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Texas Owner: Juan-Gone "Probably" Doped

Posted Jun 21, 07 4:35 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Texas owner Tom Hicks says he suspected slugger Juan Gonzalez had used steroids, judging from his body's early and expeditious breakdown. Hicks bemoaned his $24 million, two-year investment, which resulted in 152 games and 32 home runs during 2002-03. "We just gave that money away," he said.

Ex-Ranger and celebrated stoolie Jose Canseco also suggested Gonzalez used performance-enhancers in his 2005 tell-all book. The hitter's agent opined that Hicks's comments were "irresponsible," but commissioner Bud Selig will not discipline the owner for his remarks.

Source Dallas Morning News

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Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks announces the firing of general manager Doug Melvin during a press conference held Sunday afternoon, October 7, 2001, at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.   (KRT Photos)
Juan Gonzalez is shown in this 2003 photo. Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks suspects that two-time AL MVP Juan Gonzalez may have used steroids. "I have no knowledge that Juan used steroids. His number of...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, left, chats with Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, right, prior to the home-opener baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Arlington, Texas, Friday, April 6, 2007....   (Associated Press)
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