Seven Minor Leaguers Suspended

Seven Minor League players were suspended today for drug violations. Five tested positive in the Venezuelan Summer League, while one Appalachian League and one Gulf Coast League player tested positive for drugs.

GCL Dodgers catcher Kengshill Pujols and Danville Braves catcher Cole Flowers tested positive for "a performance-enhancing substance." VSL Pirates pitchers Edison Barrios, Juan Casas, and Alfredo Reyes, VSL Tigers/Marlins catcher Alvaro Diaz (a Detroit player), and VSL Phillies outfielder Jesus Granado all failed drug tests for performance-enhancers.

All the players received 50-game suspensions, except Reyes, who was suspended for 100 games because it was his second positive test result.

Personally, I'm glad to see baseball coming down on players that violate drug policies. I'm just sad to see them coming down on Minor Leaguers and letting Barry Bonds continue to play.

Life isn't fair.