Agustin Montero
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Agustín Alcantara Montero (born August 26, 1977 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a minor-league pitcher for the Northwest Independent League.
On April 20, 2005, Montero became the third player to test positive under Major League Baseball
's new steroid policy, and was suspended for 10 days without pay. Although he had not played in the Major Leagues at that time, he was on the Rangers' 40-man roster during spring training
, and was subject to random testing.
He signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics
on June 9, 2007. He was later released and signed with the Northwest Independent League on May 27, 2008.
On April 20, 2005, Montero became the third player to test positive under Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
's new steroid policy, and was suspended for 10 days without pay. Although he had not played in the Major Leagues at that time, he was on the Rangers' 40-man roster during spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
, and was subject to random testing.
He signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
on June 9, 2007. He was later released and signed with the Northwest Independent League on May 27, 2008.