August 9, 200718 yr Spiezio has substance abuse problem Placed on restricted list.. -B http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=4810365 Clubhouse still closed.. normally opens at 3:40 CT before games
August 9, 200718 yr Author Spiezio entering treatment program, goes on restricted list By R.B. FALLSTROM, AP Sports Writer August 9, 2007 ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Cardinals utility player Scott Spiezio is voluntarily entering a treatment program for a problem that the team did not specify. St. Louis manager Tony La Russa would not say what substances were involved or where the treatment will take place. La Russa expects Spiezio will return this season. "It speaks highly of Scott to come forward admitting recognition of a potential problem," Cardinals physician Dr. George Paletta said. "This allows the organization to provide him access to the appropriate resources for further evaluation and treatment." [Link]
August 9, 200718 yr Tony LaRussa has got to be a drug dealer........how many of his former (or in this case, current) players have had substance abuse issues?
August 9, 200718 yr Tony LaRussa has got to be a drug dealer........how many of his former (or in this case, current) players have had substance abuse issues? Are you counting 'roids?
August 9, 200718 yr Author Jose Canseco (roids), Mark McGwire (roids), Daryl Kile (weed), Josh Hancock (weed, alcohol), Scott Spiezio (???) and god knows who else..
August 9, 200718 yr That explains the funky red dohickey on his chin. Hope the guy bounces back. Cocaine's a helluva drug.
August 10, 200718 yr Author Spiezio to seek treatment for substance abuse By Joe Strauss ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH 08/10/2007 The Cardinals and Scott Spiezio concluded several traumatizing days Thursday when the club placed its versatile utility player on the restricted list while he submits to a rehabilitation program to address alcohol and drug abuse, club and industry sources confirmed. Spiezio?s problems apparently came to a head Monday night when he received intraveinous fluid during and shortly after the team?s series opener against the Padres. Exhibiting an elevated heart rate and sweating profusely, Speizio also was noticeably irritated and anxious, according to a person familiar with the situation. When it was suggested that he be hospitalized and undergo blood testing, Spiezio abruptly disconnected the IV and left the stadium, sources confirmed. [Link] Updated Story!
August 10, 200718 yr That explains the funky red dohickey on his chin. Hope the guy bounces back. Cocaine's a helluva drug. The Tickler
August 14, 200718 yr I'm pretty surprised the organization/La Russa would expect him to return to the team this year or even mention that publicly. Dumb.
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