I wrote about this and a couple of other drug-related issues for the Outsports blog, but I want to expound a little more on J.C. Romero.
Romero came back in early June from a 50-game suspension for his 2008 positive test for a performance-enhancer he says came from a supplement he bought over-the-counter. He’s suing both the supplement’s manufacturer of the and the two stores that sold it to him. After Thursday night’s game at Tampa Bay, a Rays fan was trying to get autographs from Phillies players. When some of them refused, the fan yelled at Romero a comment about steroids. He alleges that Romero told him to “shut the f— up,” grabbed him by the neck and pushed him. The fan called the police and has now hired a lawyer.
Three thoughts:
1) I don't know why grown men are trying to get autographs from athletes except to sell them, especially if it's a photo or a ball or some other collectible. It's ridiculous. Grow up. Leave autograph-seeking to the kids.
2) Romero has to be smart enough to know that jackasses like this guy are going to try and provoke him using the steroid issue, and he has to hold his temper.
3) If this happened in Philadelphia, with a Phillies fan and a visiting player, you just know where the national media morons would place the blame, and it wouldn't be with the player.
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And hey, the Phils won today! A 10-0 win at Toronto, with J.A. Happ pitching a complete game. Tomorrow they try again for two wins in a row.
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