Quote Originally Posted by dreese88 View Post
What he tested positive for, hCG, is actually a pregnancy hormone. It is used for fertility drugs for women, but can also help restart the natural production of Testosterone, mostly after steroid cycles. So while he never tested positive for roids, he most likely took them.

It just really sucks that he and his doctor didn't check the list of banned substances before he got this prescribed. That way, if he didn't take roids, this wouldn't be an issue, but the fact that they completely overlooked that is just completely irresponsible.

Pretty much the way I look at it now, is that there are very few people that play the game the right way(Albert Pujols is the only star who I really think I trust) so why even bother testing anymore. Just make a separate record book and let these people ruin their bodies if they so please.
Dylan i was reading the test intially showed artificial testosterone which made them do more involved testing which revealed the HGC. So who knows whats going on. I dont think the story of my doctor gave it to me for personal reasons is true unless Manny was trying to get pregnant.

The guy is an amazing talent but not a very smart individual.

Personally I dont like the steriods but if any normal person took steroids they are still not going to be able to hit a 95 mph fastball, that is talent.

Unfortunately as Jo said so many kids look up to these guys and if they do it kids are gonna think thats what makes them great and possibly try it.