Rafael Palmeiro
Rafael Palmeiro
Rafael Palmeiro Corralesis a retired Cuban American Major League Baseball first baseman and left fielder. Palmeiro was an All-American at Mississippi State University before being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1985. He played for the Cubs, Texas Rangers, and the Baltimore Orioles. He was named to the MLB All-Star Team four times, and won the Gold Glove three times. He is a member of the 500 home run club and the 3,000 hit club and is one of only...
NationalityCuban
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth24 September 1964
CountryCuba
Nobody is more frustrated and disappointed in me than I am. ... All my accomplishments are now tainted.
Someone needs to be there for him. I know he doesn't have family here. So some of us need to do whatever we can to help.
I've never been in a situation where I'm getting booed so badly and I just don't really know how to handle it,
I want to express my gratitude to the committee for the fairness and professionalism with which they conducted their business. I have never intentionally taken steroids and I strongly oppose the illegal use of steroids by athletes or anyone else.
I don't, but if he'd swing the bat, he would be. It's not different than anyone else.
I am not sure when I'm going to play.
This could have been devastating for us if we lost three out of four, ... We would have been six or seven games out.
Since I was informed last May that I tested positive for steroids, I have fully cooperated with Major League Baseball and Congress in their respective inquiries into this matter, ... I have done so because I have nothing to hide.
He doesn't have a family with him. He's not married. He doesn't have kids,
It's been hard. It hasn't been easy. I've survived it so far though, ... I'm dealing with it on a daily basis.
My day will come when I can say what happened. As of right now, I can't say anything. Hopefully soon.
Nobody is more frustrated and disappointed in me than I am. Throughout my adult life, I have worked very hard on and off the field to live my life in an honorable way. All my accomplishments are now tainted, and many people have been hurt,
Let me start by telling you this. I have never used steroids. Period.
You can pretty much bet that deal's going to be made.