Braun's Appeal Hearing Happened Today, According to the New York Daily News

It may still be continued until tomorrow, though that apparently remains unclear.

EDIT: Here are a few notes Kyle had in his duplicate FanShot:

- The panel hearing the appeal consists of union chief Michael Weiner, MLB VP of Labor Relations Rob Manfred and an independent arbitrator.
- The appeal was heard today (and may continue into tomorrow), meaning the previous report of it being scheduled for January 23 or 24 is incorrect.
- No announcements are expected this week.

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by tcyoung on Jan 19, 2012 9:04 PM CST reply actions

I was a few seconds behind with my FanShot, so I've edited this one to merge the two.

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by Kyle Lobner on Jan 19, 2012 9:05 PM CST reply actions

What are the chances the results leak too?

Think they pushed it up a week so they could do it before the BBWAA avards?

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by TwoShoesMcGooze on Jan 19, 2012 9:15 PM CST reply actions

I kind of doubt MLB cares that much about the BBWAA or its awards.

by Cheeseandcorn on Jan 19, 2012 10:01 PM CST up reply actions

This

If they did, they would’ve had the hearing long before now. Braun is getting the award this weekend, and there won’t be a decision by the panel until next week at the earliest.

by sjlee on Jan 20, 2012 8:51 AM CST up reply actions

Also, if his defense is that he didn't "knowingly" take PEDs...

He’s in deep doo-doo.

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by TwoShoesMcGooze on Jan 19, 2012 9:17 PM CST reply actions

I think it makes a huge difference

He may still be suspended because MLB has shown that not knowing is not a defense but still if MLB comes out and says yes you did not know you were taking a banned substance and yes you were not trying to cheat but you are still going to have to serve the 50 games he gets his good name back. long term that is huge. Will it matter to dumb ass Cub or Cards fans no but it may save him getting into the Hall down the road.

"It's a joke. It's all a joke.

by WSB Chris on Jan 19, 2012 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs

I like this idea, but what are the chances that MLB says what you suggest here?

It seems to me that would be a ridiculous thing for them to do. They’d effectively be saying “You’re guilty…kinda”.

by kotsaythebuzzkill on Jan 19, 2012 9:41 PM CST up reply actions

I dunno

I think it might be a sensible way to save a little face for one of the sport’s biggest stars.

We pull our pants up and do our jobs here.

by Rubie Q on Jan 19, 2012 10:01 PM CST up reply actions

I think it's what's going to happen.

They say “Look, we’re sorry, we know you didn’t try to do anything bad, but rules are rules.” They look tough on PED’s, Braun’s good name is preserved.

fka "warwick5s"

by DEUCE SLUICE on Jan 19, 2012 10:31 PM CST up reply actions

This is my hope at this point

I have a hard time believing he’s going to beat the charge though.

by cwolf20 on Jan 20, 2012 1:07 AM CST up reply actions

Nah, they'd be saying "even the MVP can be guilty, and rules are rules..."

Even if your breaking the rules was in no way done in an attempt to cheat.

Mark Attanasio is the best.

by nullacct on Jan 20, 2012 1:27 PM CST up reply actions

If it continues tomorrow, pull a filibuster

that lasts until November.

2011: A wasted year

by Tepo6688 on Jan 19, 2012 9:38 PM CST reply actions

Now is the winter of our discontent...

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by Yar Nivek on Jan 19, 2012 11:22 PM CST up reply actions

I know...

it’s another Simpsons reference, isn’t it? Or not…

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by MrLeam on Jan 20, 2012 1:19 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Its Shakespeare

Richard III

by backtocali on Jan 20, 2012 8:58 AM CST up reply actions

No, 1970s UK labor relations

"Our attitude is we look at ourselves and we grade ourselves. And even if we don’t like what’s happening on the other side, we don’t make a — it’s not our business" - Tony Larussa

by mnbrewer on Jan 20, 2012 10:53 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

it would seem a bit strange for Braun to go accept his award mere moments after being suspended 50 games,

so the hyper optimist in me is thinking he’s going to be cleared. there’s that nasty feeling in my gut that he’ll serve the time but who really wants to think about that right now?

by youngmanblues on Jan 19, 2012 10:05 PM CST reply actions

The verdict probably won't be out by Saturday.

Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things.

by Grim Spandango on Jan 19, 2012 10:51 PM CST up reply actions

So it's a best of 3 decision, right?

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by tcyoung on Jan 19, 2012 10:11 PM CST reply actions

Inside info from Braun party

Craig J. Counsell has been added to defense negotiations and, in turn, Michael Weiner has dropped out of hearing to return to his mother’s shoulder.

by bauer351 on Jan 19, 2012 10:33 PM CST reply actions

So Braun has retained Counsell?

by hibachi777 on Jan 20, 2012 11:02 AM CST up reply actions 5 recs

Braun's intention to speak at the awards dinner makes more sense now

I couldn’t figure out why he was going to wait until 2 days before his trial when he could’ve spoken out weeks ago. I wouldn’t be surprised if the wrong appeal date had been leaked on purpose so he wouldn’t be getting especially hassled on the eve of the appeal.

I don’t really hold any hope that he’ll avoid suspension, but I’m hoping it turns out to be something like a supplement approved by a non-team doctor which apparently caused the testosterone levels.

In other news, the Pardon The Interruption guys got it wrong during their segment today stating that he tested positive for steroids. They legitimately consider themselves journalists so it’s disappointed to hear them get a basic fact about the case wrong.

by ecocd on Jan 19, 2012 11:36 PM CST reply actions 3 recs

Reali didn't correct them in the end?

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by TwoShoesMcGooze on Jan 20, 2012 12:16 AM CST up reply actions

It wasn't the point of the segment, so I don't think it was worth a correction

The technicality itself would take 20 seconds to explain which isn’t conducive to the format of the show. It would’ve been nice for them to have stated “elevated testosterone levels,” though, rather than PEDs.

by ecocd on Jan 20, 2012 9:24 AM CST up reply actions

PTI

No he did not correct them. That is the whole problem here. Elevated testosterone does not mean steroids. Yet eveyone jumps to that conclusion.

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by GoCrew on Jan 20, 2012 5:00 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Says a lot about journalists, Internet people, etc.

Go ahead, make my day.

by ilikeburritos on Jan 20, 2012 9:28 AM CST up reply actions

baun is a cheater

What do you think the paid-by-ryan-braun camp is going to say?
It is a joke he is accepting the mvp.
braun can be happy in that he has already signed his mega-deal, has blind followers, and is about to get a 2 month holiday.

I am sure the faithful shall give this cheater a standing ovation in his first home game…but don’t expect the same kindness from the rest of the mlb crowds.

by tuna411 on Jan 20, 2012 7:13 AM CST reply actions

And here we have a classic example of the kind of crap we're going to be dealing with for months.

Now that's great tasting chicken!

by Kyle Lobner on Jan 20, 2012 7:23 AM CST up reply actions 8 recs

Months you are being gracious Sir

Braun will get shit about this for the rest of his career from a certain segment of baseball fans it will be what it will be sadly

"It's a joke. It's all a joke.

by WSB Chris on Jan 20, 2012 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

trolls be a trollin'

by torts on Jan 20, 2012 7:38 AM CST up reply actions

Well, duh

Everybody knows this guy is a cheater. What’s your point?

by Cheeseandcorn on Jan 20, 2012 8:05 AM CST up reply actions 7 recs

Thank you for your insight

tuna411

We pull our pants up and do our jobs here.

by Rubie Q on Jan 20, 2012 8:18 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Maybe this should be our official canned response as a community

We can jump in with 8 “Thank you for your insight” comments without any other response. Trolling loses its appeal when people don’t get upset.

by ecocd on Jan 20, 2012 9:26 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs

I stole it from the lads at Casual Hoya.

It seems to work well there.

We pull our pants up and do our jobs here.

by Rubie Q on Jan 20, 2012 9:28 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Book it.

I’m in for that.

Now that's great tasting chicken!

by Kyle Lobner on Jan 20, 2012 1:27 PM CST up reply actions

Done.

2011: A wasted year

by Tepo6688 on Jan 20, 2012 5:28 PM CST up reply actions

According to his profile...

It seems that he doesn’t even have a favorite team.

So it’s safe to say that he’s the classic troll. Not a fan of anything, but just here to troll.

Go ahead, make my day.

by ilikeburritos on Jan 20, 2012 9:31 AM CST up reply actions

Thank you for your insight

Mark Attanasio is the best.

by nullacct on Jan 20, 2012 1:29 PM CST up reply actions

You have thrilled and enlightened me with your eloquent prose.

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by Yar Nivek on Jan 20, 2012 2:05 PM CST up reply actions

That was a well thought out and insightful post. Thank you.

Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.

by cooper82 on Jan 20, 2012 5:14 PM CST up reply actions

Cool story, bro.

2011: A wasted year

by Tepo6688 on Jan 20, 2012 5:22 PM CST up reply actions

I dont get why everyones hating

taking “the most steroids ever seen in an MLB drug test” doesnt really make one better. I mean baseball wise it does but in real life it doesnt. So instead of him feel bad for him… he made a mistake (and if not caught, probably would continue) but he probably regrets it. Does anyone want to be looked down upon and make his team look silly?

by sportscrazed on Jan 20, 2012 8:21 AM CST reply actions

by Yar Nivek on Jan 20, 2012 2:06 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

2011: A wasted year

by Tepo6688 on Jan 20, 2012 5:30 PM CST up reply actions

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