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“I don't know what else I can say. I have never taken steroids. For people who think I took steroids intentionally, I'm never going to convince them. But I hope the voters judge my career fairly and don't look at one mistake.”

Quote by Rafael Palmeiro

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Rafael Palmeiro
Rafael Palmeiro

Rafael Palmeiro (born September 24, 1964) is a Cuban-American former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and Baltimore Orioles. He is one of only five players in MLB history to achieve both 3,000 hits and 500 home runs, finishing his career with 569 home runs and 3,020 hits. Palmeiro was a four-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger Award winner. However, his legacy is marred by a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs in 2005, which led to a suspension and controversy over his achievements. more

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