Alex Rodriguez was only one of the 104 MLB players that tested positive for steroids in 2003, and it is foolish for anyone to think that the names of the other 103 will not eventually become public knowledge. The guilty players were told that they had tested positive, so those on the list know they are listed. Here's hoping somebody steps up and admits to being one of the "others" on the list before their name is dragged out in the same fashion A-Rod's was this past week. I'm sick of players like Rodriguez and Andy Pettitte getting credit for "coming clean" when they have done no such thing; they have simply admitted to doing wrong after already getting caught. Just because they were more forthcoming than the likes of Bonds and Clemens doesn't earn them any points in my book. I'd like to see somebody really come clean and beat the press to the punch of outing their past indiscretions. There are at least 103 players out there with the chance to do this....hopefully somebody takes advantage of it and finally earns an ounce of my respect for one of these cheaters.
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If somebody REALLY felt sorry and REALLY simply made a mistake it wouldn't take being backed into a corner to admit it.
Despite my wishes I have a feeling there will be no announcement from anyone, certainly no star player, until they have no choice.
Sad.
Agreed. Nicely put.
These guys get such undo praise.
I'd bet the house that Abreu is on the list.
The issue with coming clean for players is potential suspension. Selig's threats today will definitely stall that even more.
Agreed. (Abreu)
in theory i agree 100% dk but sorry to say there is no chance of it. i guess they are just keeping their fingers crossed that the list wont be revealed. plus guys will probably lose endorsements if they come out so why give up money now that you can hold onto for at least a while long. i despite the steroid use in the first place but i cant say im surprised or blame the guys for not coming clean now. especially when just admitting it after the fact a la pettiitte gets them off the hook anyway
Hank Aaron apparently came out an said that Bonds hold the HR record.
I know steroids have been a mjor issue in baseball. And everyone keeps talking bout the steroid era and they hold the old time players in this high regard as if there is no possability that they were using outside substances to improve performance. Is it really that hard to think that some of the all time greats could have used something. I mean take a look at some the things that were common use medical practices back in the day..Cocaine and Opium(in many forms) to name a few. They could have been taking things that if done today would be considered banned substances. But theres no talk of that.
The tests that A-Rod failed were supposed to be anonymous. Since his name was leaked it would only be fair to him for the players union and the league to release all names on the list. Not gonna happen but thats what should happen.
Gmac, good to see you again.
I abhor the way that the A-Rod's info came about to the press and think it is legally and morally unjustified. If I were him I'd sue. ...someone. Probably the Players Union.
But I have to take issue with the fact that it would be "fair" to release 100+ other names. It would not make things right with A-Rod. It would violate one hundred and three other individuals. And in a lot of ways it, and each of them are a separate issue - the only things that these 103 tests have in common is that they were taken at the same time.
I think all of the tests should be public info.
I think that is probably what the journalist(s) who broke the A-Rod story is hiding behind. Public Information Act etc. ...
but they were extremely unfair, at BEST, the way they let A-Rod's info out there.
Don't do it with everyone else to make a point.
and If So, do it with every drug test to date, and in the future
While it's only fair that the other 103 names be brought to light, I doubt it will happen. One thing concerns me though: 2 days before the Mitchell Report came out, Jason Varitek was mentioned as one of the possible players to be named. It wasn't in the report, but is it possible that the captain could have transgressed the sanctity of the game? Just my 2 cents.
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