2006-12-10 10:10:23 · 27 answers · asked by San DIego Chargers 21 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
First question: Yes. MLB's testing program only began 2 years ago and doesn't cover a large number of substances that are known as performance-enhancing, so the lack of a positive urine test is no vindication. The extensive evidence and testimony referenced in "Game of Shadows" makes it pretty clear that he was using banned (or at least unfair) substances. Put it this way: if it were against the law (rather than just baseball's rules) to use those drugs, there's be enough evidence to put him in jail.
The second question is harder to answer. By most accounts, he began his serious use somewhere around '99. If you look at his numbers up to that point, he was a Hall of Famer. However, the later excellence which garnered the greatest glory came with an unfair advantage. I would not vote for him for the Hall.
2006-12-10 11:00:04 · answer #1 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes he did... it was leaked somtime a few years ago that he took various types of steroids... i would say he is the only one who was accused and basically known for doing steroids that deserves the hall of fame... mcgwire no ever since the hearing in which he wouldnt talk about the past (then y are you there in the firstplace numbnuts) but bonds deserves it because if you look at how good he was when he was small and slender, those r hall of fame numbers anyways and if bonds didnt take steroids still how much less home runs would he have? he would still be in the 500 probably 600 home run club... he still has raw great talent that deserves hall of fame and even back in his slender days he has the potential to be an awsomly good player... as good? probably not but still a very very good player in the game today
2006-12-10 13:32:34 · answer #2 · answered by Michael L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like Barry Bonds and belive he did use steriods, but he has had a great career and deserves to be in the hall of fame. It is hard to tell if past atheletes did anything to enhance their performance. If you prevent Bonds from getting in, then how many others are in the hall that shouldn't be. Also Pete Rose should atleast be let into the hall as a player but not a manager.
2006-12-10 13:34:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of that Barry Bonds has used steroids in keeping with all the evidence presented. that's quite disappointing that he could have hit basically as many homers or an quite magnificent selection if he didnt use steroids. Barry Bonds shouldn't and would not need to be interior the hall of popularity.
2016-10-14 10:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by arleta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barry has probably used steroids, but with that being said, I think he deserves to be in the hall of fame. His numbers before his apparent use of steroid were a career already and would have been enough to get him in the hall of fame.
2006-12-10 10:13:17 · answer #5 · answered by Al J 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If Pete Rose isn't allowed in the Hall Of Fame for breaking baseball's rules, why should Bonds be allowed.
There is no way he got that size from normal means & there is no way he unknowingly took steroids either.
2006-12-10 10:19:15 · answer #6 · answered by brioma33 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i didnt realize that all of you were doctors, or drug testers for that matter... Has Barry Bonds been suspended for steriods, or has he been charged with using illegal substances? let me answer for you No... he hasnt. but its awesome that all of you guys can diagnose somebody you have never met.
does he deserve to be in the hall of fame? doesnt he have the record for single season home run totals? did he win 7 MVP awards? and 8 gold gloves? not to mention the other awards he has won. wait a second.... isnt barry bonds going to pass Hank Aaron on the all time Home Run list this year... seriously douche bags your not doctors stop diagnosing people cause they are way better then you will ever be.
True Giants Fan!
2006-12-10 10:44:19 · answer #7 · answered by chinstrapgoatee 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
how many guys use steriods? alot. how many guys do the press go after?whoever they want and the leave the others alone. did anyone talk about mickey mantle showing up to games drunk? nope. that's why you get guys defending barry because theres a double standard.
the press treat u guys like thier own mafia and make you go after guys they want because they hold back alot of truths. theres alot of dirt in baseball so why not go after baseball like real journalist? if you go after barry, you gotta go after everybody else in baseball. you gotta' take the 50 homers brady anderson hit when he was barely hitting over 10 a year.at least barry had a history of greatness that he proved in the field. the press cant take him down because he plays great so they attack him with shadows and gossip.they make you do the same thing.
2006-12-10 12:24:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Queastion number one.From what I have read and seen yes! I am suprised he doesn't whinny like a horse. Question number two.No,I personally don't think he should be in the HOF.Babe Ruth played with a hangover and a scorching case of Herpes,if it takes steroids to beat his record,that should say volumes about the batter Ruth really was,and the batter Bonds really isn't. Just my opinion though.
2006-12-10 10:20:09 · answer #9 · answered by mark c 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The problem isn't did he take them. It is because he won't admit to it. Mark McGwire is another one who denies it. Giambi said yes I did and I am sorry. He has moved on. Bonds won't fess up to it because he will soon own the all time home run record. But it will be a hollow record. Bonds will never be the man that Hammering Hank or the babe was. To the true Giants fan you know the truth. Just look at him man. He ia a McGwire, Giambi clone. They all did and they all know it.
2006-12-10 10:54:51 · answer #10 · answered by 10 to 20 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋