Rick Ankiel had a MONSTER game last night, including 2 homeruns and 7 RBIs. The boy once plagued by a wild arm and no control, finally found his place in baseball. A slugging outfielder. Can you imagine all the hard work and dedication it must have taken for a former pitcher to gain the strength and speed needed to mash homeruns on a consistent basis. Hours and hours in the weight room and in the batting cage. At least that’s what it would take for a normal player.

ESPN is reporting that Rick Ankiel is linked to the HGH case in Florida. Uh oh…

It’s rumored that dozens of prominent athletes are linked to the Signature Pharmacy in Orlando. The same place that was raided by federal agents several months ago. Ankiel ‘allegedly’ placed orders for HGH and had them shipped to his house in 2004. I guess when you hit rock bottom, covering your tracks is really the last thing on your mind.

Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty said: “This is the first I’ve heard of this. If it’s true, obviously it would be very tragic, along with everything else we’ve had happen to us this year.” If found guilty, Ankiel would face a 50 game suspension that will extend into next season.

Just when you think we have the best feel good story of the year, the truth comes out. Join me in saying “Make the world a better place. Punch Rick Ankiel in the face.”