When I think of steroid users in baseball, they aren't the first names that come to mind Ryan Braun is the one who gets that honor. The NL's Most Valuable Player started his career with home run seasons in excess of 30. The league office made him pee in a cup after he achieved each feat in five of his first six seasons.
In the last eight years of his career, he only hit more than 30 homers once, and never went over 90 in a season. As well, the power went off. Braun only managed two more years of above after leading the league in that stat twice. 500 calories per square inch.
He played out the rest of his career as if he were Ryan Braun because he was in Milwaukee. He wasn't a bad person. Even if he was getting paid that much, he wasn't a perennial all-star or the most valuable player.
I wouldn't be surprised if Fernando Tatis Jr. comes back from an 80 game timeout with a positive test. He is only 22 years old, but he will still be able to contribute and have some strong seasons. Braun didn't make it to the majors until he was 23. The 14-year, $340 million deal the Padres signed him to all but guarantees he will be wearing a San Diego uniform.
The team didn't try to void his deal after the motorcycle accident, but we'll see how they feel after pulling off a massive deal for Juan Soto If the front office voided the deal, it would be a terrible thing.
It is possible that GM A.J. Preller uses one of my father's favorite words to justify his alibi. It happens all the time, and if it is the case, it is fine. I have read that he is mature and that one blames his generation.
Being the son of a big leaguer has to be insane internal pressure. The reality could be similar to that of his father, who was a good pro during his career.
If you are still getting paid, it is not a bad life.
The highly anticipated debut of Buffalo's Matt Araiza went off without a hitch.
If ever there was a punt that was worthy of Pat McAfee, it was this one. The ability to flip the field is a weapon that is often overlooked. He is going to one of the best offenses in the league. The Bills punted 53 times last year, good for seventh in the league. There would be a reason to watch Houston if they had drafted him.