greasywheels121 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2222870 Orioles moving on from Palmeiro, Sosa ESPN.com news services In a move that comes as a surprise to no one, the Baltimore Orioles announced Saturday that first baseman Rafael Palmeiro and outfielder Sammy Sosa will not return to the team next season. "At this point, we are heading in a different direction," club executive vice president Mike Flanagan told the Baltimore Sun. Sosa, 37, who was acquired from the Chicago Cubs for second baseman Jerry Hairston and two minor leaguers, hit .221 with 14 homers and 45 RBI in 102 games. It also was reported that he and Miguel Tejada had a disagreement that led to an icy relationship between the two Dominican Republic superstars. While Palmeiro's season included collecting his 3,000th hit, it was his failed drug test that caused a commotion. Palmeiro, 41, continues to deny he intentionally took steroids, but he has no concrete proof as to why stanozolol was found in his system during a May drug test. Palmeiro had just two hits in 26 at-bats after returning from his suspension and was booed by spectators at Baltimore and on the road. He was sent home to Texas to rehabilitate injuries; the Orioles eventually told him not to return to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 they would be an unstoppable tag team in the WWF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 QUOTE(SnB @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 12:33 PM) they would be an unstoppable tag team in the WWF Would their name be the "Bottle Throwing Mustache Ride"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 This is probably in bad taste, but the WWE now does have an opening for a steroid-abusing latino... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Bubye, Steriod f***ers. I hope you both rot out of baseball forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 this is a great day for baseball... good riddance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 02:25 PM) This is probably in bad taste, but the WWE now does have an opening for a steroid-abusing latino... Is it wrong that I find myself laughing? Alright, in-thread poll time: Does Sosa or Palmerio find a home in MLB for the 2006 season? Sosa: Yes Palmerio: No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 01:25 PM) This is probably in bad taste, but the WWE now does have an opening for a steroid-abusing latino... Definitely in bad taste. Funny, but bad taste. Remember, Tragedy + Time = Comedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 06:55 PM) Is it wrong that I find myself laughing? Alright, in-thread poll time: Does Sosa or Palmerio find a home in MLB for the 2006 season? Sosa: Yes Palmerio: No Agree with both Sosa, even though like every sign points to steroid use, has never been proven to be a user. Some team will take a shot on him, and maybe he'll get a decent sized contract because of his name...but coming off the season he came off of, I doubt that. Palmeiro has no chance. Not only is the steroids controversy clouding his reputation as an MLBer, but the fact of the matter is he's a washed up old veteran. He might get a ST invite, but I doubt anything more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 02:25 PM) This is probably in bad taste, but the WWE now does have an opening for a steroid-abusing latino... LMFAO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 09:50 PM) Agree with both Sosa, even though like every sign points to steroid use, has never been proven to be a user. Some team will take a shot on him, and maybe he'll get a decent sized contract because of his name...but coming off the season he came off of, I doubt that. Palmeiro has no chance. Not only is the steroids controversy clouding his reputation as an MLBer, but the fact of the matter is he's a washed up old veteran. He might get a ST invite, but I doubt anything more than that. If the brown paper bag of money left in the Dominican hotel is not enough evidence what is? How this was never questioned is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(Jenks Heat @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 09:31 AM) If the brown paper bag of money left in the Dominican hotel is not enough evidence what is? How this was never questioned is beyond me. Because it didn't happen in this country... Steriods are legal in the DR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 QUOTE(Jenks Heat @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 09:31 AM) If the brown paper bag of money left in the Dominican hotel is not enough evidence what is? Well, for starters, a positive steroid test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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