Diamondbacks pitching coach Matt Herges has never been part of the players union. He never will be.
“I don’t know if I would have made the big leagues without being a replacement player,’’ Herges tells USA TODAY Sports. “If there’s a regret, it’s that I did nothing to educate myself. I made a decision to do it, and I stand by it, but I should have educated myself and known what happened previously.
“At the end of it, I was like, 'I’m so sorry.’ I’m not going to tell guys what to do or not if that comes up again, but I will tell them to educate themselves, and understand the consequences. That is something I did not do. And I regret that.’’ Just last week, D-backs infielder Domingo Leyba was suspended 80 games for using Boldenone, and D-backs center fielder Starling Marte tested positive three years ago for PED use while with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Herges shuts his eyes, winces and recalls the pain his family and friends felt when they found out he had used steroids. “Leading up to the Mitchell Report coming out,’’ Herges says, “I got no sleep. It was on my mind 24/7. I had no idea what to do. D-backs closer Archie Bradley, who raves about Herges’ communication skills, says that most of the pitching staff knows Herges is a former major-league pitcher, but few are aware of his entire background. Now, with a potential strike looming, he hopes the young players reach out to him, and seek his counsel.
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