Backgrounder Introduction The Huntsville Rockets were founded in 2017 and are the doubleA affiliates of the Cincinnati Bears. Kevin Phillip, outfielder for the Huntsville Rockets, failed two consecutive drug tests. While the history of the Huntsville...
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Backgrounder Introduction The Huntsville Rockets were founded in 2017 and are the doubleA affiliates of the Cincinnati Bears. Kevin Phillip, outfielder for the Huntsville Rockets, failed two consecutive drug tests. While the history of the Huntsville Rockets does not have much substance, the history between baseball and steroid use goes back almost a century. Certain record holders have an asterisk by their records as they have been linked to steroid use. In today’s game, unfortunately a star player being caught using steroids is almost an expected occurrence. The Issue – Athlete Tests Positive for Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) During a mandatory offseason drug test Kevin Phillip, star left fielder, tested positive for PEDs for the second time. According to the MLB policy, the first failed drug test results in a 50game suspension and the second failed test will result in a 100game suspension. Kevin Phillip is one of the organizations biggest prospects and losing him fo
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