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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

(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... Read full story »

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