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"The unique circumstances surrounding BALCO and the evidence revealed in a recently published book have convinced me that Major League Baseball must undertake this investigation," Selig said.

 

Mitchell is heading the investigation

Some in Congress have called for an independent investigation of baseball. Mitchell, a Maine Democrat and a director of the Boston Red Sox, has been a director of the Florida Marlins and served on an economic study committee that Selig appointed in 1999.

 

Mitchell also is chairman of The Walt Disney Co., whose ESPN subsidiary is one of baseball's primary broadcast partners.

 

Mitchell's possible involvement was first mentioned Wednesday in The New York Times. Several lawyers will assist Mitchell.

Yeah im watching the confernce now in ESPN News and them talking about this matter. but i do agree with what tehir saying, things will get ugly when they dig deep into the matter. but i myself would like to know who else was juiced that we didnt know about

The timing stinks. It's only about a decade and a half late

 

1991 - Vincent Memo - Baseball's Drug Policy and Prevention Program

Memo by then Commissioner Fay Vincent to all clubs

June 17, 1991

Format - PDF

 

INTRODUCTION

 

This memorandum sets forth Baseball's drug policy and the principle components of our drug abuse program. As in the past, the health and welfare of those that work in Baseball will continue to be our paramount concern. No less compelling, however, is the need to maintain the integrity of the game. Drug involvement or suspicion of drug involvement is inconsistent with maintaining these objectives.

 

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This prohibition applies to all illegal drugs and controlled substances, including steroids or prescription drugs for which the individual in possession of the drug does not have a prescription

 

 

http://www.businessofbaseball.com/docs.htm