Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says it’s too soon to determine whether a blood test for human growth hormone can be used for minor leaguers. The United Kingdom Anti-Doping authority announced a two-year ban on Feb. 23 for rugby player Terry Newton, saying he had tested positive and was the first athlete suspended for using HGH.
Archive for March 8th, 2010
Pujols scratched with back discomfort (AP)
St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols did not make the cross-state trip for Monday’s game against the Boston Red Sox because of discomfort in his lower back. The three-time National League MVP did not play Sunday against the Florida Marlins — a scheduled day off — and is not expected to play against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, a game also being played in Fort Myers.
Marlins OF Maybin to miss a few games (AP)
Florida Marlins center fielder Cameron Maybin learned a scary lesson over the weekend. Maybin said his strained left groin felt better Monday, but he’ll miss at least a few spring training games. He was hurt rounding third base while scoring from first on a double Sunday against St. Louis. “I was trying to hit another gear,” Maybin said.
Wang long-tosses in first Nats workout (AP)
Chien-Ming Wang is back with the Washington Nationals, but there’s no timetable for the right-hander’s return to the mound. Nationals manager Jim Riggleman says Wang’s health will determine when he pitches. Wang is recovering from right shoulder surgery. The 29-year-old pitcher played long toss with Jordan Zimmermann from about 120 feet for 20 minutes Monday morning.
