James Jurries, Ricardo Rodriguez suspended for steroid use
Braves farmhands James Jurries and Ricardo Rodriguez have each been suspended 15 games for violating the minor league steroids policy. Jurries, the first baseman for the AAA Richmond Braves, was hitting .316 this season and leading his team with five homers and 13 RBI in 11 games. Rodriguez was also enjoying a stellar start to the season for the Class A Myrtle Beach Pelicans. He is currently 1-0 with a 1.59 ERA in four games as a reliever. He has 19 strikeouts and only one walk in 11 1/3 innings on the season. Each player will be suspended for 15 games. Both players admitted using a performance-enhancing substance while playing winter ball in Venezuela.
