UFI 5:BIOGENISIS SUSPENSIONS

The suspended are Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz, Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera, Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Antonio Bastardo and New York Mets utility man Jordany Valdespin began serving their suspensions Monday. Also among the suspended were minor-league players Fernando Martinez, Cesar Puello and Sergio Escalona. Free agents Jordan Norberto and Fautino de los Santos also were suspended. All received 50-game suspensions… Except for one, Alex Rodreguiz recieved a 211-game ban starting tomorrow (my blogs 1 year anniversary!) the 211 games will suspend him all through this year and next. Ryan Braun was handed a 65-game suspension a few weeks ago. Rodreguiz will likely fight the ban.