Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun just released this statement:
“During the course of preparing for my successful appeal last year, my attorneys, who were previously familiar with Tony Bosch, used him as a consultant. More specifically, he answered questions about T/E ratio and possibilities of tampering with samples.
“There was a dispute over compensation for Bosch’s work, which is why my lawyer and I are listed under ‘moneys owed’ and not on any other list.
“I have nothing to hide and have never had any other relationship with Bosch.
“I will fully cooperate with any inquiry into this matter.”
http://brewersbeat.mlblogs.com/2013/...n-statement-2/
Needless to say, as a lifelong Brewers fan and huge Braun fan, this whole thing does not make me feel good. At the same time, I am a bit encouraged by Braun's statement, as it's actually a reasonable, logical explanation and not just some generic denial.
We'll see, I suppose. We'll see. At this point, I don't even know if I'd be surprised to hear Craig Counsell was juicing.