Belisario makes early appearance at camp
Not seen by the Dodgers since 2010 because of visa and legal issues, Ronald Belisario obtained his papers to leave Venezuela and has already begun workouts at the club's Camelback Ranch complex in Arizona, determined to win back his job in the bullpen.
Via dodgers.com
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13 days ago
Baseball’s Double Standard Drug Policy
In December it was revealed that Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario will be suspended for 25 days for violating the league’s drug policy and not for the 1st time. It was later revealed that it was for substance abuse, which means he’s addicted to some type of drug, is this why it takes so long for him to get his visa?
The week before it was revealed that NL MVP Ryan Bruan had...
Via Rant Sports
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
A New Chapter For Ronald Belisario
He's baaaaaack! That's right, Ronald Belisario has obtained his visa finally and has been cleared to return to the United States. The visa is good for five years so at least this whole visa thing should be avoided for the next several years. Of course just because Belisario can return to the Dodgers doesn't mean it's going to be a cakewalk, as he has some work to...
Via Dodgers Rumors
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December 23, 2011
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December 23, 2011
Ronald Belisario is back, Casey Blake is not
Well, Ronald Belisario is finally going to be back in the country after acquiring his work visa, allowing him to pitch for the Dodgers once again.However, he will first have to serve a 25-game suspension from Major League Baseball. From the L.A. Times' blog post:"The suspension falls under the "drug of abuse" standard rather than a "stimulant" standard, according to a person familiar...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
Report: Belisario suspended 25 games
Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario has been handed a 25-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday night, citing a source.
The source did not specify how Belisario had violated the policy.
During the 2010 season, Belisario left the Dodgers for over a month to receive treatment in a substance-abuse program.
The hard-throwing...
Via Fox Sports
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December 21, 2011
Ronald Belisario Gets His Visa, But Is He Worth The Trouble?
Much maligned reliever Ronald Belisario has been granted a visa and will be with the Dodgers for Spring Training reports Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
Reliever Ronald Belisario, who missed last season because he was unable to gain entry into the United States, has been granted a visa and is expected to be in camp for the start of spring training, according to his agent...
Via ChadMoriyama.com
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December 20, 2011
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December 20, 2011
Ronald Belisario On A One Way Trip To Nowhere
Tony Jackson of ESPNLA is confirming that the Dodgers have officially placed Ronald Belisario on the restricted list. Belisario spent a portion of the season last year on the restricted list due to reportedly being in a substance abuse program. This year, his agent, Paul Kinzer is reporting Belisario is having Visa problems. The latest news is Belisario may miss a significant part...
Via Dodgers Rumors
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March 02, 2011
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March 02, 2011
Ronald Belisario In A Substance Abuse Program
According to Dylan Hernandez and Bill Shaikin.
Reliever Ronald Belisario left the team earlier this week to receive treatment in a substance abuse program, according to a source familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
The source, who was not authorized to speak on the matter, would not specify if Belisario is receiving residential or outpatient treatment...
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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July 10, 2010
Ronald Belisario: Boat Of Fail
With the help of some great translation/research from Roberto of Vin Scully Is My Homeboy, we discover that Ronald Belisario doesn't seem to care much about making it to the team for Spring Training 2010.
According to El Universal, a newspaper from Venezuela, Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Ronald Belisario has missed three dates with the U.S. embassy in Caracas.Translation: Belisario...
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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March 11, 2010
Dodgers' Belisario Stuck In Venezuela As DUI Delays His Visa
Ronald Belisario is still stuck in Venezuela with visa issues stemming from his drunk-driving arrest last summer; apparently, he knew the visa process would take longer with this on his record, but he waited until the last minute to apply.
There also is a provision, known as Regulation 6, in the current Basic Agreement between owners and the players' union that would allow the...
Via 6-4-2: Double Play Blog
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March 03, 2010
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