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Originally posted by M&M Guy
Now, here's something that shows I don't have a medical degree - there was an article that quoted the team trainer: "The steroid they injected in there is used to decrease the inflammation in the joint," Cubs trainer Mark O'Neal said. "He's getting irritation to the joint when he's throwing. This is an aggressive approach to quiet it down."
Steroids are illegal, right? Or is it just certain types? Maybe this was the "clear" he got from Barry?
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My guess would be that they're using a different type of steroid, likely non-anabolic. Probably something along the lines of prednisone, just to keep the swelling down.