Why were Paul Byrd's MRI's not sought or mentioned by the Mitchell Report?

From Cleveland Plain Dealer, 10/24/07, re Paul Byrd and his "private matter:"

• (Cleveland Plain Dealer): "He (Byrd) says he took HGH for medical reasons, including, variously, a growth deficiency and a tumor on his thigh.

• The MRIs, examined by experts, would prove or disprove the tumor.

• Byrd likely won't agree to their release.

• Even if he wanted to, the obstructionist players' union would fight him to avoid setting such a precedent."

From article by Bill Livingston, 10/24/07, "Bill Livingston Analyzes the Paul Byrd HGH Situation"

• Note: Paul Byrd was never interviewed by Mitchell or his staff according to his report. This article came out a few weeks before the Mitchell Report allowing plenty of time for investigation. This is the first mention I've seen of an existing MRI that could easily have been examined by Mitchell (or MLB).
• And this article says Byrd probably would not allow the release of the MRI.

Byrd would not allow the release of his MRI to prove his pituitary or other tumor? He obviously knows he can do whatever he wants. (As do the Cleveland Indians).

• If Paul Byrd were a Yankee, there's a good chance, with this news,

• he would be awaiting trial on a variety of federal charges.

But, since he's not a Yankee, the Mitchell Report and baseball media celebrities have ignored a huge story. The Yankees continue to allow themselves to be patsies and sitting ducks for everything. (sm)

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