Strike Two

Today, news outlets are reporting that Rafael Palmeiro suggested, in investigations into his positive steroid test, that the illegal substance might have come from some pill given to him by Miguel Tejada.

The steroids panel investigated, and found that this alleged illegal substance was - get ready for this - Vitamin B-12. Tejada's been cleared of all wrongdoing, and Palmeiro's lawyers are insisting that he never implicated another player in this matter.

Balls up, Raffy. It's time to take responsibility for the fact that you're the cheater and you're the S.O.B. who gambled with his legacy and lost. If you're going to insist on dragging others down with you, a la Canseco, at least have the cojones to acknowledge your own sins - a la Canseco.

How sad - Raffy Palmeiro has sank lower than the similarly-talented but long-disgraced Jose Canseco. You're pathetic, Raffy. Do as your manager says, and stay home.