Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Giambi Dodges Penalty for Steroid Use

Commisioner lets Yankee off easy for drug probe cooperation

By Joseph Fasano,  Newser User

Posted Aug 17, 2007 2:39 AM CDT
Email

(Newser) – Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has decided not to suspend or otherwise punish Yankee first baseman Jason Giambi for his past steroid use. "It's over and done with. I'm thrilled," said Giambi. The slugger, who has confessed to using performance enhancers, earned the pardon through his cooperation with an ongoing probe into baseball drug use.

Selig had said he would take the All-Star's "level of cooperation into account in determining appropriate action."  Giambi's charity work also played a role, according to Selig. Recently activated from the disabled list, Giambi said a suspension would have hurt his Bombers, who just began a crucial four-game stretch against Detroit last night.

From left are Major League Baseball comissioner Bud Selig in 2006, New York Yankees' Jason Giambi in 2007, and steroid investigator George Mitchell in 2006. (AP Photo)
From left are Major League Baseball comissioner Bud Selig in 2006, New York Yankees' Jason Giambi in 2007, and steroid investigator George Mitchell in 2006. (AP Photo)   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees' Jason Giambi watches his two-run home run off Cleveland Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
New York Yankees' Jason Giambi watches his two-run home run off Cleveland Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees' Jason Giambi walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning in Major League Baseball action in this May 23, 2007 file photo at Yankee Stadium in New York. Giambi agreed Thursday to meet with baseball steroids investigator George...
New York Yankees' Jason Giambi walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning in Major League Baseball action in this May 23, 2007 file photo at Yankee...   (Associated Press)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Be the first to comment on this story.

A-Rod, Mr. 500, Gets Key to NYC
MSNBC

Mo' Problems For the Yanks
MSNBC

 
steroids • MLB • Barry Bonds • Bud Selig • New York Yankees • Joe Torre • Jason Giambi • George Mitchell • Bronx Bombers • baseball

More Newser Stories

Giambi Gives in to Steroids Meeting

Giambi Faces Steroids Probe

Players OK More Drug Tests

MLB Expanding Anti-Drug Push

Mitchell Report Delivers Bonds, Clemens, Tejada
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne