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Bluzmann57

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8. Why did they go after Braun first?

Reply to chelsea0011 (Original post)

Tue Jul 23, 2013, 09:35 AM

Jul 2013

Did MLB target him because he beat the rap last time?
One more thing. I have heard a few commentators stating that Braun should give his MVP award back. That's a bunch of bullshit. Should Sosa return his MVP? Should Bonds
return his? In a word, no.

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Braun admits he is dirty and is suspended for remainder of season [View all] chelsea0011 Jul 2013 OP

I wonder why he admitted... joeybee12 Jul 2013 #1

I imagine it was very strong. Local sports bring up some chelsea0011 Jul 2013 #2

ESPN is suggesting that he is naming names to get the ban reduced to madinmaryland Jul 2013 #4

Just that he's the first to admit makes me believe he cut a deal like that... joeybee12 Jul 2013 #5

I bet the Roid Sox are already looking to offer him a contract, which is madinmaryland Jul 2013 #7

Pfffffffffftttttttttt! nt joeybee12 Jul 2013 #10

And here you go....MLB looking at lifetime ban for Arod and Arod not looking for deal chelsea0011 Jul 2013 #12

I loathe A-Fraud, A-Hole, however, I hope he fights it... joeybee12 Jul 2013 #15

Did he not call the sample collector a liar? Kingofalldems Jul 2013 #3

What gets me is MLB fired the arbitrator who ruled in Braun's favor... joeybee12 Jul 2013 #6

Why did they go after Braun first? Bluzmann57 Jul 2013 #8

I think so. MLB was pretty pissed off (see above how they fired arbitrator) and I believe when chelsea0011 Jul 2013 #9

It might also have to do with the fact that they had already put together a case against him hughee99 Jul 2013 #11

...the cheating piece of shit. Iggo Jul 2013 #13

^This^ cherokeeprogressive Jul 2013 #14

Eyewash for the rubes. bluedigger Jul 2013 #16