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Found January 25, 2012 on Fox Sports:
PLAYERS: Daryle Ward,  Dustin Richardson
TEAMS: Chicago White Sox,  Arizona Diamondbacks,  Chicago Cubs,  Atlanta Braves,  Los Angeles Dodgers

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Daryle Ward, an 11-season veteran who hasn't played in the major leagues since 2008, has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for a banned amphetamine under the minor league testing program. Ward spent last season in the minor league systems of the Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks. He currently is a free agent. The 36-year-old has a .263 career average with 90 homers and 379 RBIs for Houston (1998-02), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2003), Pittsburgh (2004-05), Washington (2006), Atlanta (2006) and the Chicago Cubs (2007-08). In addition, free agent left-hander Dustin Richardson was suspended for 50 games for testing positive for several substances. Each penalty will start when the player signs with a big league organization.
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