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Is a 10-game suspension too much for pitchers caught with foreign substances?

Asked by Jake Goalden

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Is a 10-game suspension too much for pitchers caught with foreign substances?

73%

Not at all, it's cheating Not at all, it's cheating

27%

Little over kill, it's just sunscreen Little over kill, it's just sunscreen

73%

Not at all, it's cheating

Starting June 21st, pitchers caught using anything but the chalk bag to enhance their pitches will be given a 10-game suspension. Seems fair considering not everyone is given th... Show More

Starting June 21st, pitchers caught using anything but the chalk bag to enhance their pitches will be given a 10-game suspension. Seems fair considering not everyone is given the same performance enhancement materials. Show Less

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27%

Little over kill, it's just sunscreen

"The league is expected to distribute a memo to teams -- which have been briefed on the broad strokes of the policy change -- that outlines its plans to penalize all players cau... Show More

"The league is expected to distribute a memo to teams -- which have been briefed on the broad strokes of the policy change -- that outlines its plans to penalize all players caught by umpires with any foreign substance on their person, from the widely used sunscreen-and-rosin combination to Spider Tack, an industrial glue that has become a favorite among pitchers who want to generate more spin on the ball." - ESPN, https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31633611/mlb-players-caught-foreign-substance-face-10-day-suspension-sources-say Show Less

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Asked by SPN

11/22/2015

Are petrochemicals in sunblock worse for your skin than the sun?

55%

Yes WINNER

45%

No

55%

Yes

The jury is still out on the safety of using petrochemicals in sunblock, cosmetics, and other topical products. Why do you think petrochemicals are potentially more dangerous th... Show More

The jury is still out on the safety of using petrochemicals in sunblock, cosmetics, and other topical products. Why do you think petrochemicals are potentially more dangerous than the sun's harmful rays? Show Less

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45%

No

Long term exposure to the sun's rays can take its toll on the skin, causing freckles, wrinkles, and skin cancer. Please share the reasons why you think covering your skin with p... Show More

Long term exposure to the sun's rays can take its toll on the skin, causing freckles, wrinkles, and skin cancer. Please share the reasons why you think covering your skin with petrochemical-based sunblock is safer than leaving your skin exposed to the sun's harmful rays. Show Less

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