MLB Decision: Josh Hamilton Will Not Be Suspended
- Updated: April 3, 2015
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The news broke this morning that the MLB have reached a decision on the possible suspension of Josh Hamilton. It was announced that he will not be suspended following the ruling of an Arbitrator.
The debacle came when it emerged the Los Angeles Angels’ outfielder had recently relapsed with a drug problem, and the fact he self-reported himself proved very important in the decision.
NBCSports.com reports the following technicalities of the case:
“The ruling was based on the arbitrator’s interpretation of Section 4(C) of the Joint Drug Agreement, which handles violations of a players’ treatment program. Under that section, a player is said to have committed a violation if the player (a) refuses to submit to evaluations and followup tests; (b) “consistently fails to participate in mandatory sessions with his assigned health care professional”; (c) his health care professional tells Major League Baseball that the player is not cooperating; or (d) the player tests positive for a drug of abuse.
None of these applied to Hamilton. Rather, Hamilton self-reported his use of cocaine to Major League Baseball. Said use was characterized to NBC Sports.com by a person familiar with the proceedings as a “slip” as opposed to a “relapse.” Hamilton had, in the past, been involved in isolated incidents involving alcohol, which likewise did not result in any discipline.”
The MLB also announced they disagree with the decision and they will seek to address any deficiencies in collective bargaining.
As for now, Josh Hamilton will be able to play again for the Angels! Once he is healthy of course.
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