1738 1 December 09, 2005^07:38am Jaydawg^7 Players Approve Tougher Steroid Policy www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/9085019// Steroids SportsLine 902 1408 0 Don Fehr and the players union approved much tougher penalties for steroid violations. In my view, a 50-game suspension for a first offense--as opposed to a measly 10-- demonstrates that baseball is starting to get serious in removing the steroid problem out of the game. A three strikes and your out rule will make players think twice now before doing something that's harmful to their careers, as well as their health. A more even playing field will surely benefit baseball in the long run.