Manny Suspended 50 Games (50!) by MLB

No, this is not a joke.  According to Sports Illustrated, Manny Ramirez has been suspended 50 games for taking a banned performance-enhancing substance.  Apparently he may have had a medical reason for taking the substance and didn’t know it was banned.  Whatever the reason, this is a stunning blow to the euphoria surrounding the Dodgers right now.  According to Dylan Hernandez, the Dodgers have recalled Xavier Paul from AAA to fill Manny’s slot (the suspension is automatic and starts tonight).

More to come as the situation develops.