Manny Ramirez tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance and, instead of serving a 100-game suspension for a second violation of MLB's drug policy, chose to retire. Ramirez sat out 50 games ban in 2009 after testing positive for human chorionic gonadotropin, a banned female fertility drug often used to help mask steroid use. The New York Times also reported that he tested positive for performance-enhancing substances during MLB's anonymous survey testing in 2003.
Manuel Arístides "Manny" Ramírez Onelcida (born May 30, 1972) is a Dominican-American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter. He is currently an unsigned free agent, following a 2nd suspenstion for violating Major League Baseball's substance abuse policy. Ramirez is recognized for great batting skill and power, a nine-time Silver Slugger and one of 25 players to hit 500 career home runs. His 21 grand slams are third all-time, 29 post-season home runs the most in big league history. He appeared in 12 All-Star Games, a streak of eleven consecutive beginning in 1998 including every season that he played with the Boston Red Sox.
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