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Former Kernel Mendoza suspended
Aug. 2, 2008 1:24 am
Former Cedar Rapids Kernels pitcher Tommy Mendoza has been suspended for 50 games for violating minor league baseball's drug policy. Mendoza, 20, was playing for high-Class A Rancho Cucamonga. He pitched all of the 2006 season with the Kernels and part of last season.
Mendoza was apparently suspended for amphetamines. He was 4-12 with a 4.73 earned run average in 20 games this season for Rancho.
Here's link to an Inland Daily Bulletin story on the matter:
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