Braun appeal decision not limited to deadline
Ryan Braun - OF - Milwaukee Brewers
Feb. 9, 2012 - 4:55 PM ET
According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the independent arbitrator in Ryan Braun's PED appeal case is not being limited to a 25-day decision deadline.
In other words, it's not a given that Braun will learn his status for the start of the 2012 season anytime soon. He made an official appeal of innocence in mid-January, and it's quite clear that the case is being closely reviewed. The 2011 National League MVP tested positive in early October for "insane levels" of synthetic testosterone and faces a possible 50-game suspension. There should be some sort of resolution by the opening of spring training.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter