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  Boston.com / Sports / Baseball / Rincon is fifth to fail drug test
Rincon tested positive for an undisclosed substance and his agent, Ed Setlik refused to identify the substance, but told the Associated Press he is planning to file a grievance.
Rincon, who is earning $440,000 in the first year of a two-year deal, has jeopardized possible incentives in his contract.
Rincon, a 26-year-old righthander from Venezuela, is the first player to test positive since commissioner Bud Selig recommended a tougher policy that would penalize a player 50 games for a first offense, 100 games for a second offense, and a lifetime ban for a third offense.
www.boston.com /sports/baseball/articles/2005/05/03/rincon_gets_10_game_ban   (760 words)

  
 Will's Web Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
For the past month, Rincon has not been as effective as when he first was called up this season, but that may all be due to the terrible plate umpiring in this game.
That is, if for some reason one of the top five starters on the team is unable to make one of their starts, Rincon has the durability and performance this season to show that he deserves the honor rather than The Firestarter.
Rincon continues to be a huge positive in the Twins bullpen as he provides a second, solid right-handed option in contrast to The Hawk.
home.gwu.edu /~wyoung/Rincon.html   (522 words)

  
 Twins relief pitcher Juan Rincon will have to wait to clear his name   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Rincon's agent, Ed Setlik, said he was uncertain of the date of the hearing, but it will be between July 20 and July 29.
Rincon, who lives in Venezuela during the off-season, has said that he took an over-the-counter supplement that he believed was legal.
Rincon filed the grievance to recoup $24,044 in lost salary during the 10-day suspension, which was May 2-11.
www.vheadline.com /printer_news.asp?id=37849   (559 words)

  
 Juan Rincon : USAToday.com - Juan Rincon Biography from USAToday.com
ET Juan Rincon was on the mound when the Twins turned their first triple play in 16 years in the eighth inning Saturday and stayed in to pitch the ninth for his first save.
ET Juan Rincon, who didn't get into a single Grapefruit League game after recovering from elbow surgery, will begin the season working the seventh inning in front of Jesse Crain and Joe Nathan.
Juan Rincon (elbow) threw 35 pitches in batting practice Sunday and is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game Tuesday.
fantasybaseball.usatoday.com /content/player.asp?sport=MLB&id=3221   (376 words)

  
 wcco.com - Twins' Pitcher Rincon Suspended   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Rincon, 26, is the fifth player in baseball to be suspended under MLB's new policy on performance-enhancing drugs, which began in March.
In 2004, Rincon went 11-6, with an ERA of 2.63 and 106 strikeouts in 82 innings.
Setlik said he believed Rincon will be allowed to work out with the team during the suspension, but once the games start he's prohibited from being in uniform and cannot be in the clubhouse.
wcco.com /topstories/local_story_122121914.html   (796 words)

  
 Twins' Rincon Violates MLB's Drug Policy
Minnesota Twins RHP Juan Rincon, who emerged last season as one of baseball's top setup men, became the highest-profile violator of MLB's new policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Rincon was suspended yesterday for 10 days after testing positive for an undisclosed substance.
Rincon, 26, didn't immediately return a message left on his cell phone.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/02/AR2005050201732_pf.html   (324 words)

  
 Fantasy Baseball Profile - Juan Rincon
Rincon again was able to throw a pain free bullpen session yesterday, but still has not pitched in a game yet.
Rincon is returning from elbow surgery to remove a bone spur.
Rincon has tested positive for performing-enhancing substances and will be suspended for 10 days.
www.thomasgeorge.com /baseball/profile.cfm?playerId=2899&allNews=1   (808 words)

  
 Minnesota Twins, Juan Rincon, Major League Baseball - CBS SportsLine.com
NEW YORK -- Minnesota Twins pitcher Juan Rincon, who emerged last season as one of baseball's top setup men, became the highest-profile violator of Major League Baseball's new policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Rincon was suspended Monday for 10 days after testing positive for an undisclosed substance, the fifth player to be suspended this season.
Rincon, who is making $440,000 this season under terms of a two-year contract he signed during spring training, will forfeit $24,044 in salary.
www.sportsline.com /mlb/story/8437604   (575 words)

  
 Juan Rincón - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Juan Rincón (born January 23, 1979 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Minnesota Twins (2001-present).
Currently, Rincon is a premier middle reliever/set-up man on the Minnesota pitching staff.
He throws a slider, curve, changeup and a fastball that tops out around 96 MPH.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Juan_Rincon   (166 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - 'Devastated' Rincon begins MLB-mandated suspension   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
MINNEAPOLIS — Suspended Twins reliever Juan Rincon was "devastated" to hear he had tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and insisted Tuesday that he would never intentionally put his career in jeopardy.
Juan Rincon says he would never "knowingly compromise" his position as a major leaguer.
Rincon will leave Thursday for Fort Myers, Fla., and participate in extended spring training before he's eligible to be reinstated for the May 13 game against Texas.
www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/al/twins/2005-05-03-rincon-response_x.htm   (846 words)

  
 MPR: Twins pitcher suspended for violating baseball's drug policy
Rincon's agent Ed Setlik says his client is more concerned about the damage to his reputation.
Blyleven, who is also a color commentator for Twins television broadcasts, says Rincon is a good pitcher because he's a competitor who wields a powerful fastball.
This year, Rincon is 2-1, with an ERA of 2.25 over 12 appearances.
news.minnesota.publicradio.org /features/2005/05/02_ap_twinsrincon   (636 words)

  
 RotoChamps.com : Juan Rincon
Juan Rincon, who underwent surgery Oct. 3 to remove a bone spur from him elbow, had a mild setback after he resumed throwing and isn't ready to get on a mound.
Juan Rincon hasn't resumed throwing since surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow on Oct. 3.
Juan Rincon had successful surgery on a bone spur in his right elbow today.
rotochamps.com /mlb-5375-.html   (309 words)

  
 Juan Rincon Stats, Statistics and Fantasy News - RotoWire.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Rincon (elbow) struck out two batters in 1 1/3 scoreless innings on Tuesday, including a strikeout with the bases loaded when he entered the game in the sixth inning.
Rincon (elbow) will initally be used in the sixth or seventh inning as he's eased back into regular duty, with Jesse Crain taking over the eighth inning set-up role, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Rincon (elbow) threw an eight-pitch inning in a minor league game on Thursday and will pitch in a minor league game again on Saturday, the team's official web site reports.
www.rotowire.com /baseball/player.htm?id=6563   (250 words)

  
 Rally Monkey.com - Scioscia Upsets Twins' Rincon
Minnesota reliever Juan Rincon said Monday that he was stung by comments made by Angel Manager Mike Scioscia when Rincon was suspended 10 days May 2, the day after a three-game series against the Angels, for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
Rincon, who gave up one run in one inning Monday, has said he was unaware that an over-the-counter nutritional supplement he was taking contained a banned substance.
A case in point was Monday's roller up the middle that tipped off the glove of Minnesota shortstop Juan Castro for an infield single that drove in Dallas McPherson to tie the score, 3-3.
www.rallymonkey.com /article.php?art=200507052653   (454 words)

  
 Minnesota Twins News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Juan Rincon gave up a four-run lead over the Yankees in Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS.
Rincon had an excellent year as a setup man out of the bullpen, but endured the worst inning of his career on a national stage.
Rincon went 11-6 with a 2.63 ERA and led all Major League relievers in victories last season.
minnesota.twins.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/min/news/min_news.jsp?ymd=20050225&content_id=950596&vkey=spt2005news&fext=.jsp   (676 words)

  
 Rincon Puerto Rico - Frequently Asked Questions about Rincon Puerto Rico
You can fly to San Juan on any of the major airlines, then either take a commuter plane (a 20 minute flight on American Eagle) to Mayagüez (located south of Rincon), or rent a car and drive from San Juan to Rincón.
Rincon currently has two well stocked supermarkets that are adequate for most of your needs.
San Juan is a city of over two million people, and there are parts of it that are dangerous (like any big city).
rincon-puertorico.com /faqs.html   (1927 words)

  
 Juan Rincon of the Twins Suspended Under MLB Steroid Policy - Elites TV - Your Elite News Source
Juan Rincon of the Twins Suspended Under MLB Steroid Policy
The 26-year-old Rincon is only 5'11'' but weighs 200 pounds and throws a fastball that tops out at an impressive 94 miles per hour.
Setlik told the Associated Press he believes Rincon can work out with the team during his suspension but cannot be in uniform for games or even in the clubhouse.
www.elitestv.com /pub/2005/May/EEN42766bfa32057.html   (364 words)

  
 Juan Rincon Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
Juan Rincon was born on Tuesday, January 23, 1979, in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela.
Rincon was 22 years old when he broke into the big leagues on June 7, 2001, with the Minnesota Twins.
His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Juan Rincon baseball stats page.
www.baseball-almanac.com /players/player.php?p=rincoju01   (287 words)

  
 The Juan Rincon Page
In this way, Rincon can stroll in from the bullpen, keep the game for an inning or two while the offense scores one run, and then take credit for the victory.
If Rincon keeps up his current pace (which I would give a 0.1% chance in happening), then he would finish the season with twenty wins.
The American League record is 17 held by both Bill Campbell and John Hiller, while the Major League record is 18 held by Roy Face of the 1959 Pittsburgh Pirates.
www.wyoung.net /Rincon.html   (347 words)

  
 Twins Juan Rincon suspended for steroids - ProSportsDaily Forums
Rincon was a key contributor to the Twins' AL Central-winning team last season.
General manager Terry Ryan acknowledged that he was notified about Rincon's positive test and said right-hander Scott Baker, one of the organization's top prospects, would be recalled from Triple-A Rochester to fill the roster spot.
Setlik said he believed Rincon, 26, will be allowed to work out with the team during the suspension, but once the games start he's prohibited from being in uniform and cannot be in the clubhouse.
www.prosportsdaily.com /forums/showthread.php?t=16827   (1038 words)

  
 Batgirl: To Juan.
Rincon the same way, not until we've heard conclusive evidence that he is totally innocent.
Juan Rincon, guilty or not of doping, is guilty of betraying the trust baseball placed in him as an ambassader of the sport.
Rincon was suspended because he tested positive for a banned substance.
www.bat-girl.com /archives/000825.php   (10637 words)

  
 BBTF's Newsblog Discussion :: Juan Rincon tests positive for steroids   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Rincon also has a good slider, but he might be best off relying almost solely on that cut fastball, as Rivera does......
Rincon was a starter in the minors for sometime...
Rincon's success last year and this year is very much because of his slider.
www.baseballthinkfactory.org /files/newsstand/discussion/28153   (6872 words)

  
 What Happened to The One-Hit Wonders?
Juan Rincon was the most famous of the batch.
One hasn't made it to the show, three split time between the minors and majors this year, and only Juan Rincon can really be considered as an established major leaguer.
Interestingly enough, it was Rincon who surrendered the single hit in the game.
www.thediamondangle.com /marasco/games/mwlasg2.html   (841 words)

  
 Juan Rincon 2001 Game by Game Batting Logs
Juan Rincon appeared in 4 Major League games during the 2001 regular season.
The chart below is a comprehensive analysis of the games Rincon appeared in, specifically relating to his 2001 hitting statistics.
If the Date is followed by an asterisk (*), Rincon started during that game at the first position listed in the Position(s) column.
www.baseball-almanac.com /players/hittinglogs.php?p=rincoju01&y=2001   (148 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Twins pitcher suspended for violating baseball's drug policy
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Twins pitcher Juan Rincon, who emerged last season as one of baseball's top setup men, became the highest-profile violator of Major League Baseball's new policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Right-hander Scott Baker, one of the team's top minor-league prospects, was brought up from Triple-A Rochester to fill Rincon's roster spot.
Lohse said he called Rincon to hear his teammate's side of the story.
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/baseball/20050502-1505-bba-drugs-twins-rincon.html   (733 words)

  
 Rincon-Foreclosures Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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 Twins' Rincon suspended for drugs - Steroid crisis - MSNBC.com
Relief pitcher Juan Rincon sits at the end of the bench in the dugout after the Twins lost to the Angels 2-1 Sunday.
NEW YORK - Minnesota Twins pitcher Juan Rincon, who emerged last season as one of baseball’s top setup men, became the highest-profile violator of Major League Baseball’s new policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Under baseball’s new plan, ephedra is listed as a drug of abuse, which draws a different kind of penalty than the one Rincon got.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/7709943   (614 words)

  
 Juan Rincon - Fantasy Baseball Cafe 2005
Joe Nathan is firmly entrenched as the Twins’ stopper following a 44-save campaign in which he posted a WHIP below 1.00, with 23-year-old Jesse Crain waiting in the wings as Nathan’s eventual replacement.
In other words, the odds of Rincon contributing to your saves column this year are minimal.
Nevertheless, Rincon could be a valuable fantasy asset this year in leagues with daily lineup changes.
www.fantasybaseballcafe.com /2005/sleepers_rincon.php   (240 words)

  
 MPR: The Bleacher Bums: Wrong Rincon
It seems to me that lost in the brouhaha over the Juan Rincon situation is the rather strident comments of Angels manager Mike Scioscia.
The trouble is: there isn't anything in Rincon's minor league numbers to suggest he would be this good.
From 1997 with the Twins' Gulf Coast League team to New Britain, Rincon was steady.
www.publicradio.org /columns/minnesota/baseball/archive/2005/05/wrong_rincon.php   (696 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | 'Devastated' Rincon begins suspension
Penalized 10 days on Monday for the violation, the Minnesota setup man asked the players' union file a grievance over the ban, and paperwork was submitted Tuesday, union chief operating officer Gene Orza said.
Wearing his pregame warmup uniform and standing next to general manager Terry Ryan, Rincon read a prepared statement about 3 1/2 hours before the Twins played Cleveland.
Rincon will leave Thursday for Fort Myers, Fla., and participate in extended spring training before he's eligible to be reinstated for the May 13 game against the Texas Rangers.
deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,600131245,00.html   (421 words)

  
 Juan Rincon - BR Bullpen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
"If Juan Rincon comes back and pitches 11 days from now, are the effects of steroids going to deteriorate to where his talent is back to his God-given level?
I guarantee you, in 10 days, Juan Rincon does not become a mere mortal.
I just know that Juan would be afraid to do anything like [take steroids] I think they need to tell people what the suspension is for, because people see a name on the screen and think he must be doing the same things as Canseco, when he really took some ephedra instead of andro."
www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Juan_Rincon   (173 words)

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