Manny Ramirez retires

BlameItOnTheHenne · Apr 8, 2011

Topdawg13 · Apr 8, 2011

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The commissioner's office announced Ramirez's decision in a statement but did not say whether he tested positive for a banned substance. Ramirez tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug during spring training and retired rather than face a 100-game suspension, sources told ESPN.com. Ramirez previously served a 50-game suspension for violating the drug policy while he was with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

"Major League Baseball recently notified Manny Ramirez of an issue under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program," the statement said. "Rather than continue with the process under the Program, Ramirez has informed MLB that he is retiring as an active player. If Ramirez seeks reinstatement in the future, the process under the Drug Program will be completed."

MLB said it would have no further comment. A second positive test under the program results in a 100-game suspension, and a third test results in a lifetime ban.

"The Tampa Bay Rays were informed today by the Commissioner's Office that Manny Ramirez has decided to retire after being informed of an issue under the Drug Program," the Rays said in a statement. "We are obviously surprised and disappointed by this news. We will have no further comment on this matter, and our fans and organization will carry on."

Ramirez left the team earlier this week to attend to what the Rays called a family matter. Manager Joe Maddon said on Thursday that he expected Ramirez to be available for Friday night's game at the Chicago White Sox, but he never showed up.

Ramirez played in only five games for the Rays, with one hit in 17 at-bats.
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MikeHoncho · Apr 8, 2011

Not being able to juice does that to a player.

Roman529 · Apr 8, 2011

Going out with a whimper. This cheater better not sniff the Hall of Fame.

Mach · Apr 9, 2011

"What I find most surprising is that George Mitchell’s steroid investigation didn’t uncover any evidence about the only MLB player (non minors) who’s failed a test twice (that we know about). Shocking."

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