Members of the Phillies apparently did not know about the positive test because of the confidentiality agreement that governs the drug-testing of players. But officials in Commissioner Bud Selig’s office knew that Romero tested positive on Aug. 26. As the postseason progressed and the Phillies moved toward their first championship since 1980, those officials were left in an awkward and frustrating situation.
Romero was first informed on Sept. 23 2008 that he had tested positive. The penalty for a first-time offender is 50 games.Because Romero had the right to appeal his suspension, he could keep pitching until the appeal was resolved.
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Baseball also announced a 50-game suspension for the journeyman right-hander Sergio Mitre, 27, who signed a one-year contract with the Yankees in November. He had a positive drug test during the 2008 season.
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