Did someone spike his Viagra?

Inspiration meets innovation at Brandweek, the ultimate marketing experience. Join industry luminaries, rising talent and strategic experts in Phoenix, Arizona this September 23–26 to assess challenges, develop solutions and create new pathways for growth. Register early to save.

Someone put something in Rafael Palmeiro’s Viagra. Had to be. How else did they get into his body? Even though he tested positive for steroids—a ruling confirmed by arbitration, resulting in a 10-day suspension—Palmeiro insists he has no idea how the banned substances got into his system. “I have never intentionally used steroids,” he said yesterday in a statement. “Never, ever, period.” During a congressional hearing earlier this year on steriod use in baseball, Palmeiro was just as vehement, jabbing the air with his finger and saying “never, ever” a lot.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in