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Tony Bosch, the former director of the South Florida anti-aging clinic that became ground zero for baseball's biggest doping scandal, has been charged with distributing steroids.
Bosch, who helmed the Biogenesis clinic in Coral Gables, Fla., surrendered Tuesday morning and faces one count of conspiracy to distribute testosterone, Mia Ro, a spokeswoman for the Drug Enforcement Agency, told USA TODAY Sports.
Ro said eight others were into custody Tuesday, including a longtime associate of Bosch's, Carlos Javier Acevedo, who also surrendered and faces the same charge.
A news conference at the U.S. Attorney Office in Miami has been scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET, according to Ro.
Court documents allege that Bosch, now 50, distributed testosterone from October 2008 through December 2012. The charge carries a maximum 10-year sentence, though a plea deal is possible.
Athletes or others who received performance-enhancing drugs from Bosch are not named in the charging documents, and such investigations typically target distributors, and not users.
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Biogenesis, a year later: MLB's joyless probe endures
Major leaguers tied to Bosch and Biogenesis number more than a dozen; 14 were suspended last summer, most notably former MVPs Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun. Rodriguez is still serving a 162-game ban that will last through this season. Braun served a season-ending 65-game suspension that began in July 2013.
And a dozen more served 50-game suspensions last season - their punishment coming from Major League Baseball exactly one year before Bosch surrendered to federal authorities.
His testimony was crucial to Major League Baseball's efforts to discipline those linked to Biogenesis. Bosch agreed to cooperate with MLB and his dossier of doping calendars, e-mails and text messages became the backbone of baseball's case. Bosch eventually testifiied in an arbitration hearing that resulted in 162 games of Rodriguez's 211-game suspension getting upheld.
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Brewers' Ryan Braun tested positive for an illegal synthetic testosterone during the 2011 postseason. He served a season-ending 65-game suspension for his ties to the clinic. Brewers' Ryan Braun tested positive for an illegal synthetic testosterone during the 2011 postseason. He served a season-ending 65-game suspension for his ties to the clinic. Jae C. Hong, APFULLSCREEN
Brewers' Ryan Braun tested positive for an illegal synthetic testosterone during the 2011 postseason. He served a season-ending 65-game suspension for his ties to the clinic. <p>Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez admitted he took steroids in 2009, but has insisted he stopped taking them in 2003. He was suspended 162-games.</p> Brewers' Ryan Braun tested positive for an illegal synthetic testosterone during the 2011 postseason. He served a season-ending 65-game suspension for his ties to the clinic. Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz, who hit six home runs during the 2011 AL Championship Series, has never failed an MLB-administered drug test. He received a 50-game suspension. Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera, who led the NL with 44 stolen bases in 2012, was suspended 50 games. Melky Cabrera was suspended 50 games in 2012 for failing a drug test while playing with the Giants. Bartolo Colon, who had a renaissance season in 2012, was suspended 50 games after testing positive for high levels of testosterone in August. Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal, left, was one of seven major leaguers suspended last season for testing positive for steroids. Mariners catcher Jesus Montero was in the minor leagues at the time of his 50-game suspension. Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta was batting a career-high .303 at the time of his 50-game suspension. Mets prospect Cesar Puello was in the minor leagues at the time of his 50-game suspension. Phillies relief pitcher Antonio Bastardo received a 50-game suspension. Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli was on the disabled list when he was suspended 50 games. Mets outfielder Jordany Valdespin was in the minor leagues at the time of his 50-game suspension.
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In return for his cooperation, MLB vowed to put in a good word for Bosch in any legal proceeding. That time apparently has come.
Bosch's operation was revealed when one of his former associates, Porter Fischer, revealed details of Biogenesis' PED distribution to the Miami New Times in January 2013; Fischer, who went to the media because Bosch owed him $4,000, later alleged that Bosch distributed performance-enhancing drugs to minors.
Dozens of players' names appeared in Biogenesis documents, and its clients included two players - outfielder Melky Cabrera and pitcher Bartolo Colon - who served 50-game suspensions in 2012 after testing positive for testosterone.
Rodriguez, Braun and others suspended in 2013 did not test positive under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Agreement.
Contributing: Rachel Axon, Peter Barzilai
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High-profile players who have been suspended for violations of MLB's Drug Prevention and Treatment Program since it was established in 2005:2013 - OF Nelson Cruz, Texas, 50 games 2013 - SS Jhonny Peralta, Detroit, 50 games 2013 - SS Everth Cabrera, San Diego, 50 games 2013 - P Antonio Bastardo, Philadelphia, 50 games 2013 - C Francisco Cervelli, N.Y. Yankees, 50 games 2013 - OF Jordany Valdespin, N.Y. Mets, 50 games 2013 - OF Fernando Martinez, N.Y. Yankees (minor leagues), 50 games 2013 - P Jordan Norberto, free agent, 50 games 2013 - C Jesus Montero, Seattle (minor leagues), 50 games 2013 - OF Cesar Puello, N.Y. Mets (minor leagues) 2013 - P Fautino De Los Santos, San Diego (minor leagues), 50 games 2013 - P Sergio Escalona, Houston (minor leagues), 50 games 2013 -OF Ryan Braun, Milwaukee, 65 games 2012 - P Guillermo Mota, San Francisco, 100 games; 2006 - free agent, 50 games 2012 - OF Marlon Byrd, free agent, 50 games 2012 - OF Melky Cabrera, San Francisco, 50 games 2012 - P Bartolo Colon, Oakland, 50 games 2012 -C Yasmani Grandal, San Diego, 50 games 2012 - C Carlos Ruiz, Philadelphia, 25 games 2011 - DH/OF Manny Ramirez, Tampa Bay, 50 games; 2009 - Los Angeles Dodgers, 50 games 2011 - P Edinson Volquez, Cincinnati, 50 games 2009 - P J.C. Romero, Philadelphia, 50 games 2007 - INF Neifi Perez, Detroit, twice, 25 games and 80 games 2007 - OF Mike Cameron, free agent, 25 games 2007 - OF Jay Gibbons, Baltimore, 15 days 2007 - OF Jose Guillen, Kansas City, 15 days 2006 - P Jason Grimsley, Arizona, 50 games 2005 - DHRafael Palmeiro, Baltimore, 10 days 2005 - INF-OF Mike Morse, Seattle, 10 days
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Tony Bosch, the former director of the South Florida anti-aging clinic that became ground zero for baseball's biggest doping scandal, has been charged with distributing steroids.
Bosch, who helmed the Biogenesis clinic in Coral Gables, Fla., surrendered Tuesday morning and faces one count of conspiracy to distribute testosterone, Mia Ro, a spokeswoman for the Drug Enforcement Agency, told USA TODAY Sports.
Ro said eight others were into custody Tuesday, including a longtime associate of Bosch's, Carlos Javier Acevedo, who also surrendered and faces the same charge.
A news conference at the U.S. Attorney Office in Miami has been scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET, according to Ro.
Court documents allege that Bosch, now 50, distributed testosterone from October 2008 through December 2012. The charge carries a maximum 10-year sentence, though a plea deal is possible.
Athletes or others who received performance-enhancing drugs from Bosch are not named in the charging documents, and such investigations typically target distributors, and not users.
USATODAY
Biogenesis, a year later: MLB's joyless probe endures
Major leaguers tied to Bosch and Biogenesis number more than a dozen; 14 were suspended last summer, most notably former MVPs Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun. Rodriguez is still serving a 162-game ban that will last through this season. Braun served a season-ending 65-game suspension that began in July 2013.
And a dozen more served 50-game suspensions last season - their punishment coming from Major League Baseball exactly one year before Bosch surrendered to federal authorities.
His testimony was crucial to Major League Baseball's efforts to discipline those linked to Biogenesis. Bosch agreed to cooperate with MLB and his dossier of doping calendars, e-mails and text messages became the backbone of baseball's case. Bosch eventually testifiied in an arbitration hearing that resulted in 162 games of Rodriguez's 211-game suspension getting upheld.
GALLERY: Players tied to Biogenesis
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Brewers' Ryan Braun tested positive for an illegal synthetic testosterone during the 2011 postseason. He served a season-ending 65-game suspension for his ties to the clinic. Brewers' Ryan Braun tested positive for an illegal synthetic testosterone during the 2011 postseason. He served a season-ending 65-game suspension for his ties to the clinic. Jae C. Hong, APFULLSCREEN
Brewers' Ryan Braun tested positive for an illegal synthetic testosterone during the 2011 postseason. He served a season-ending 65-game suspension for his ties to the clinic. <p>Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez admitted he took steroids in 2009, but has insisted he stopped taking them in 2003. He was suspended 162-games.</p> Brewers' Ryan Braun tested positive for an illegal synthetic testosterone during the 2011 postseason. He served a season-ending 65-game suspension for his ties to the clinic. Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz, who hit six home runs during the 2011 AL Championship Series, has never failed an MLB-administered drug test. He received a 50-game suspension. Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera, who led the NL with 44 stolen bases in 2012, was suspended 50 games. Melky Cabrera was suspended 50 games in 2012 for failing a drug test while playing with the Giants. Bartolo Colon, who had a renaissance season in 2012, was suspended 50 games after testing positive for high levels of testosterone in August. Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal, left, was one of seven major leaguers suspended last season for testing positive for steroids. Mariners catcher Jesus Montero was in the minor leagues at the time of his 50-game suspension. Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta was batting a career-high .303 at the time of his 50-game suspension. Mets prospect Cesar Puello was in the minor leagues at the time of his 50-game suspension. Phillies relief pitcher Antonio Bastardo received a 50-game suspension. Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli was on the disabled list when he was suspended 50 games. Mets outfielder Jordany Valdespin was in the minor leagues at the time of his 50-game suspension.
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In return for his cooperation, MLB vowed to put in a good word for Bosch in any legal proceeding. That time apparently has come.
Bosch's operation was revealed when one of his former associates, Porter Fischer, revealed details of Biogenesis' PED distribution to the Miami New Times in January 2013; Fischer, who went to the media because Bosch owed him $4,000, later alleged that Bosch distributed performance-enhancing drugs to minors.
Dozens of players' names appeared in Biogenesis documents, and its clients included two players - outfielder Melky Cabrera and pitcher Bartolo Colon - who served 50-game suspensions in 2012 after testing positive for testosterone.
Rodriguez, Braun and others suspended in 2013 did not test positive under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Agreement.
Contributing: Rachel Axon, Peter Barzilai
GALLERY: MLB suspensions after Biogenesis
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MLB SUSPENSIONS FOR VIOLATING DRUG PROGRAM FULLSCREEN
High-profile players who have been suspended for violations of MLB's Drug Prevention and Treatment Program since it was established in 2005:2013 - OF Nelson Cruz, Texas, 50 games High-profile players who have been suspended for violations of MLB's Drug Prevention and Treatment Program since it was established in 2005:2013 - OF Nelson Cruz, Texas, 50 games Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY SportsFULLSCREEN
High-profile players who have been suspended for violations of MLB's Drug Prevention and Treatment Program since it was established in 2005:2013 - OF Nelson Cruz, Texas, 50 games 2013 - SS Jhonny Peralta, Detroit, 50 games 2013 - SS Everth Cabrera, San Diego, 50 games 2013 - P Antonio Bastardo, Philadelphia, 50 games 2013 - C Francisco Cervelli, N.Y. Yankees, 50 games 2013 - OF Jordany Valdespin, N.Y. Mets, 50 games 2013 - OF Fernando Martinez, N.Y. Yankees (minor leagues), 50 games 2013 - P Jordan Norberto, free agent, 50 games 2013 - C Jesus Montero, Seattle (minor leagues), 50 games 2013 - OF Cesar Puello, N.Y. Mets (minor leagues) 2013 - P Fautino De Los Santos, San Diego (minor leagues), 50 games 2013 - P Sergio Escalona, Houston (minor leagues), 50 games 2013 -OF Ryan Braun, Milwaukee, 65 games 2012 - P Guillermo Mota, San Francisco, 100 games; 2006 - free agent, 50 games 2012 - OF Marlon Byrd, free agent, 50 games 2012 - OF Melky Cabrera, San Francisco, 50 games 2012 - P Bartolo Colon, Oakland, 50 games 2012 -C Yasmani Grandal, San Diego, 50 games 2012 - C Carlos Ruiz, Philadelphia, 25 games 2011 - DH/OF Manny Ramirez, Tampa Bay, 50 games; 2009 - Los Angeles Dodgers, 50 games 2011 - P Edinson Volquez, Cincinnati, 50 games 2009 - P J.C. Romero, Philadelphia, 50 games 2007 - INF Neifi Perez, Detroit, twice, 25 games and 80 games 2007 - OF Mike Cameron, free agent, 25 games 2007 - OF Jay Gibbons, Baltimore, 15 days 2007 - OF Jose Guillen, Kansas City, 15 days 2006 - P Jason Grimsley, Arizona, 50 games 2005 - DHRafael Palmeiro, Baltimore, 10 days 2005 - INF-OF Mike Morse, Seattle, 10 days
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As many as 20 Major League players have been linked to MLB's investigation into performance-enhancing drugs and the Biogenesis clinic in Miami. Here's a look at some of the high-profile players that are linked to the clinic and could face a suspension from MLB:
