Dude. The MLB says (unofficially) that 5 of 7 players are taking steroids, most more powerful than what bonds had taken. Bonds is still better than anyone in the game right now. The only reason you don't say the same things about McGuire is because you liked him better.
The booing? If the A's had the best player in baseball but they only got to play 1/3 of the time cuz of walks you'd be upset too. And, if you went to more games and knew of what you speak, you would see that during some points in the games, we are happy with the walks, if the players coming behind him are hot, or whatever.
Imagine if you never got to see Tejada hit. Wouldn't you be disappointed? Time, and time again? And I see that most people who posted in this forum agree that its bad for the game... so we should cheer something bad for the game.
Again, back to the steroids, if Bonds had the number of ABs as Puljos did last year, Bonds was on pace for 66 HRs. Drug testing had started, and even though Bonds had the "clear," the BALCO people had already told the MLB how to track it. So, most likely, whatever Bonds was on, he was no longer taking.
At best, I’ve read, the drugs that McGuire was using (stronger than what Bonds was using) can help you hit 10% more homeruns. So Bonds was on pace for 66, that would go down to 59. 59 HRs! But due to walks, he only had 45 HRs. But he still had over 100 RBI, with so few ABs. So, the walks are having a bigger effect on the record books than the drugs. We Giants fan know it's our hometown player, our team, our City that will be going into the record books, and we're feeling cheated by the walks.
Besides, durgs aren't new. from the 1920s to the 1970s and even 1980s, cocaine was used often before games to pump up players. Ty Cobb bet on baseball. Pitchers take amphetamines to give their fastball an bit extra juice. Nearly all games are at night, were the ball travels 15% less that during the day, especially on waterfront ballparks. Baseball is always changing, and while there may be that one player who stands out, you can be sure that others are following his lead.
Some of you beloved A's are taking the drugs too. Don't single out our player, because you don't like his personality. He's a ball player, not a talk show host.
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I cn't believe the leniency on steroids. Not only is the most severe repercussion a 1-year suspension, but you'd have to test positive 4 TIMES before it's even imposed! That's utterly ridiculous. I know the majority of ballplayers are juiced, but if they want to crack down on it they'll have to get more serious than that.
Sadly, this proves that they really aren't serious about it and are trying to please the purists while keeping the game appealing to the home-run-happy crowd. However, it will be interesting to see if anyone is suspended during a crucial point in the season (or posteseason, for that matter) if at all!
God, I'm starting to hate MLB. It better be good this year.
PS: The equipment trucks are on their way to Arizona and Florida!
Sadly, this proves that they really aren't serious about it and are trying to please the purists while keeping the game appealing to the home-run-happy crowd. However, it will be interesting to see if anyone is suspended during a crucial point in the season (or posteseason, for that matter) if at all!
God, I'm starting to hate MLB. It better be good this year.
PS: The equipment trucks are on their way to Arizona and Florida!
I intended to write something to remind everybody of my superior prowess.
I totaly agree with yo, Nick, about how the rules are very, very lax. Must say, I find it funny that Mr. Bush started the newest chapter of the drug issue, but starting a federal investigation. But now, there's the book saying that while Bush was the owner of the Texas Rangers, he knew full well about the problems.