How Can MLB Better Penalize Known PED Users in Free Agency?
SUMMARY
Performance enhancing drugs are still a problem in national baseball leagues. The MLB has come a long way in trying to fix this problem. However, it is still relevant. PED use hasn't been eliminated. The biggest issue, however, is that even those who have been caught and reprimanded are still receive financial rewards. Shortstop Jhonny Peralta landed a $53 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals only weeks after being banned for 50 games as part of the Biogenesis fallout. The punishments for using PEDs just aren't enough.
It then goes over solutions such as bigger bans, contract cuts, and penalizing teams.
ANALYSIS
I think this is a serious issue and really does need to be addressed. The author of this article hits in spot-on with their suggested solutions. We can't allow for there to be rules that are not followed or are simply too light for the circumstance.
There may come a time when this is just not enough any more. Doping should be considered a more serious issue.
I agree. It doesn't seem fair to me that these people are getting paid, even though they aren't doing any work. In my opinion, if they aren't doing what they are being paid to do, they shouldn't get paid. The only time this wouldn't apply is when them not being able to work is beyond their control, like an injury. But they definitely shouldn't be paid when they were suspended from play for using PEDs
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