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      Moss told teammates that he received treatment from Galea

      May 27, 2010 /

      Redskins’ receiver Santana Moss told his teammates that he received treatment from Canadian doctor Anthony Galea, who has been charged with smuggling and distributing HGH. But his teammates believe him when he says that he knew nothing about Galea’s involvement with HGH.

      From the Washington Post:

      Defensive end Phillip Daniels said Moss told a handful of teammates last week that Galea had treated him on three occasions. But Moss, a nine-year veteran, wasn’t certain whether he had received HGH.

      “I believe he’s telling the truth. Santana’s always been a stand-up guy,” Daniels said. “. . . I believe in him. I support him.”

      Moss told teammates that he received three treatments from Galea, two for his hamstring and one for his knee.

      “As far as the HGH or anything, he didn’t say he knew what it was or anything like that,” Daniels said. ” . . . He was doing the right things, just trying to get healthy.”

      It still doesn’t sound as if Moss did anything wrong here. Just because he went to Galea for treatment of his hamstring and knee, doesn’t mean he was given or injected with HGH. And if Galea did inject Moss with the drug at any time, it’s entirely possibly that the receiver didn’t know about it. Furthermore, if Galea did inject Moss with HGH without him knowing about it, then obviously Moss never intended to use the steroid as a performance-enhancer.

      But maybe I’m being naïve in thinking that Moss is innocent. Maybe he sought out Galea because he knew that the doctor could provide him with HGH and therefore, a fast recovery from his injuries. Whether Moss’s intention was to use HGH to get bigger, faster and stronger or use it as a healing aid, if he knew that he was receiving the steroid then he should be suspended. And I guess there in lies the crux of all of this: Did he receive HGH from Galea?


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      Report: Haynesworth being sued by stripper over pregnancy

      May 27, 2010 /

      According to a report by the New York Post, an exotic dancer is claiming that Redskins’ defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth impregnated her but has refused to talk to her since late March. Silvia Mena, who is set to sue Haynesworth, also claims that he has yet to offer her any money to use for medical bills.

      Mena, 25, alleges Haynesworth, 28, met her in Miami, romanced her during Super Bowl week, and invited her to his Tennessee home. She claims in the documents that after learning about the pregnancy, Haynesworth promised to “emotionally and financially support Silvia.” But, “after making such promises . . . Haynesworth has abandoned the pregnant Sylvia Mena . . . He has refused to provide any emotional or financial support of Silvia Mena or his unborn child.”

      The papers read that Haynesworth’s assistant suggested Mena “seek treatment from an NFL physician.” But Mena feared “some effort might be made to purposefully make her lose the child,” the papers say.

      Mena, who claims she has not heard from Haynesworth since late March, told us last night: “It is very stressful, I cry all the time.”

      Her lawyer, Salvatore Strazzullo, told us he’s filing the $10 million suit in Brooklyn Supreme Court today.

      Not to sound insensitive, but let’s wait until a DNA test confirms this report. The baby may very well be Haynesworth’s, but so far there is no proof of that other than what Mena is saying. If it is his baby, then let’s hope he steps up and takes responsibility for his actions.

      Maybe this situation has something to do with Haynesworth’s absence at all of the Redskins’ offseason workouts thus far. (He has yet to report to any of them.) He may have known that she was going to sue him and therefore, he’s staying away from team camps because he wants to avoid the media.

      Or maybe the guy is just lazy and the two situations have nothing to do with each other. He’s proven to be a pain in the ass in the past, so who knows what’s going on with him right now.

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      Strasburg likely coming to bigs in mid June

      May 27, 2010 /

      The Nationals don’t know the specific date, but the club has tentatively planned for phenom pitcher Stephen Strasburg to make his first major league start sometime between June 8 and June 10 against the Pirates.

      From the Washington Post:

      “We can know that right up until the moment that we name him to pitch, but we’re not going to announce that,” Riggleman said. “There’s procedural things. There’s other players affected by it. There’s just too many reasons not to announce it. So we’re not going to announce anything.

      “It affects a lot of people. I liken it to, whatever, April 3 and opening day is April 5. Who made the club? Who didn’t make the club? And a week later, nobody remembers, because the roster has already changed. When this is all said and done, the fact that we nailed down the date he’s going to pitch and announced it will be a non-entity. It’s going to be all about when he does pitch and people will be excited about it. Leading up to it,. we may or may not announce it. That will be an organizational decision. We have a pretty good idea of when he’s going to pitch.”

      One of the reasons Riggleman gave for not announcing the specific date that Strasburg will come up is so that the pitcher he’s replacing isn’t affected. That makes sense given that whoever it is still has one or two more outings under his belt before Strasburg comes up.

      Either way, he’s coming up and that’s exciting. The 21-year-old has posted an amazing 0.39 ERA over his first four starts at Triple-A Syracuse and looks every bit ready to start in the big leagues. That said, expectations should still be tempered. The majors have a way of humbling young players (especially pitchers) and even though Strasburg looks special, there’s quite a difference between Triple-A hitters and the ones he’ll face in mid June.

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      Wes Welker not familiar with Ashley Dupre’s work

      May 26, 2010 /

      Patriots’ receiver Wes Welker, who has spent the better part of the offseason rehabbing his knee following an injury that occurred in Week 17 of last year, is catching flack from some fans after he attended a party at the Playboy Mansion and a photo of him and Ashley Dupre started making the Internet rounds.

      From the Boston Globe:

      “It’s funny, man,” Welker told the Herald during a break at the Old Spice Wes Welker Football Camp yesterday. “I’ve been working so hard, and it’s like, ‘Oh, Wes is rehabbing at the Playboy Mansion or something.’ I’m like, ‘Dude, it’s one night.’ ”

      “And then I get a picture with somebody – I don’t even know who it is,” Welker said, laughing and incredulous. “And it ends up to be who it is. And I’m like, ‘Oh man, that’s great.’ My mom is like, ‘Wes, what are you doing?’ And I’m like, ‘I had no idea who it was!’ ”

      As the NFL’s leading receiver and a public figure, Welker acknowledged the reality that he might want to avoid such situations in the future.

      Welker never got to meet Hugh Hefner, but he lauded the party.

      “Probably my last,’ a joking Welker said.

      If this is the worst thing Welker ever does as a player in the NFL, consider himself Mother Teresa among his peers. He’s a young, single guy – the fans that are criticizing him need to give him a break.

      I’ll be honest, I had to look up who Ashley Dupre was, so it’s not far-fetched that he wasn’t familiar with her either. I’m sure he’s posed for many photo ops throughout his career and not known who the person was. The fact that this photo was taken at the Playboy Mansion doesn’t mean much and neither does him being there in the middle of his rehab. A guy has the right to go out and there have been many an athlete that have visited Hugh Hefner’s love palace. It’s not a big deal.


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      Goodell to review Roethlisberger’s “behavioral evaluation” within the week

      May 26, 2010 /

      NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told the media at the owners meetings on Tuesday that he would review the behavioral evaluation he ordered as part of Ben Roethlisberger’s six-game suspension within a week. If Goodell determines that Big Ben has made progress, then he may allow the quarterback to rejoin the Steelers for offseason workouts.

      What I would like to know is what process Goodell is planning to take when determining whether or not Roethlisberger should have the privilege to return to his team. What is Goodell going to do, send Big Ben into a crowded bar filled with horny chicks to see if he’ll behave himself? I’m not trying to sound insensitive in light of the previous allegations against Roethlisberger, but seriously – how is Goodell going to know whether or not the QB is worthy enough to return to football?

      Furthermore, how is Goodell going to determine whether or not he should lighten Big Ben’s suspension from six to four games? Anyone can behave themselves for a month if they want something bad enough. Who’s to say that Roethlisberger has learned anything? Does Goodell have a couple of eagle scouts watching the quarterback’s every move?

      I guess Goodell will just have to go with his gut and trust that Roethlisberger has suffered enough embarrassment to have changed (or is in the process of changing). I don’t doubt that the commissioner is taking this matter seriously, but I would love to find out what constitutes Big Ben learning his lesson and therefore, what it is that he did to earn a four-game suspension over a six-game penalty if that is indeed the outcome here.


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