Jurickson Profar is now facing another PED suspension, and honestly it’s just sad. By all accounts he’s been a great teammate and a guy fans really like. That’s what makes this harder to process. I’m not sure what keeps leading him to make these kinds of decisions, especially repeatedly.
It reminds me of Lyle Alzado — the former Raiders player — who admitted to using steroids even after he was out of the NFL because he said he needed them to “feel like a man.” He defended steroid use for a long time, saying they weren’t that bad. Later, when he was diagnosed with brain cancer, he publicly blamed steroids and warned others about how addictive they were and how hard they were to stop using, even when no longer competing. While there’s no definitive medical proof that steroids directly cause brain tumors, what is well documented is how they can be psychologically addictive and tied to identity, ego, and self-image.
I’m not saying that’s what’s happening with Profar. We don’t know the specifics yet. But history shows that when players push their bodies with performance-enhancing drugs, sometimes it becomes more than just chasing stats — it can become about pressure, insecurity, recovery, or fear of losing an edge.
What makes this even more confusing is the financial side. Profar hasn’t made hundreds of millions over his career. Before this recent deal, his contracts were relatively modest. This $45 million contract represented the bulk of his career earnings — and with an 80-game suspension, he’s already forfeiting roughly half of this season’s pay. That’s millions of dollars gone. It’s hard to understand risking that after finally securing long-term financial stability.
Meanwhile, the team has to pivot. Lineups change, roles shift, chemistry gets disrupted. That impacts everyone — not just the player involved. Where the hell is Kim going to live now?
There may be an appeal, and we’ll see what comes of that. Historically, MLB PED appeals rarely overturn suspensions unless there’s clear evidence of a testing error or contamination, so expectations should probably be realistic.
At the end of the day, it’s disappointing more than anything. Profar is a talented player who finally seemed to put it all together. Fans wanted to believe in that version of him. Now there’s uncertainty again — for him and for the team. I don't know anyone who can possibly get out from under this except a full overturn of the appeal (which is of course very doubtful). Dam.
Hope you have a version 3.0 ready with some OF amendments lol
Jurickson Profar is now facing another PED suspension, and honestly it’s just sad. By all accounts he’s been a great teammate and a guy fans really like. That’s what makes this harder to process. I’m not sure what keeps leading him to make these kinds of decisions, especially repeatedly.
It reminds me of Lyle Alzado — the former Raiders player — who admitted to using steroids even after he was out of the NFL because he said he needed them to “feel like a man.” He defended steroid use for a long time, saying they weren’t that bad. Later, when he was diagnosed with brain cancer, he publicly blamed steroids and warned others about how addictive they were and how hard they were to stop using, even when no longer competing. While there’s no definitive medical proof that steroids directly cause brain tumors, what is well documented is how they can be psychologically addictive and tied to identity, ego, and self-image.
I’m not saying that’s what’s happening with Profar. We don’t know the specifics yet. But history shows that when players push their bodies with performance-enhancing drugs, sometimes it becomes more than just chasing stats — it can become about pressure, insecurity, recovery, or fear of losing an edge.
What makes this even more confusing is the financial side. Profar hasn’t made hundreds of millions over his career. Before this recent deal, his contracts were relatively modest. This $45 million contract represented the bulk of his career earnings — and with an 80-game suspension, he’s already forfeiting roughly half of this season’s pay. That’s millions of dollars gone. It’s hard to understand risking that after finally securing long-term financial stability.
Meanwhile, the team has to pivot. Lineups change, roles shift, chemistry gets disrupted. That impacts everyone — not just the player involved. Where the hell is Kim going to live now?
There may be an appeal, and we’ll see what comes of that. Historically, MLB PED appeals rarely overturn suspensions unless there’s clear evidence of a testing error or contamination, so expectations should probably be realistic.
At the end of the day, it’s disappointing more than anything. Profar is a talented player who finally seemed to put it all together. Fans wanted to believe in that version of him. Now there’s uncertainty again — for him and for the team. I don't know anyone who can possibly get out from under this except a full overturn of the appeal (which is of course very doubtful). Dam.