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So, Manny tested positive for human chorionic gonadotropin, which got him the 50-game suspension. Now, people are saying that HCG could be used to artificially stimulate the production of natural testosterone -- steroid use one step removed -- or, to get one's testicles to start working again after they've shut down because you were already taking artificial steroids.
However, I think that maybe we should give Manny the benefit of the doubt.
Ramirez said, "Recently, I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was OK to give me." So, what WAS the "personal health issue"? I think most people are assuming that it was impotence based on his testicles shutting down because of steroid use.
But the primary use of HGC is as a fertility drug.
And, let's be honest -- if there was ONE player in MLB who is trying to get pregnant, it'd be Manny.
However, I think that maybe we should give Manny the benefit of the doubt.
Ramirez said, "Recently, I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was OK to give me." So, what WAS the "personal health issue"? I think most people are assuming that it was impotence based on his testicles shutting down because of steroid use.
But the primary use of HGC is as a fertility drug.
And, let's be honest -- if there was ONE player in MLB who is trying to get pregnant, it'd be Manny.