ESPN.com: Report: Dykstra took 'roids, bet on Phils

[CubsFan1982]

Ex-biz partner alleges Dykstra took steroids and HGH
ESPN.com news services

LOS ANGELES -- Lenny Dykstra, a key cog in the New York Mets World Series title in 1986 and the Philadelphia Phillies National League pennant in 1993, is being accused of steroid use and illegal gambling, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Lindsay Jones, a longtime friend and business partner, is suing Dykstra to regain an interest in their lucrative Southern California car wash business. In the lawsuit, Jones alleges Dykstra advised him to gamble an average of $2,000 per game on select Phillies contests in 1993.

In a sworn statement, Jones said his baseball wagers were a form of payment to him, made "on the basis that Lenny would cover all losses, and I would use the winnings to live on."

Dykstra's lawyer, Daniel Petrocelli, told the Times the three-time All-Star "absolutely denies" the allegation, calling it "unsubstantiated" and "a fabricated story from a disgruntled partner."

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2045153

[JohnnyCougar]

1. Sounds like a business relationship went bad.

I doubt Dykstra used steroids. He was never a bulky player.

[cruadin]

2. His stat sheet lists his size as an active player as...

5'10" and 167 lbs.---

< http://www.baseball-reference.com/d/dykstle01.shtml >

if he was taking steroids, he should get his money back, he was robbed.

Although, on second thought, does this mean the Mets and the Red Sox have to re-play the '86 World Series? I bet Buckner makes the play on Mookie's dribbler this time. ;)