u r right GOLD,amazing what we can learn from seinfeld episodes,huh. does george still work for the yankees? seems like he does this year.Barry WHO?
First of, mcstan, I was saying exactly what mayerkyl alluded to: Bonds was/is a great fielder, basebunner, and hitter long before he morphed into the being he is today. That said, he's still a great baseball talent. I could see that in Bonds long before he became a home-run machine. Second, it amazes me how many individuals needed these hearings before congress, Raffy's poor decisions, etc. before they started with the harsh comments towards Bonds. I never cared, particularly, for his attitude, but as far as his play on the field, he was (and is) entertaining to watch. I have assumed for years he was using some sort of supplement, as I'm sure many people assumed. But I also understood baseball, itself, wanted to turn the other way and not outlaw these substances, at least not until pressure from outside started surfacing. And as for the players themselves, I'm sure there are hundreds upon hundreds of players who know guys who use performance-enhancing drugs at all levels of the majors, yet still choose to turn a blind eye. If that's their choice for whatever reason there may be, then so be it. If they can't speak up, I don't completely condemn the users. They (the majority of major leaguers) want to cover it up as much as the guys using. They're all to blame!
Maybe we should have an American League, a National League, and a Steroid League? You could even play fantasy baseball.
The Steroid League would probably have at least four designated hitters.
Well, I guess we will see who is right when that old codger stumbles back into the box.
Bonds was not the complete baseball talent until he went to the bay area. Have you ever heard the phrase "five tool player?" That's what Barry was back in Pittsburgh, back when he weighed a buck-eighty-five and could still run. Perhaps what you meant to say was, "Bonds was not the prodigious slugging talent until he went to the Bay Area." Then you would be (at least more) correct.
Bonds "situation" and steroids in baseball ridiculous! I was sitting there watching the Bonds reports (ESPN) and thought, this guy and RP as well as others are being persecuted for using or maybe using steroids when THE IS NO DOCUMENTED PROOF that steroids used by men are harmful. Now wait before you spout off, point me to the URL to an article from the AMA or a clinical study that proves it. Don't show me some government statement. I know it hurts children and women, there is documented proof of that. Don't give me the Alzado story. I liked the guy but he was ill to begin with. Anyway I'm sitting there and they show Barry live in the dugout and he is stuffing his cheeks with Copenhagen or Skoal and going about his business. Now there is documented proof that tobacco DOES cause cancer and many other ailments. Why is that something that is acceptable? Answer - MONEY, tobacco companies poor millions into government. They have billions to fight government. BTW I don't use steroids but do use smokeless tobacco. Think about it.
CHEATER!!! Bonds could of been great without cheating. Thats what assholes do they cheat and lie..
