After Atlanta Braves’ outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for at least 80 games when he was tested positive for a “performance enhancing drug,” former president of Miami Marlins, David Samson calls for a new verification system for players. Here’s what he says.
Ex Miami Marlins president David Samson pushes for player verification system
In the middle of the season, Jurickson Profar’s sudden suspension could be seen as a tough spot for the Atlanta Braves, who signed him for a one-year, $1 million contract, when he was playing with San Diego Padres. Despite winning an All-Star and a Silver Slugger award, Profar’s news comes as a shock to the MLB community.
The former president of the Miami Marlins, David Samson, was speaking about the same issue on 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' podcast, where he spoke openly about having a verification system and having cameras everywhere. Samson said:
“I was more than happy and remain more than happy to have a system where we have to independently verify. We have to videotape everything that we do with players. I’m happy to put cameras everywhere.”
Further, David Samson said that he teams should have cameras installed everywhere so as to reduce such incidents. He said:
“I’m happy to do anything in order to assuage the union [MLB Players Association] of its concerns. I’m ready to put cameras in to confirm that we will all not do that in order to have the right to look at Jurickson Profar and say, ‘Excuse me, we’re going to take away your $42 million right now.”
Atlanta Braves says Jurickson Profar’s consumption of drug is an MLB violation
The Atlanta Braves released a statement regarding Jurickson Profar’s suspension over usage of “performance enhancing drugs.” The team, in their statement said that they were surprised and disappointed over Profar testing positive. Further, the statement said they support the program. The statement said:
“We were surprised and extremely disappointed to learn that Jurickson Profar tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Prevention and Treatment Program. We fully support the Program and are hopeful that Jurickson will learn from this experience.”
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