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Ryan Braun's Positive Drug Test Will Forever Taint 2011 MVP Season

Found December 16, 2011 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ryan Braun,  Barry Bonds,  Roger Clemens,  Rafael Palmeiro
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers,  Seton Hall Pirates

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Ryan Braun failing a drug test was, in itself, not jaw-dropping news. Major League Baseball has seen its share of positive tests, from slugging greats like Barry Bonds to fireballers like Roger Clemens to supposedly consummate professionals like Rafael Palmeiro. Braun's situation is unique, however, because the Brewers right fielder just polished off an MVP season. Some fans have argued that there should be a re-vote for the award. Whether or not Braun has to give back the award, the 2011 MVP's season will forever be tainted, as Will O'Toole depicts in the cartoon above. Since graduating from Seton Hall...
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