Based on Mark McGwire's luck with the Baseball Writers of America, I think it is safe to say Tejada won't ever make the Baseball Hall of Fame now. From AP-
All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in professional baseball.Tejada got himself in this spot with his own words and actions. The first thing a person who has committed a crime should do when questioned by the police, is ask for an attorney. Of course if they were smart enough to know that, then they may not have broken the law in the first place.Tejada was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 2002 while playing for Oakland. He now plays for the Houston Astros.
The misdemeanor charge of making misrepresentations to Congress can lead to as much as a year in jail. But federal guidelines call for a lighter sentence.
The case stems from Tejada's statements to House investigators in 2005 when he denied knowing anyone in baseball who used performance-enhancing drugs.
I bet $5 Tejada doesn't spend a day in jail. As for MLB, I don't expect the shortstop to get anything more than a slap on the wrist.
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