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MLB suspends Cody Stanley and Aaron Thompson for 50 games each

By Anthony Caruso III The Capital Sports Report Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer Major League Baseball has suspended two minor league players. MLB has suspended catcher Cody Stanley and pitcher Aaron Thompson for 50 games. Each were suspended for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Stanley, a St. Louis Cardinals prospect, is currently on the roster...
Via The Capital Sports Report  |  March 28, 2012
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Ex-Pirates pitcher, minor league catcher suspended

A pitcher who made his major league debut with Pittsburgh last season and a minor league catcher have been suspended for 50 games each because of drug violations. Left-hander Aaron Thompson of the Minnesota organization and Cody Stanley of the St. Louis system were penalized Tuesday under baseball's minor league drug program. The 25-year-old Thompson pitched four times for...
Via AP on Fox  |  March 27, 2012
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Twins say Thompson facing 50-game suspension

Minnesota Twins general manager says minor league pitcher Aaron Thompson is facing a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy. No penalty has been announced by the commissioner's office involving the 25-year-old left-hander, who is not on the Twins' 40-man major league roster. Thompson still has time to appeal. General manager Terry Ryan said Saturday...
Via AP on Fox  |  March 24, 2012
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This Date in Pirates History: February 28

There have been four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date who were all born before 1900 and then one other who played just this past season. Starting with Aaron Thompson(1987) who was a first round draft pick of the Florida Marlins in 2005. The left-hander was traded to the Nationals at the 2009 trade deadline in exchange for Nick Johnson. He was put on waivers following...
Via Pirates Prospects  |  February 28, 2012
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Pirates Outright Aaron Thompson to AAA

Along with the moves that were announced earlier today, the Pittsburgh Pirates have also outrighted left handed pitcher Aaron Thompson to AAA Indianapolis.  This is the second time Thompson has been outrighted off of the 40-man roster, which means he can elect to be a free agent, rather than accepting the assignment.  The move opens a 6th spot on the 40-man roster.  The 40-man...
Via Pirates Prospects  |  October 31, 2011
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Winter Leagues 10/26 — Thompson’s Debut

A few Pirates’ players and friends in winter league action: DOMINICAN LEAGUE Aguilas Cibaenas  5,  Toros del Este  2 Starter Aaron Thompson, who pitched for both Altoona and Indianapolis in 2011, made his Dominican League debut tonight, joining manager Dean Treanor’s Toros.  Thompson got off to a good start, allowing just one single over the first two innings.  He...
Via Pirates Prospects  |  October 27, 2011
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