BaseballNew York Mets’ Robinson Cano Tests Positive for PEDs…Again by Anthony Paradiso November 20, 2020 On Wednesday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan announced on Twitter that New York Mets’ second baseman, Robinson Cano had tested positive for performance enhancing drugs for the second time in his career.BREAKING: New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and will be suspended for the entire 2021 season, sources familiar with the situation tell ESPN. He will forfeit a $24 million salary. News story will be up soon at ESPN.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 18, 2020According to Passan, the joint drug agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association states that the penalty for any player who tests positive twice during their careers is an “automatic 162-game suspension.” Cano will sit out the entire 2021 MLB season and forfeit his entire $24 million salary.In 2018, Cano was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for using a diuretic, which is a substance that is used as a “masking agent” to cover up the existence of PEDs on a test.After his suspension in 2018, Cano made these comments which now do not reflect well on his character.“I would never do anything to cheat the rules of the game I love…I have never tested positive for a performance enhancing substance for the simple reason that I have never taken one.”Cano’s original defense has been proven false by his second positive test and some have said that his hopes of Hall-of-Fame enshrinement are gone as well.With Robinson Cano Off Books, Can the Mets Sign LeMahieu?As MLB free agency kicks off, it is important to note that the Mets are operating with a new front office. On Oct. 30, Steve Cohen was approved by the MLB owners to become the next owner of the Mets. Cohen then fired general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, whose first move as general manager was trading for Cano.Recently, Steve Cohen expressed his desire to bring a championship to the Met fanbase during a press conference.Steve Cohen addresses Mets fans:"I don't just want to get into the playoffs, I want to win a championship." pic.twitter.com/8V9DqH0aIR— SNY (@SNYtv) November 10, 2020Steve Cohen has been going on Twitter recently to tell Mets fans what his plans are this offseason. According to the New York Post, the Mets have an extra $24 million that they can use to sign D.J. LeMahieu. Will the Mets lure the reigning American League Batting Champ away from the Yankees this offseason? We will have to wait and see, but certainly, Steve Cohen is making Mets fans feel more confident about the team’s future. Post Views: 104The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsAnthony ParadisoAnthony Paradiso has written for In The Zone since Sept. 2019. Anthony has written about local New York City sports topics for westviewnews.org since 2017. A graduate of Montclair State University, he co-hosts a sports talk show on University radio station, 90.3 FM WMSC.Latest posts by Anthony Paradiso (see all) Alex Smith, Washington Football Team Reportedly Parting Ways - March 1, 2021 NHL, Amazon Web Services Partner to Develop New Stats, Data, and Insights - February 11, 2021 New York Sports Icons Honored at 41st Thurman Munson Awards Virtual Event - February 5, 2021 NHL on NBC Broadcasters Preview the 2020-21 NHL Season - January 16, 2021 Related TopicsDJ LeMahieuGeorge SpringerMLB Free AgencyNew York MetsPEDSRobinson CanoSteve Cohen Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020 The Most Catastrophic Boat Trip Since the Titanic; the New York Giants by John Venezia | posted on October 4, 2020More in Baseball You Know I’m Right, Episode 91: Ken Davidoff of the New York Post (Audio/Video)On the 91st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 90: Actor Scott Patterson (Audio/Video)On the 90th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 89: MLB.com’s Sarah Langs (Audio)On the 89th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... 2021 MLB Season Brings Excitement and UncertaintyFor baseball fans, the promise of a new season usually brings hope and excitement.... New York Giants fire OL coach Marc Colombo following verbal confrontation Philadelphia Eagles Place Four Players on Reserve/COVID-19 List