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Originally Posted by Danzig
having violations in the calendar year of the award to be given should prevent you from being in the running.
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Agreed. Just like the rule the NFL adopted (post Shawne Merriman) prohibiting any player from being selected to the Pro Bowl or winning a performance award in the year they tested positive.
If that rule were in play and it eliminated Asmussen, Dutrow, Pletcher, et al., who should win the award? I'm surprised that Baffert - who may train three champions - has not had his name bandied about more in this category.