Minor league players on steroids...the list.

I'll take a shot at a few observations

very heavy international presence
light/or no (?) former college players
alot of pitchers & catchers

Here's ESPN's take on the list with the option to get a look at Damian Moss and an international player.

http://espn.go.com/minorlbb/news/2005/0404/2029818.html

I'm sorry to ask a dumb question but why are there MORE banned substances on the Minor League list than the Majors? Why aren't they the same? And what substances are on the list (besides the obvious steroids)? I read that the MLB guy swears he doesn't do steroids - only milkshakes and vitamins. I plead ignorance because I'm really not educated on all this.

Minor leagues are not under player's union bargaining.

Makes it pretty easy to see who is dragging their feet on this issue.

"light/or no (?) former college players"

There are a few on the list, one we know personally.. Sad really, he doesnt need the drugs, he has lots of natural talent.. and no I wont say who it is.

Similar situation, justmom...a former JC player...
The "explanation"... he was trying to loose weight, purchased something over the counter at a nutrition store.
I find it hard to beleive that any of these guys don't know what substances are in the products, or that they are unaware of the "list" of banned substances. It's been published. Amphetinines are excluded from MLB, but included in Minor Leagues & NCAA.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6921-2005Jan13.html

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/steroid-guidelines.htm (includes NCAA)

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/mlb_news.jsp?ymd=20050113&content_id=930789&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp

Are players warned about using an OTC supplement or cold medicine "at his own risk" in their contract?

Another link that may be of interest is used by the Olympic Committee, www.usantidoping.org. The drug reference online (DRO) link allows one to check on specific prescription & OTC meds.

I hope USA Today is using the right list