HatCityEnforcer Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Palmiero's at it again...now it seems he's trying to say the positive test was because of a B12 injection that he got from Miggy Tejada.Story SourceNEW YORK (AP) -- Rafael Palmeiro cited a vitamin he received from Baltimore Orioles teammate Miguel Tejada as possibly causing the positive test for steroid use that led to the first baseman's suspension. Tejada dismissed the assertion made by Palmeiro as implausible. Palmeiro said he received vitamin B-12 from Tejada, a person familiar with Palmeiro's unsuccessful grievance hearing to overturn the suspension said Thursday on condition of anonymity because the proceedings were secret. "Right now I'm in shock,'' Tejada, a former American League MVP, said after Baltimore lost to the New York Yankees on Thursday night. "I've never given anybody steroids before,'' he said. "I've been checked out three times already, and I'm clean. I've been clean all my life.'' Tejada said he gave Palmeiro the B-12 injection "a long time ago.'' "It doesn't bother me because I'm not guilty. I've done nothing wrong. I just gave him B-12, and B-12 is legal,'' Tejada said. "You don't get caught for B-12.'' Vitamin B-12 helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells, and is commonly found in foods such as fish, meat, poultry and dairy products. Palmeiro has not publicly discussed details of the testimony he gave during a grievance filed by the players' association to overturn his 10-day suspension, which followed a positive test for stanozolol. He testified before the House Government Reform Committee last March that he never used steroids and was interviewed by congressional investigators following the Aug. 1 announcement on his penalty. His lawyers, Mayer, Brown, Rowe and Maw LLP, issued a statement Thursday night saying they "are disturbed about the misleading reports being leaked by unnamed sources who claim knowledge of the investigation.'' "Rafael Palmeiro has never implicated any player in the intentional use or distribution of steroids, or any other illegal substance, in any interview or testimony,'' the statement said. According to the person familiar with the investigation, Palmeiro listed the B-12 as a possible reason for the positive test but did not make any definitive accusation. Before Thursday's 7-6 loss, Orioles interim manager Sam Perlozzo was asked about Thursday's report in The (Baltimore) Sun that the first baseman had named a teammate in trying to explain his steroid test. "If in fact that was true, then it probably would not be a good idea'' for Palmeiro to return, Perlozzo said. "It's all speculation as far as I know.'' Palmeiro went 2-for-26 with one RBI after his return from the suspension, and was sent home by Baltimore on Sept. 5 for rehabilitation on his right knee and left ankle. "I know that he still would like to come back,'' Perlozzo said. "He doesn't want to be a distraction and all that. I pretty much told him that as far as I was concerned, it was an organizational decision.'' Orioles executive vice president Jim Beattie said no decision would be made until Friday at the earliest. "We're talking to Raffy right now about that,'' Beattie said in a telephone interview, saying he didn't want to "comment on hearsay.'' Perlozzo didn't discuss with Palmeiro what he may or may not have told the panel. "I did not ask him,'' he said. "I didn't think that was my job.'' Palmeiro's situation is complicated, so Perlozzo wanted the front office to make the decision. "A lot of things factor in,'' he said. "Is he going to play or is he not going to play? How much is he going to play? And is it worthwhile to take that chance?'' Arn Tellem, Palmeiro's agent, did not return a telephone call seeking comment. House Government Reform Committee spokesman Dave Marin declined comment. Baseball has not said when the positive test occurred. Way to be a real teammate, Raffy. What a fluffing idiot...I can't believe I ever applauded this guy. FANTASY TEAMSHousatonic U. Dragons (NCFA Basketball): 16-6 (8-4 Conf.)--National Runner-UpJersey State U. (NCFA Football): Inaugural Year - 2006Motor City Silverhawks (WArFL): 9-4 (3rd--National Conf.)Lehigh Valley Ironmen (WAmFL): Inaugural Season--2006New England Marauders RFC (RLI): 6-0-7 (6th place)Detroit Spirit (AA): 3-6 (T-4th--Patriot League)Brooklyn Atlantics (IBF): 10-5 (1st--Appalachian Conf.)Boston Mariners RFU (WRU): Coming Soon!New York Americans (SHL): Inaugural Season - 2006-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 B12 is a vitimin, not a steroid, Raffy is just trying to make himself sound better, when all thats coming out of his mouth is bullspit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky99MB Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 OY...looks like Raffy bit his ass hard on that... geez. he an idiot for sure..and blaming one of his teammates for that?? Oh boy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Tejada's been absolved by Major League Baseball for any wrong doing.Raffy's just a jerk. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamingboy Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Palmeiro is desperate. He is trying to put the blame on ANYBODY. So why not the star of the Franchise, the former AL MVP, this year's All-Star Game MVP? Nevermind that B-12 can be found in just about every living thing. Never mind that is a VITAMIN, not a steroid. But my goodness, he received it from a teammate! What's next, is he going to blame Brian Roberts for giving him Doritos? Blame Melvin Mora for handing him a coupon to a local Crab-Cake place? Insert Witty Signature Here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigga Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 This is what desparation looks like, my friends. He's not going to be able to find a spot on another team, now that the O's have now completely turned their backs on him. On January 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM, NJTank said: Btw this is old hat for Notre Dame. Knits Rockne made up George Tip's death bed speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Raffy's just a jerk. Yeah he is.As a fan of MLB, I would like to see Raffy get the "Pete Rose treatment" for cheating the fans. That means he would be banned from baseball games, ballparks, anything that has to do with MLB, and from the Hall of Fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatCityEnforcer Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 This is what desparation looks like, my friends. He's not going to be able to find a spot on another team, now that the O's have now completely turned their backs on him. Can't blame the O's for not wanting anything to do with him after he attempted to throw Miggy under the bus like that.Like I said, I can't believe I actually applauded this schmuck.EDIT: Yes, I can spell... FANTASY TEAMSHousatonic U. Dragons (NCFA Basketball): 16-6 (8-4 Conf.)--National Runner-UpJersey State U. (NCFA Football): Inaugural Year - 2006Motor City Silverhawks (WArFL): 9-4 (3rd--National Conf.)Lehigh Valley Ironmen (WAmFL): Inaugural Season--2006New England Marauders RFC (RLI): 6-0-7 (6th place)Detroit Spirit (AA): 3-6 (T-4th--Patriot League)Brooklyn Atlantics (IBF): 10-5 (1st--Appalachian Conf.)Boston Mariners RFU (WRU): Coming Soon!New York Americans (SHL): Inaugural Season - 2006-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowey Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I'm surprised he did't blame it on viagra... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Someone should tell Raffy that when you're in a hole it's usually a good idea to stop digging. What a loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp49 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Message to Raffy...don't go away mad, just go away. Loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigga Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I'm surprised he did't blame it on viagra... In all seriousness, doesn't viagra increase testosterone levels? Aren't steroids basically synthetic testosterone? Not saying there's a link in Raffy's case, because he definitely shot up with something, but just wondering if "heavy" viagra use could influence a positive test. Is there a doctor in the house? On January 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM, NJTank said: Btw this is old hat for Notre Dame. Knits Rockne made up George Tip's death bed speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 This is just Raffy trying to drag down someoen with hm he shoudl be ashamed of himself. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr79 Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 I'm surprised he did't blame it on viagra... In all seriousness, doesn't viagra increase testosterone levels? Aren't steroids basically synthetic testosterone? Not saying there's a link in Raffy's case, because he definitely shot up with something, but just wondering if "heavy" viagra use could influence a positive test. Is there a doctor in the house? Viagra (and Levitra, Cialis etc) just increases blood flow to the penis so it goes hard. As for testosterone, libido etc, you're on your own.But yes, anabolic steroids are designed to do what testosterone does, but they need to keep making new ones to stay ahead of the testers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 I'm surprised he did't blame it on viagra... I'm thinking there's only one muscle that pill works on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 This is what desparation looks like, my friends. He's not going to be able to find a spot on another team, now that the O's have now completely turned their backs on him. Pretty much. He's saying "If I go down, then I'm taking you with me!".Which is no way to go through life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winghaz Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 I think Raffy should blame this all on George Bush.Or the liberal media.Or the mayor of New Orleans.Or Janet Jackson's nipple ring.Sheesh. The guy has totally lost it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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