Ortiz tested positive for steriod & ‘The Nation’ is shocked?

Honest Ortiz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the worst fears of Red Sox fans has apparently become a reality this afternoon. – Chad Finn, Boston.com

Enough with the dramatics. You’re really shocked that David Ortiz tested positive for steroids in 2003.  Really? He’s been giving us signs that this info could come out one day.  Exhibit A,  Boston Herald 2007:

“I tell you, I don’t know too much about steroids, but I started listening about steroidswhen they started to bring that (expletive) up, and I started realizing and getting to know a little bit about it,” Ortiz said Sunday. “You’ve got to be careful. . . . I used to buy a protein shake in my country. I don’t do that any more because they don’t have the approval for that here, so I know that, so I’m off of buying things at the GNC back in the Dominican (Republic). But it can happen anytime, it can happen. I don’t know. I don’t know if I drank something in my youth, not knowing it.” (May 2007)

In a 2007 piece in ESPN magazine, Ian Gordon discuss the issue a lot of Latino players were having when it came to steroid testing and Papi was one of the stars who expressed his concerns with the testing.

Even before the positive tests started piling up, something felt wrong to Dominican star David Ortiz. In May 2005, Big Papi spoke out against the policy following the suspension of his former teammate, Twins pitcher (and Venezuelan) Juan Rincón. The Red Sox slugger was concerned that a language barrier was leading to confusion and more positive tests among Latino players. “You might think everyone’s got the message,” Ortiz said, “but they don’t.” ESPN Magazine June 2007

And let’s not forget the fact, that Ortiz did have a relationship with Angel Presinal. There were hints everywhere, yet the majority of the people out there ignored them. Evidently no one wanted to taint the image of greatness or ever consider if he was juicing when the Sox won in ’04. 

At the end of the day, past is the past and there’s really nothing we can do about it. If anything, we finally have the explanation to the physical breakdown we’ve been witnessing at the plate. He’s not the clutch performer we all grew to love in ’03 & ’04 and let’s not all be surprised if he comes up with a similar bs excuse that Manny did.

‘Oh I wasn’t on ‘roids – I just couldn’t get it up! It’s doctor prescribed! I swear!’ *eye roll*

The Twitter elite are having a field day with it. The New York fans are relishing in the fact that their not alone when it comes to being a safe harbor for cheaters and there’s a plethora of comments from delusional BoSox fans who actually thought Papi was clean and lived solely on his Mango salsa and Vitamin Water. Ahhhh to be so naïve. It must be nice. Even, Josh Bard commented on the news.

But I will say, one of the smartest statements I’ve read comes from writer,Danny Picard.

No surprise with Big Papi. I’ve said it since day 1: this entire list needs to be revealed, or we’ll be talking about it for years to come.

He’s right. Just release the rest of the names and end it already. Dragging it out only makes the situation worse. Although,A-Rod’s name was released in the spring, Manny’s name was released in May, Sosa’s was released in June and Oritz was released in July.  Who’s up for betting on the next name to be released in August?

I will say this, Papi should have kept his mouth shut during spring training when the steroids discussion started. Everyone remembers what he said and you know this soundbite will be repeated a lot tonight.

Thanks to Kristine Leahy of WEEI’s The 5  for posting the link on her Twitter.

Just remember, Sox fans, it could be worse.  We could be getting Edgar Renteria, Julio Lugo & Craig Hansen in a trade and signing them all for long-term deals. *shudders*

Well, that was a trifecta of suck….

Yeah, so – I didn't see that happening. But then again, I should be use to disappointment. I am from Boston. Anyways, I've gone through the death stages already and I'm pretty much over it. I've done my best Rupert Pupkin and wished Cancer upon Scott Walker, I got teary eyed and had a boo-hoo, I've denied the goal was even scored and tried to convince myself that due to terrorist activities in the United State – Gary Bettman canceled the playoffs and we'll take it up next year.

But it did. So now what? Will I watch the rest of The Stanley Cup Playoffs? Probably. But I swear, if it's another Pittsburgh/Detroit series – I'm going to throw my tv out the window. I'm tired and over the same teams getting in the finals. No one wants to see that! My only hope is that The Chicago Blackhawks make it and win it all.

There's still the Red Sox. *snore* Baseball is getting painful for me to watch and the games are just a snoozefest. I'll save you from the David Ortiz rant. Listen, it was bound to happen one day. Whether we want to admit it or not, he is human.

Celtics? *eye roll* I'm over them. I was a big C's fans when I was a kid, but I have no emotional attachment to the team anymore. Well other than for Big Baby Davis. But somethings are left unsaid.  So godspeed to them.

So what am I going to do? How am I going to distract myself? I'm going to watch  The Memorial Cup ! The Cup starts tonight in Canada and thank GOD, the NHL Network is airing it. So if you live in one of the 16 houses that gets the NHL Network, cheers to you! You're in luck!  Go Windsor Spitfires! Plus The Providence Bruins are taking on the Hershey Bearsin the Eastern Conference Finals. So you can go heckle Simeon Varlamov, I know I will and maybe if we're lucky, Vladimir Sobotka will stab someone with their skate.

Dear Tony Massarotti – You’re Bored? Seriously? *signed* Cameron Frye

I decided to take a quick break before lunch and check out Boston.com and see what the scene is down in Ft. Myers. When low and behold, Tony Mass is bored and stirring the pot by saying the Red Sox fans and the team are boring. Really?

It's February 23rd and you're wondering why people are not creaming in their proverbial panties over the hometown team right this very second? Could have anything to do with the fact it's FEBRUARY 23RD & THE Y HAVEN'T PLAYED A GAME? I dunno – call me crazy, but I think that has something to do with it.

By the time play their first game Wednesday night against their cross town rivals, the Minnesota Twins, the team would have already been their for 10 days(which is crazy and spring training is way too long already!). And what have they done during those first ten days? Nothing that the vast majority of Red Sox nation cares about or wants to see. Talk to me after the games start and then try to convince me they're bored.

The funny thing is – if we had A-Rod or Manny on the team, you'd be bitching they're distractions and we would need to get rid of them. It's a no win situation. So how about this, we accept the fact we have a damn good team on paper and work towards another winning season? Or would you rather David Ortiz to test positive for 'roids or maybe have Dice-K cause an international incident at the WBC or hell, maybe have Pedroia caught with a hooker that has an uncanny resemblance to Tom Brady?

Remember Me?

Yes, folks – America's sweetheart is back? Did you miss me? haha I really am a self obsessed ass – at least I admit to it.  ANYWAYS! So a few weeks ago I decided to have the site re-design and it's going slower than expected. With the Bruins were playing like shit, all of the A-Rod nonsense and spring training was starting – I decided to let the fingers do the talking and get back into writing some bullshit, that's more than likely filled with grammatical errors

First off, congrats to the B's for getting their 40th win last night and well, winning a game finally. The B's beat the 'Canes 5-1 and are still on top of the standings with 88 points. I was looking at the stats sheet from last night's game and I had to laugh when I saw the Axelsson got an assist on Chuck Kobasew's goal. I fully admit to shitting on Kobasew in the past and call him overrated – but something I noticed, Patrice Bergeron has only scored 5 goals?  I know he's coming off two injuries – but 5 goals? Last night's game was his best one since November 21st. Maybe I'm overreacting, but that's shocking to me.

The B's are off the next few days and play the Panthers on Saturday and the Lightning on Sunday. On a personal note, I'm praying to whatever higher being there is to either send Vinny Lecavalier to the Rangers or keep him in Tampa Bay - but please don't send him to Montreal. Anything to make those dirty Habs fans miserable and keep that team out of the playoffs is fine by me. Happy 100th anniversary, douche!

Oh yeah, congrats to Mark Stuart for being one of Boston's most eligible Bachelor's in Boston according to The Improper Bostonian. I know it's old, but those douche bags can't mail me my issue in a timely fashion – so I get news when it's 2 weeks old. Asses!

Ok. So spring training has started and we're a mere 47 days away from Opening Day at Fenway Park. Who's going to be at short stop? It better be Jed Lowrie or they're idiots. Although, I wouldn't be shocked if it was Julio Lugo. Look at Lugo and look at Lowrie and the answer should be simple! It'll probably end up as a platoon situation and hopefully by the second half of the season, it'll be Lowrie's. But did anyone notice that Lowrie is sporting a Mike Lowell-esque goatee on NESN and his voice suddenly sounds like his balls dropped over the winter? You're barely out of puberty – stop it. I understand you're trying to do a whole, 'I'm mature enough for this role – I'm a man' act, but c'mon.

Speaking of children, Pedroia is writing a book. I'm assuming it's going to be a short story? *fart noise*   What the hell is he going to write about? He's 24 years old and looks like he should still wear Garanimals and Tough Skins!I'm sure it'll be a tale of a little guy who scrapped his way to the top and everything he's accomplished….so far. I think Pedroia is great – but I think it's a tad early for the book tour and if you do go thru it – can you save the signings and all of the bs that comes along with a book for the off season?

I agree with everything David Ortiz said about banning players for a year if they test positive for steroids. It's not rocket science – if you cheat, you're out. And I'm sorry, but I don't think what Jesse Ventura is saying is all that crazy about the Govt. investigating Bud Selig. Granted, WWF or WWE…whatever….is "entertainment" but he knew they were cheating and did NOTHING to prevent it. And how long before some ball player decides to go loopy from the 'roid and there's a another Chris Benoit situation on their hands? How are they going to explain that one? Listen, I know even the ball players back in the day did some shady shit – but when Mantle the worst he had to deal with, was being drunk Jack Daniels and tired from banging whores the night before a day/night double header. He didn't have to worry about getting weird injuries after getting off the 'roids.

Oh yeah, A-Rod is a smug douche. But in his defense, I do think they need to release the other names. It's unfair he's the only one getting nailed right now.

But yeah, that's it for now. There will be more – brace yourself. The kid is back.