Message to Shawn Merriman et al

First it started out as a flat denial. Evolving later into “I didn’t know what that cream was.” Next, Landis pioneered “naturally high levels of testosterone”. The latest fad amongst professional athletes caught juicing is to blame tainted supplements.

These explanations are about as believable as the results of an Italian soccer match. A positive test shouldn't be a surprise when your 'vitamin' container says 'Mix one part supplement powder with one part nandrolone.'