[vincesanity82]

Earlier today, MLB announced that Mike Cameron was suspended for the first 25 games of 2008 for testing positive to a banned stimulant, which Cameron claims was an ingredient in an over-the-counter supplement. Because he received the 25-game suspension instead of a warning, we know this isn't the first positive test he's had. In fact, according to the recently released book Andy Roddick Beat Me With a Frying Pan, Cameron has admitted to playing under the influence of another -- albeit decidedly less useful -- drug in the past. Here's a conversation he had with Todd Gallagher, the author of the book, appearing on page 101-102:
It's not as common as greenies, but big leaguers have been known to step on the field liquored up. ... Almost every current major leaguer I spoke to knew of players who had stepped on the field under the influence. When asked what the signs were, the players typically responded the way Giant Ryan Klesko and Padre Jake Peavy did: 'I just knew.' Interestingly, another Padre, center fielder Mike Cameron, had a more intimate experience with game-day tipsiness:

"Sh-t, I've played drunk."

When?

"New York City."

What were the circumstances?

"I went four for four with two jacks and eight ribbies. I'm not saying that's the only day I played drunk, but that was the best one."

Mike Cameron: 'I've Played Drunk' - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[Lefty Noob]

Heck, if he hits like that when he's toasted, maybe the Padres ought to get him liquored up more often?

[ThePundit]

Didn't the manger or one of the coaches ever smell the booze?

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

Didn't the manger or one of the coaches ever smell the booze?

Well, it's not like he's the first player to ever do it. Maybe there's some kind of unwritten, look the other way rule.

[legend]

I remmeber that game against the Yankees too.

[azrael492]

This probably explains a lot of the trouble that is associated with him. You can't reason with a drunk man.