Collector Of Ryan Braun's Sample Refutes Allegations

By Adam McCalvy and AJ Cassavell / MLB.com

Five days after Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun won his appeal of a 50-game suspension by blaming a faulty collection process, the collector of Braun's sample responded with a three-page statement.

Dino Laurenzi Jr. defended himself Tuesday, saying he followed Comprehensive Drug Testing protocol in handling Braun's urine sample, and he outlined the process in which he did so.

Laurenzi, who said the situation has taken an emotional toll on him, said he would not comment further on the situation. He has hired an attorney. READ ON....

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Ryan Braun's 50-game Suspension Overturned / Braun Says The Truth Prevailed

National League MVP Ryan Braun's 50-game suspension was overturned Thursday by baseball arbitrator Shyam Das, the first time a baseball player successfully challenged a drug-related penalty in a grievance.



Saying his name has been "dragged through the mud," NL MVP Ryan Braun reported to spring training Friday and addressed the media a day after his 50-game suspension for a positive drug test was overturned by an arbitrator.

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In speaking, Ryan Braun Proud Of 'Integrity'

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By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com

PHOENIX -- Addressing the media one day after he became the first Major Leaguer to successfully appeal a suspected violation of MLB's Drug Treatment and Prevention Program, Brewers star outfielder Ryan Braun said the ordeal has been the greatest challenge of his life.

Upon reporting to camp on Friday, Braun first thanked MLB Players Association executive director Michael Weiner, Brewers chairman and principal owner Mark Attanasio and fans who withheld judgment throughout the process. He also emphasized that the positive test was not the result of a personal medical issue or sexually transmitted disease.

"I've tried to respect this process," Braun said. "I've tried to handle the entire situation with honor, with integrity, with class, dignity and professionalism, because that's who I am. MORE....

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