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 [July 29, 2016]
July 28 (The Sports Xchange) -
Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon apologized Thursday before
rejoining the team after serving an 80-game suspension for testing
positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
"You've got to hold yourself accountable for your standards of
living and training. I didn't hold myself accountable for any of
that," Gordon said in a video.
"I thought, being the smallest guy, I would never fail a drug test.
I didn't pay attention at all, man, and I didn't meet the standards.
"That's my fault and no one else's. But don't give up on me. I will
earn your trust and your support back with my play and my actions in
the community."
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The Chicago White Sox reinstated All-Star left-hander Chris Sale
from the suspended list and he will start Thursday's game against
the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Sale was suspended for five days last Saturday after tearing up the
1976 throwback uniforms the team was scheduled to wear in that
night's game against the Detroit Tigers.
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Former major-league infielder Doug Griffin died after a lengthy
illness, the Boston Red Sox announced. He was 69.
Griffin played second base for the Red Sox from 1971-77 and won a
Gold Glove award in 1972. He batted .248 with seven homers and 161
RBIs in 614 games for Boston. (Editing by Andrew Both)
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