They're always looking for any illegal advantage (pine tar and shaving cream for pitchers, and steroids for hitters), and the supposed authority does not make people accountable. THey would rather look the other way. The more serious transgressions, as in steroids, are law violations, and they should go to jail, instead of being slapped with a fine or suspension.
There's too much cover up - no integrity.
2006-10-24 02:19:47 · 10 answers · asked by Daniel C 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
It happens in all sports. For some reason baseball gets the spotlight when something like this happens. Look at what happened yesterday in the NFL with Shawne Merriman's suspension. I have barely heard a peep about one of the best defensive players using drugs. Give me a break it happens everywhere people either blow it out of proportion in baseball or look the other way in other sports that's your decision to look at.
2006-10-24 02:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by Colin L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not just baseball, it's all sports. I agree that they should get more than a slap on the hand. They get paid a lot of money for what they do. They should do it fairly. Unfortunately, when so many start cheating, it becomes contagious. Others feel they need to do it in order to compete fairly. Maybe if they got bigger punishments, it would all go away.
2006-10-24 03:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not just MLB, it is ALL professional sports. Look at Track and Field and cycling and football. Someone is always looking to get that edge. It's an inernational thing, too. Check out the Olympics. It's not lying and cheating unless you get caught, right? My objection is, when they DO get caught why can't they just admit it and take their punishment. Barry Bonds is a joke! This year's "Smudge-Gate" is just old news resurfacing. Any one remember George Brett?
2006-10-24 02:25:41 · answer #3 · answered by AKA FrogButt 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That smear on Rogers' hand? Steak sauce!
In no way would he put pine tar or chewing tobacco or spit of any other brown substance to alter the trajectory of the ball. That would be cheating!
2006-10-24 02:22:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At one time guys played baseball for the love of the game. Now it all has to do with money.
2006-10-24 02:29:06 · answer #5 · answered by Jabberwock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheaters and liars are everywhere in every sport in every work environment.
You've probably done it before.
Who made you a great judge?
2006-10-24 04:22:57 · answer #6 · answered by Js_5 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because MLB is a microcosm of America itself: a place where liars and cheaters are on top.
2006-10-24 02:21:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
dan why all the anger? Enjoy the game or go watch bowling.
2006-10-24 02:28:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree with what you said.
2006-10-24 02:23:36 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
like baseball, lying and cheating are America's pasttimes
2006-10-24 02:21:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋