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Cubs' Soto tested positive for marijuana

Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto said he has been informed by the International Baseball Federation that he tested positive for marijuana at the World Baseball Classic.





Soto

"While I fully acknowledge my inappropriate behavior, I want to assure my fans and my family that this was an isolated incident," Soto said in a statement released by the Cubs. "I do not say this to minimize or deflect from my conduct and I fully understand the ramifications of my actions. I have and will accept any and all consequences.
"I am fully dedicated to the game of baseball and my teammates, and I apologize for any distraction and embarrassment this may cause them."
The Cubs released a statement while playing the Tigers in Detroit.
"Geovany assured the organization this was an isolated incident and a misstep in judgment that will not be repeated," the statement read. "Though surprised and disappointed, the club supports Geovany as he takes responsibility for his actions and accepts the consequences."

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=4287155

Great. Is he gettin' suspended now? Because he's my #1 Catcher on my fantasy team.









Somehow, that just sounds WRONG.

Oh no, he smoked a joint!!! Maybe we should suspend people for drinking a few beers, too.

Grizalltheway wrote:Oh no, he smoked a joint!!! Maybe we should suspend people for drinking a few beers, too.

In the last 30 minutes, I would have been suspended two times...

dbackjon wrote:Cubs' Soto tested positive for marijuana

Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto said he has been informed by the International Baseball Federation that he tested positive for marijuana at the World Baseball Classic.





Soto

"While I fully acknowledge my inappropriate behavior, I want to assure my fans and my family that this was an isolated incident," Soto said in a statement released by the Cubs. "I do not say this to minimize or deflect from my conduct and I fully understand the ramifications of my actions. I have and will accept any and all consequences.
"I am fully dedicated to the game of baseball and my teammates, and I apologize for any distraction and embarrassment this may cause them."
The Cubs released a statement while playing the Tigers in Detroit.
"Geovany assured the organization this was an isolated incident and a misstep in judgment that will not be repeated," the statement read. "Though surprised and disappointed, the club supports Geovany as he takes responsibility for his actions and accepts the consequences."

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=4287155

Isolated incident huh? I guess he decided to give pot a try right before getting tested for it.

Grizalltheway wrote:Oh no, he smoked a joint!!! Maybe we should suspend people for drinking a few beers, too.

I share your sentiment that this should be no big deal but...like it or not, marijuana is against the law and MLB rules. He shouldn't have done it.

Grizo406 wrote:

Grizalltheway wrote:Oh no, he smoked a joint!!! Maybe we should suspend people for drinking a few beers, too.

In the last 30 minutes, I would have been suspended two times...

BlueHen86 wrote:

Grizalltheway wrote:Oh no, he smoked a joint!!! Maybe we should suspend people for drinking a few beers, too.

I share your sentiment that this should be no big deal but...like it or not, marijuana is against the law and MLB rules. He shouldn't have done it.

Do they suspend people for DUIs, or for speeding tickets?
both of those are examples of behavior that is against the law.

JayJ79 wrote:

BlueHen86 wrote:
I share your sentiment that this should be no big deal but...like it or not, marijuana is against the law and MLB rules. He shouldn't have done it.

Do they suspend people for DUIs, or for speeding tickets?
both of those are examples of behavior that is against the law.

Soto wasn't suspended for smoking marijuana - what is your point?