Chris Colabello tests positive for PED

WOW what can I say about Chris Colabello other than didn't see that coming!

In case you haven't heard Chris Colabello has been suspended for 80 games for testing positive for

Dehydrochlormethltestosterone. So what the heck is this performance enhancing drug?? It is a drug that was developed by East German scientists to help boost strength & speed. Why are we just finding out about this now? From what I understand, is that Chris appealed the decision in order to hopefully have the decision overturned. Not sure how that would work as seems pretty black & white to me.


Now before we jump all over Chris & ask why he hasn't had a very good year if he was using PED's, he recieved the news on March 13th during spring training. This has to weigh on him knowing that he was going to be suspended by Major League Baseball, going to the plate everytime knowing that it could be your last at bat for 80 games is probably not easy.

Many people are probably wondering why Chris of all people who is a genuine guy that loves the game of baseball would take a PED. Whether he meant to or didn't will probably never come out as his career numbers don't exactly jump out at people. 28 HR, 111 RBI, 257 avg & 2 SB. He spent seven years in the independant leagues until he finally broke through with Twins in 2013, last year was his breakout year where he hit 15 HR, 54 RBI & a 321 avg. Was this because he was using PED's last year? Maybe but we will probably never find out as anyone who has been caught cheating never admits to using on purpose, but this will forever change the way that people look at Chris Colabello. I  can't see Chris coming back to have a spot on the team when he is eligible to return.

What does this mean for the Blue Jays?

It sets up for an interesting scenario that will give Justin Smoak a lot more playing time. The other thing that it could do is open up the possibility to bring Jose Bautista in to play first base & then you have plenty of options for your outfield. I really like this option for a couple of different reasons as you can bring in an OF that has some speed like Carrera, Pompey, or the recently acquired Michael Bourn. All of these 3 players have the ability to steal a bag if needed & they are all average defenders. The only downfall is that you would lose Bautista's cannon of an arm in the outfield. Most teams in the majors have power hitters at first & third, this is what the Jays have been missing at first base since the days of Carlos Delgado & Adam Lind.

Remember if you don't know what ingredients are in what you are taking then I wouldn't be taking it or be prepared to face the consequences.