Clinic Tries to Block Steroid Revelations

Palm Beach Rejuvenation Center wants to protect clients
By Jesse Andrews,  Newser Staff
Posted Nov 7, 2007 11:07 PM CST
Clinic Tries to Block Steroid Revelations
Seattle Mariners' Jose Guillen reacts after striking out with the bases loaded against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays during the sixth inning of their baseball game in Seattle, in this Sept. 16, 2007 file photo. Guillen bought nearly $20,000 worth of steroids and human growth hormone from 2003-05, the San...   (Associated Press)

The Palm Beach Rejuvenation Center has filed suit to seal the results of a sweeping probe into its operations, an investigation in which 10 individuals have already pleaded guilty to abetting illegal prescription drug distribution. Leaks from the case have implicated several baseball players as customers,  including Indians pitcher Paul Byrd and Mariners outfielder Jose Guillen.

In February, Guillen claimed never to have used steroids, announcing to ESPN magazine, "That is something I never considered in my life ... You're ruining your whole career. You're ruining your reputation." The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Guillen bought products from the clinic between May 2002 and June 2005. The Center's motion to seal was filed late last month. (More MLB stories.)

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