Yankees' Matt Lawton suspended for steroids

[KitchenWitch]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2211753

NEW YORK -- Former All-Star outfielder Matt Lawton was suspended Wednesday for a positive steroids test, becoming the 12th player penalized for violating Major League Baseball's policy.

Lawton, acquired by the Yankees from the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 27 and then left off New York's postseason roster, became a free agent last Thursday. He would serve a 10-day suspension at the start of next season.

"I made a terrible and foolish mistake that I will regret for the rest of my life," Lawton said in a statement that he read over the telephone to The Associated Press. "I take full responsibility for my actions and did not appeal my suspension. I apologize to the fans, the game, my family and all those people that I let down. I am truly sorry and deeply regret my terrible lapse in judgment."

[nickgutierrez]

1. He's a free agent right now

It'll be interesting to see how this affects the already limited market for him. At least he's not running from it like others did (*cough* Raffy *cough*).

[KitchenWitch]

2. I do think it is remarkable that he stood up and took accountability

I am sure it will lower his stock, in the free agency market, but at least he was forthright!

[DaveinMD]

3. more proof

that you can still suck even if you take steroids.

[rinsd]

7. LOL....

That's what I was thinking.

Christ, he couldn't hit or field...I preferred Ruben out there!

[WilliamPitt]

4. At least he took responsibility for it

Damn.

[CatholicEdHead]

5. Lawton is a former Twin

but 10 games is still a slap on the wrist.

[joeybee12]

6. Gotta give him credit for taking responsibility...I can think of quite a

few who haven't and never will!