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Chemical conundrum: beyond the Mitchell Report.(POWERLINE)(George J. Mitchell's report on performance-enhancing drugs )
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Coach and Athletic Director
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April 1, 2008
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The timeline leading to the release of Senator George Mitchell's document on the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PED's) in MLB on December 13, 2007 had a cryptic and inauspicious beginning way back on June 7, 1991.
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On that day, then-commissioner Fay Vincent sent a memo to all MLB clubs outlining the ban of "all illegal drugs and controlled substances, including steroids."
That bark wasn't followed with much of a bite, however, as the player's union did not collectively bargain a testing policy. That's akin to setting a speed limit on an interstate highway, but neglecting to monitor the traffic flow.
Good luck with compliance, my ...