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mavsfanforever · 06-20-2003, 08:14 PM

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Friday, June 20

Positive steroid test leads to jail cell

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ESPN.com news services

DAVIE, Fla. -- Jose Canseco was arrested at his home Friday after testing positive for steroids, a violation of his probation stemming from a nightclub brawl.

The former American League MVP, who had been under house arrest for an earlier probation violation, was being held at Broward County Jail without bond pending a court appearance and could face a long prison term. A judge warned Canseco earlier this year that any further violations could result in a 15-year prison sentence.

He'll probably get a hearing Monday or Tuesday, officials said.

Canseco, who retired from baseball last year, was charged with his twin brother, Ozzie, for the 2001 brawl in Miami Beach. He was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty last year.

Canseco already violated his probation by leaving Florida for several weeks and failing to start community service and anger management classes. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and two years of house arrest and was warned of the serious potential consequences of any subsequent violations.

Manny Hillman, a lawyer for Canseco, declined to comment. Another lawyer, Gustavo Lage did not return a message seeking comment.

Jose Canseco hit 462 home runs in his major league career. He retired in May 2002 after 1,887 games with seven teams, finishing his career with a .266 batting average, 1,407 RBI and 200 stolen bases.

Canseco, who is 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds has admitted using steroids during his baseball career. The complaint affidavit issued by the Broward County police states that "on or about 6-3-03 he (Canseco) did use a controlled substance" and specifies steroids

Chiwas · 06-20-2003, 09:02 PM

Sosa, proved corked bat.
Canseco, proved steroids.

My Top 4 Fakes List has only two left to be proven: Mc Gwire and Bonds.

mavsfanforever · 06-20-2003, 09:35 PM

I think Jose is just trying to be famous.

Mandyahl · 06-20-2003, 10:29 PM

i never liked canseco.

Drbio · 06-20-2003, 10:41 PM

What a stupid move. He was on house arrest anyway. It's not like he is going to play baseball again or anything. Dumb move.

Mandyahl · 06-20-2003, 10:43 PM

all the steroids probably affected his brain. let this be a warning to all of the would be steroid users.

mavsfanforever · 06-22-2003, 10:42 PM

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Originally posted by: Chiwas
Sosa, proved corked bat.
Canseco, proved steroids.

My Top 4 Fakes List has only two left to be proven: Mc Gwire and Bonds.

I personally cannot even think about talking about Big Mac and Bonds as fakes. These guys are just too awesome.

Mandyahl · 06-23-2003, 12:28 AM

didn't mcgwire admit to using steroids?

mavsfanforever · 06-23-2003, 07:29 AM

Mc Gwire used a substance that was legal in baseball at that time.

Mandyahl · 06-23-2003, 09:51 AM

ahhh ok