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Suspended: Former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jason Grimsley, who was released by the team last week, was suspended for 50 games by Commissioner Bud Selig on Monday.

A one-paragraph announcement stated Grimsley has been suspended for "violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program."

Because Grimsley is not on any team's 40-man roster, the announcement said the suspension will begin if he is placed on a 40-man roster.

Grimsley, 38, was released at his request by the Diamondbacks last Wednesday. He has not been charged with any crime.

According to court records, Grimsley told federal agents on April19 -- after being caught accepting $3,200 worth of human growth hormone (HGH) delivered to his Scottsdale, Ariz., home --...

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