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NL Central A Home For The Accused
Posted February 7th ago via Bugs and Cranks
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Earlier this week, the Cardinals inked former MVP Juan Gonzalez to a one year, $750,000 contract. Once one of the most feared hitters in the game, injuries have limited the slugger in recent years and he hasn't played a full season since 2001. Gonzalez's frailty has led to question's of steroid use, accusation's that became stronger after he was fingered in Jose Canseco's book. Gonzalez's drop-off in production following an increase in drug testing even caused Rangers owner Tom Hicks to call him out publicly. Yet, in spite of all this baggage, it really shouldn't come as a surprise that St. Louis is bringing him to spring training.

The National League Central was easily the worst division in baseball last year. The Cubs finished in first place with a record of 85-77 and just two of the six teams finished above .500. In turn, this offseason has seen a lot of roster changes within the division, with one interesting twist. The NL Central has become a home to a five players with connections to performance enhancing drugs.

Give us your tired, your weak, your poor, your accused, confessed and tested positive? I guess when 78 wins is good enough for third place, anything is worth a shot. At least the Brewers seem to think so. The list so far, in addition to Gonzalez:

Mike Cameron, Brewers - Suspended 25 games in 2008 following a second positive test for a banned stimulant.

Troy Glaus, Cardinals - In September 2007, it was reported he received multiple shipments of HGH and testosterone were sent to his house in Florida.

Guillermo Mota, Brewers - Suspended 50 games in 2007 for testing positive for a banned substance.

Miguel Tejada, Astros - Named in J...

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