Post by Fish Troll on Sept 25, 2007 14:57:10 GMT -5
Twins minor league OF suspended
Posted: Monday September 24, 2007 5:40PM; Updated: Monday September 24, 2007 5:58PM
NEW YORK (AP) -- Minnesota Twins minor leaguer Eli Tintor was suspended for 50 games Monday following a positive test for a drug of abuse under the minor league program.
The 22-year-old outfielder's suspension will take effect at the start of the 2008 season. There have been 27 suspensions this year under the minor league program and four under the major league drug plan.
Tintor, of Hibbing, Minn., played for the Class-A Beloit Snappers of the Midwest League. He hit .286 with five home runs and 27 RBIs in 54 games.
Posted: Monday September 24, 2007 5:40PM; Updated: Monday September 24, 2007 5:58PM
NEW YORK (AP) -- Minnesota Twins minor leaguer Eli Tintor was suspended for 50 games Monday following a positive test for a drug of abuse under the minor league program.
The 22-year-old outfielder's suspension will take effect at the start of the 2008 season. There have been 27 suspensions this year under the minor league program and four under the major league drug plan.
Tintor, of Hibbing, Minn., played for the Class-A Beloit Snappers of the Midwest League. He hit .286 with five home runs and 27 RBIs in 54 games.
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