Hey there, Nationals fans. Today's post will be more opinionated/personal than most of my posts on Nationals Faithful. Why, you ask? Because today's post involves a strange story including my favorite pitcher, Gio Gonzalez.
Early Tuesday morning a story broke from a Miami newspaper, claiming that several superstar players had purchased performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) from a now shut-down clinic in the city, run by one "Tony Bosch." On that list were several names commonly associated with drugs, such as Alex Rodriguez and Melky Cabrera. But another name was mentioned - Gio Gonzalez. I was extremely shocked at first and I didn't believe Gio was guilty, nor do i now.
According to several sources on Twitter, the items Gio supposedly bought are legal and are not even classified as PEDs. He allegedly purchased zinc, MIC, and Aminorip. At this time I do not know what MIC is, but I do know what Aminorip is. Aminorip is a protien supplement-type drink used post-workout to help repair muscle damaged during exercise. It is not a banned substance, and neither are zinc or MIC at this time.
If Gio did purchase these items, he is still innocent, because none of them are on the list of banned products.
On Tuesday Gio tweeted: "I've never used performance enhancing drugs of any kind and I never will, I've never met or spoken with Tony Bosch or used any substance provided by him. Anything said to the contrary is a lie."
Strong words. And I believe them. Maybe I'm biased - but I just don't see Gio doing such a thing and abusing his body in that manner. If Gio says he did not buy drugs, I believe him.
Rumors have circled through the Web - was the list forged? Does Tony Bosch really exist? Is the Miami New Times inventing stories for publicity? Fans are thinking up every excuse to save the reputations of their beloved Gio. All I know is that once this is over, poor Gio will have that cloud hanging over his head, and people will always wonder if he is juicing.
Gio, I don't think you're guilty. But that's just me - a teenage girl who just loves you to death. Even if you were on steroids, I would support you 100%, and I will always be your biggest fan.
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