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Phans Rally to Save J.C.

By  DAN STAMM

Updated 6:42 AM EDT, Fri, Jan 9, 2009

Related Topics: J.C. Romero

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J.C. Romero may need a miracle to pitch Opening Day.

 

Phillies phans are joining together like it's time for another parade down Broad Street. This time, though, it isn't to honor their heroes but rather to save one.

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Take a deeper look at the drug reportedly behind Phillies reliever J.C. Romero's 50-game suspension.

Save J.C. is the rally call. Revoking the suspension is the goal.

A petition has shown up on iPetitions.com calling for Major League Baseball to revoke the 50-game suspension of Phillies reliever J.C. Romero.

Click here to sign the petition

950 ESPN Radio in Philadelphia is sponsoring the petition but it has gained steam thanks to social networking.

A slew of groups have cropped up on Facebook:

All the groups are taking the stance that since Romero was told originally that 6-OXO was OK to take that he shouldn't be suspended.

Be your own judge and feel free to let MLB Commissioner Bud Selig know how you feel.

Click here to email Selig

Let's see if Phils fans can do what they can to Save J.C.

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  • anon Saturday, Jan 10 at 10:38 AM FLAG COMMENT Yeah, I tried to sign the petition but you have to "donate" money in order to do so. No thanks. Good luck JC.
  • Danielle Murray Friday, Jan 9 at 11:02 AM FLAG COMMENT Would somebody PLEASE STOP SELIG .The man is an embarrassment to MLB. Not only that , but he tainted the name of a good man and a great player.Not only that , but needs to retire.You judgement on this case is as good as your judgement regarding weather reports. YOU ARE A DISGRACE . JC-the PHANS are with you .

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