Drug policy is working, commissioner says

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Bud Selig stuck up for baseball's drug-testing program Tuesday and insisted the toughened policy is working, and later touched on recent scandals set off by Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco and Jason Grimsley.
"I really think steroid use has been minimized," the commissioner said. "Amphetamines, we're doing OK."
Several hours before the All-Star game, Selig spoke on a variety of subjects with members of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Yankee Stadium is a strong candidate to host the 2008 All-Star game in what is expected to be its final season, he hinted.
Selig said it was worth studying whether All-Star aces should be prohibited from pitching the Sunday before the event. He also frowned on Manny Ramirez skipping this year's showcase -- the Boston slugger backed out, citing a sore right knee.
"If you get voted onto the team, it's a privilege. You ought to be here," Selig said.
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