WOT: Steriods in Baseball, are you still a fan? Options

[MattR]

Two players have come out in two days. Yesterday it was Jason Giambi of the Yankees who knew he took steriods and today its Barry Bonds of the Giants who claims he didnt know they were steriods. What are your reactions? Can you still love baseball? Does this change how you look at these new power hitters? What should Bud Selig do? (commissioner).

For me, I was elated when both a Giant and Yankee were found guilty of steriod use, but when you eliminate the competition aspect from a homer's point of view (go dodgers), but I think this really hurts baseball. I think its similar to the strike of '96, they're going to lose a lot of fans. Its too bad, and I do think its the worst thing to happen to the sport since '96.

[MattR]

Mrs. K... NICE.


I dont think this should get out of control. Muscle helps in certain positions in baseball, but NOT all positions. Lets remember; some power hitters rely on mechanics (Shawn Green, Adam Dunn, Vlad Gurrero). There are some players like Bonds and Giambi who have benefited, but Bonds was a hall of famer before the 99 season (when he got BIG). And look at pitchers. They are instructed to NOT put bulk on. They are supposed to stay limber so they can whip their arms.

And I love baseball more then anything, but its not fair to say Ron Artest cant play baseball, because even my boy Adrian Beltre probably couldnt hit a free throw. Athletes train in different sports to do different things. Its just not a fair comparison. But anyone who thinks baseball players arent athletic havent dont circuits... ugh.