Ryan Braun wins appeal of drug violation, will not be suspended via Larry Brown Sports.
Here’s what Larry Brown writes about Braun successfully appealing his PED test results:
Reigning NL MVP Ryan Braun has beaten the system. The Brewers outfielder will not be suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for a violation of the league’s drug policy, according to Tom Haudricourt of theMilwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Haudricourt writes “Someone familiar with the decision said the appeal went Braun’s way not so much on contesting the result of the test but the testing process itself, some kind of technicality.”
Braun reportedly tested positive for elevated levels of synthetic testosterone during the playoffs. He accepted his MVP award and the MLB writers had no plans to re-vote on the award.
Braun is expected to report to spring training on Friday. He was the first of 13 players to successfully appeal a drug suspension case.
LBS goes on to give more details about the appeal and the MLB’s reaction, but the only real important news is that Braun successfully appealed the test results and his 50-game suspension and he will be eligible to play at the start of the season.
Fantasy geeks, set up your draft boards accordingly.
