a person familiar with the tests results said, speaking on condition of anonymity because drug-test results in baseball are supposed to remain secret."It's a veterinary steroid. I think it's primarily used in horses," said Dr. Gary Wadler, a professor of sports medicine at New York University and an expert on performance-enhancing drugs. "It's used like any other anabolic steroid. It's basically injectable."An All-Star with Minnesota in 2000 and Cleveland in 2004, Lawton hit a combined .254 with 13 homers and 53 RBIs in 2005 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cubs and Yankees. He turns 35 this month. Lawton has a .267 career average with 138 homers, 165 steals and 630 RBIs in 11 major-league seasons.His positive test was the third announced by the commissioner's office since the end of the regular season, following those of Texas pitcher Carlos Almanzar and New York Mets pitcher Felix Heredia.
MAZZILLI REJOINS YANKEES
Former Baltimore manager Lee Mazzilli rejoined the New York Yankees as Joe Torre's bench coach.Mazzilli was the Yankees' first base and outfield coach from 2000-03, then was manager of the Orioles until he was fired Aug.4. Mazzilli replaces Joe Girardi, who became manager of the Florida Marlins.
REDS TO BE SOLD
Carl Lindner agreed to sell the controlling interest in the Cincinnati Reds to a group of area businessmen, keeping baseball's first professional franchise in local hands.The group is headed by Robert Castellini, chairman of a Cincinnati-based produce company, and relatives of a family that owned the team when it experienced success in the 1970s. The sale must be approved by Major League Baseball.Most sales take between three months and a year to get approval from baseball owners.Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, and the parties had yet to sign an agreement. The purchase price sets the value of the franchise at approximately $270 million.
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