Simple. Because MLB panicked and handled the PED situation like f***ing morons. That has lead to a number of deserving guys (Bagwell) getting punished based on speculation alone. Ortiz' case is more significant because he actually failed a test, even if it was for cold medicine like Mondesi Jr., to the writers, a failed test is a failed test is a failed test. It's unfair, stupid even, but it's how the Old Boys' network of MLB writers works.