1st Reds prospect tests positive for steriods

[Cincy]

Drug violation: Jeffrey Bruksch is the first player in the Reds organization to commit a drug violation under the new union policy.

A pitcher for the Chattanooga Lookouts, Bruksch was 3-3 with a 2.94 ERA in 2005. He'll sit 15 games for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. And the punishment might not stop there.

"We support the Commissioner's drug program and the subsequent penalty," O'Brien said, "and we do not condone the use of any illegal drugs in our organization. Period. Underline. Exclamation point.

"I would say there's a good chance of [further punishment]. The specifics will not be made public."
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If you guys don't remember, we got Bruksch in the deal with Harang and Valentine for Gullien a couple of years ago.

[volzok]

Very interesting. It look forward to seeing how the Reds will deal with this situation.

[albbla2000mu]

Im assuming that most Red's pitchers are steroid free. If they are on the roids, it sure as hell isnt helping any.

[Cincy]

I don't understand why all these players are still using... Do they really think they wont somehow get caught?

[Jr's Boy]

I wonder what substance it was.I would'nt rush so much to judgement.

[Wally Mo Pena]

agreed.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Period. Underline. Exclamation point.
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O'Brien's language cracks me up, lol.

[QuietAcre]

I wonder what substance it was.I would'nt rush so much to judgement.

This is the wrong approach, my friend, if you care about the history and integrity of the game. Those that truely love and RESPECT the game wouldn't ever take ANYTHING to gain an "edge". Hard work, dedication and sweat are the key ingredients to playing the game the way it was supposed to be played.

[ghettochild]

Period. Underline. Exclamation point.
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O'Brien's language cracks me up, lol.

"._!"

looks like a fuqed up smiley