Amphetamines

In a surprise move, the new drug policy cracks down on amphetamine use by players. Amphetamines have been a part of the game for a very long time, with some--like Jim Bouton--saying that they were doled out like candy during the season. Players have long believed that they needed amphetamines to maintain a sufficient energy level during the dog days of August and September, so it will be interesting to see whether any players test positive for them during the season.

I can't remember who said this, but someone on ESPN Radio said yesterday that some players believe so strongly that amphetamines are necessary that there would be calls to reduce the number of games during the season. That would be VERY interesting.