Substance Abuse Suspension - Greg Thissen

New Orleans Zephyrs IF, Greg Thissen, was suspended 50 games for violationg the league’s substance abuse policy. 

The 24-year old Thissen was playing in AAA after beginning the season in A Advanced Potomac.  In 28 games, he had 15 hits in 69 at-bats with only two extra base hits (both doubles).

Nationals’ GM Jim Bowden released the following statement:

“As an organization, the Washington Nationals are strong supporters of Major League Baseball’s joint drug policy. We are extremely disappointed that a member of our organization has been in violation of this policy, and we are in full support of the suspension levied by the Commissioner’s Office.”