I am sure everyone has heard about the ongoing discussions about the use of steriods among professional baseball athletes. Well, the crap is hitting the fan, finally, with the confession by Jason Giambi and the testimony by Barry Bonds. I can go on and on about this, but here's the meat...
Giambi's lifestyle mixed with steriods has made him an even less of a player. I am not even sure the Yankees want him anymore.
Barry Bonds admitted to using steriods, but he didn't know he was. I listened to Jim Rome this mornign and I totally agree with him and a New York City reporter who he had on the broadcast. Who, in their right mind, cannot tell something is up with their body? Bonds claims he was given a cream and something else. I forget the exact ingredient but it had 'roids. Anyhow, he continued using it, even after becoming bigger. Did he actually think that his work ethic acpanded his chest and head by inches??? In my opinion, WTF!!!
Now, true greats like Maris and Hank Aaron have their record numbers behind such cheaters as Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa. The cheaters have tarnished MLB and it's credibility. These cheaters will probably get away with it with little punishment, because MLB, the players' union, and that scarecrow commissioner want money and fame. Those records that those cheaters broke better, in the extreme least, have an asterik. That is unfair for the players of the past who actually excelled without any help.
I know there is better training now days... parks are different sizes... the pitching mound has had adjustments... but all of those do not suddenly make the longball easier. No, the juice does... and cheaters who handle the juice benefit from it. Bonds should have just flat out admitted he knew he was taking steriods. By him saying "I didn't know" alone made my respect for him disappear... and the respect for baseball.
Here is a link to an AP story on Yahoo for good measure...
Bonds, Baseball, and Steriods...
I just read it for the first time and I cannot believe the words that come out of his mouth. Not only is he dancing around the issue, he becomes a smartass by the end of the article. If he is really such a great guy, he better start painting that picture better.
Baseball is crap nowdays. I'm even for drug tests at high schools, especially in the sports arena. Star athletes like Barry Bonds give kids the idea that such things are good and great for you.
I'm sorry, but this makes me really sore. I can't wait to hear what IS has to say
