Braun out of fan fest as he awaits appeal decision
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MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers says NL MVP Ryan Braun will not attend the team’s fan festival this weekend because it’s too “sensitive” a period for the slugger who awaits a decision of his appeal of a 50-game suspension under baseball’s drug policy.
Brewers chairman and principal owner Mark Attanasio said in a statement Wednesday Braun and the team “came to the conclusion that this is too sensitive of a time in the confidential process for him to attend this year.” Attanasio thanked fans for their understanding and patience. The team’s “Brewers On Deck” event will be held Sunday.
Vet busted for drugs
NEW YORK — Daryle Ward, an 11-season veteran who hasn’t played in the major leagues since 2008, has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for a banned amphetamine under the minor league testing program.
Ward spent last season in the minor league systems of the Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks. He batted .318 with two homers and 18 RBI in 28 games with double-A Mobile in the Diamondbacks system. He currently is a free agent.
The 36-year-old has a .263 career average with 90 homers and 379 RBIs for Houston (1998-02), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2003), Pittsburgh (2004-05), Washington (2006), Atlanta (2006) and the Chicago Cubs (2007-08).
Cuban OK’d for free agency
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball has told teams that Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is eligible to negotiate with big league teams.
The commissioner’s office notified clubs on Wednesday, a day after Cespedes established legal residency in the Dominican Republic.
Earlier this month, Cespedes said six major league teams — the Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs and White Sox — are interested in him.
— The Associated Press
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