Earlier today, Yankees DH Jason Giambi released a statement apologizing for taking performance-enhancing drugs. He then suggested that Major League Baseball (Players, owners and officials) should have apologized to the fans for what happened during the steroid era. Since then, there have been varying opinions about Giambi's "suggestion". Do you agree that the MLB owes the fans an apology?
2007-05-18 12:46:05 · 12 answers · asked by Brian F 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Yes they should apologize for ignoring the use of steroids in baseball, but an apology wont take away the fact that people used them. You can't really do anything now becuz the Steroid Era is in the past and the past can't be changed.
MLB and the players should defiantly be the ones to blame for keeping the issue on LockDown for so long.
2007-05-18 13:00:14 · answer #1 · answered by Dan 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its weird to think that giambi says that baseball needs to apologize for his own actions. i'm sure a lot of people in baseball knew about what was going on and just kept their mouth shut, which is sad. however, people are responsible for their doings and bud selig wasn't taking steroids so why should he apologize for what others have done? giambi himself wont even admit exactly what he did. he's dancing around the topic and now expects baseball take the high road. maybe giambi should rat out all those that he knows took steroids and suggest that they apologize to fans. i don't know, i obviously have an opinion on the subject but, regardless of whether giambi took steroids or not, i didn't really care what he thought about it before and i don't care now. just because someone speaks in front of a microphone it doesn't mean that they're any smarter than the rest of us so i don't really look too much into what he says.
2007-05-19 04:14:00 · answer #2 · answered by Bill W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No baseball shouldn't have to apologize for the steriod use.
Fans go to the park to see the big home runs- look at the 1999 home run derby between McGuire and Sosa- lots and lots of tickets sold
If they apologize for looking away at steriod use then they also need to apologize for the cocaine use of the 80's and the drinking that has been going on since Babe Ruth.
The players that are using or have used need to apologize to the fans and do public service announcements to try and keep kids from following in their footsteps.
The new fines and suspensions will hopefully deter future players but there is always going to be the new steriod that's not detected "yet". Time will tell if this black mark in baseball history is over .....one can only hope.
2007-05-18 13:20:06 · answer #3 · answered by kimba 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that the whole steroid subject should be dropped about jason giambi, because u can tell that he knows he made a mistake and will never take stupid drugs again.
2007-05-26 11:46:57 · answer #4 · answered by =) smile24-7 (= 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm conflicted. If McGwire and Sosa used steroids, those steroids could be argued to have helped resurrect the game after the strike. That was an unbelievable season.
How many are in the Hall of Fame who spiked other players intentionally, who doctored the baseball on the mound, who benefited from grounds crews who let the grass grow extra long when speedy teams came to town. OK - not as serious, but it isn't like baseball hasn't always appreciated some degree of trickery to gain an extra edge.
Let's all just let it go - it happened, now we know, and hopefuly the testing and public sentiment is strong enough that it is discouraged in the future.
In a strange way, I feel sorry for Bonds. The greatest player of our era, no question. How bad did it get that a guy who hit .320ish with 35-40 HR felt it necessary to juice just so that he could remain comparitively competitive with lesser players that juiced before him? Not saying he should have gone there, but to be Bonds and see knuckleheads like Sammy Sosa and Brady Anderson eclipse his accomplishments - rightly or wrongly, he chose to fight back.
2007-05-18 13:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by quint 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Giambi has no moral authority until he states without ambiguity "I used steroids and I am sorry for that, I apologize to baseball and fans everywhere." His two apologies to date have been empty -- sorry for nothing specific, then today for using "that stuff". He's tiptoeing around and shouldn't be given any grace for his actions until he gets specific.
2007-05-18 13:13:16 · answer #6 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Not till he, himself admits and apologizes for doing STEROIDS, not "I was wrong for doing that stuff''. What stuff, Jason what did you do?
"I accept full responsibility for that," he went on. "I'm sorry, but I'm trying to go forward now. Most of all, to the fans, I'm sorry. I know it's going to be hard, and I understand how they feel." You're sorry for what exactly?
As soon a giambi stops being a hypocrite and does what he thinks everyone else should do, he should be quiet
2007-05-18 13:32:36 · answer #7 · answered by rare breed 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
An apology couldn't hurt. However, not sure it will help either. Actually, being a lifelong baseball fan, the steroid issue is just one issue that is turning me away from the sport.
2007-05-18 12:50:33 · answer #8 · answered by Phineas J. Whoopee 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No! Giambi is an idiot and should apologize for opening his mouth.
2007-05-23 12:24:22 · answer #9 · answered by Trebor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MLB owes an apology
2007-05-22 12:09:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋