Major League Baseball announced this morning that Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Manny Ramirez tested positive for a “Performance Enhancing Drug.” When I heard the news I immediately suspected HGH or steroids… after all this guy has been mashing the ball for 15 years. And at this point, I wouldn’t be surprised with any name being linked to steroids.

Ramirez released the following statement Thursday morning: “Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was okay to give me. Unfortunately, the medication was banned under our drug policy. Under the policy that mistake is now my responsibility. I have been advised not to say anything more for now. I do want to say one other thing; I’ve taken and passed about 15 drug tests over the past five seasons.”

Two sources said the substance Manny tested positive for a gonadotropin. I’m not going to get into the details of what this drug is used for. The fact is Manny failed the drug test and is accepting responsibility for his actions. He’ll be suspended for 50 games, costing him around $8 million of his 2009 contract.

What’s your take on this topic? Is it just Manny being Manny, or is there more to it?