Looks like the bench is going to be the new home for Cleveland Indians outfielder Marlon Byrd Suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball after he tested positive for PED!!!
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CelebNSports247.com has learned that Marlon Byrd Suspended for 162 games after testing positive for the growth hormone secretagogue Ipamorelin (PED).
According to the MLB, they decided that the suspension, which is without pay, is effective immediately.
Here is the report:
Byrd, 38, had previously been suspended for PEDs in 2012, when he was a free agent after being released by the Boston Red Sox. He received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for Tamoxifen.
Marlon Byrd admits:
“I alone am responsible for what I put in my body, and therefore, I have decided for forgo my right to an appeal in this matter and accept the suspension. I apologize for any harm this has caused the Cleveland Indians, Indians’ fans, my teammates, and most importantly, my family.”
In a statement accepting his suspension, Byrd said Wednesday that, in 2012, he was was using Tamoxifen:
“On the advice of a physician for a medical condition resulting from surgery, and I accepted my suspension without challenge.”
“Since that time, I have paid close attention to the substances that are banned by the Joint Drug Agreement, as I had no intention of taking any banned substances. I relied upon a medical professional for assistance and advice with respect to the supplements that I was taking. However, certain supplements I was taking were not on the NSF Certified for Sport list, and therefore, I assumed certain risks in taking them.”
Marlon Byrd adds:
“When I learned that I had tested positive for Ipamorelin, I retained the services of private counsel and an independent chemist to determine the origin of the Ipamorelin test result because I never knowingly ingested Ipamorelin. After an extensive investigation by my lawyers and an independent chemist, it was concluded that the most likely source of Ipamorelin was a tainted supplement.
Marlon concludes:
“I alone am responsible for what I put in my body, and therefore, I have decided for forgo my right to an appeal in this matter and accept the suspension. I apologize for any harm this has caused the Cleveland Indians, Indians’ fans, my teammates, and most importantly, my family.”
WOW, well we wish him well and hopefully Byrd stops using PEDs.
What are your thoughts on Marlon Byrd Suspension? Was his suspension punishment too much or appropriate?
