Who thinks Giambi was right?

Question

Didn there HAVE to be a lot of people looking the other way regarding steroid use in baseball? Coaches, managers, owners even reporters?

Answer 1

I'm certain members of the media knew, or at least strongly suspected. Hell, Bonds won four consecutive NL MVP Awards, one unanimously -- if the writers who voted for him then later hold out when his name gets on the Hall ballot, they're world-class hypocrites.

Because they are journalists -- yeah, sports journalists, always the kiddie pool of the industry -- but even in these dark times (when in some arenas, "journalism" has become little more than "stenography"), they have truth to pursue, and they all, ALL, have heard of Woodward and Bernstein and Pulitzer. And no one really bothered looking into it. That tells me they, collectively, either really were that ignorantly dumb, or didn't see a story brewing, or were happy to tacitly assent that "this is good for, or harmless to, baseball" and therefore are complicit. But there's no sanction that can be imposed upon writers or teevee doofi.

Giambi, however, has zero moral authority unless and until he clarifies, without ambiguity, exactly what it is he thinks he's trying to apologize for. "That stuff" is the wrong S-word, Jason. We're waiting....

Answer 2

giambi is right on. the owners dont care . thats why their staying mum. all they care about is butts in seats. and if roids mean more homeruns or pitchers that get the ball to triple digits on the radar gun so be it cause thats what the owners feel the fans wanna see. the owners dont care if a player breaks down from roids they just want to find the next guy who can still do it naturally or not. im sure if the owners had any courage they would come right out and say they wish the issue would go away and let the players do what they want.

Answer 3

Yes, Giambi is totally correct. You will learn this to be true in all facets of life, in that there are alot of people wjo just are not willing to accept responsibilty.
Barry Bonds has never failed a test for steroids. Just like for you or perhaps yours parents or even your child - you would not want them to be proven guilty for not failing a drug test. Your employer would not fire you for just suspicion and they would want to give you a test.
MLB is not going to reveal the truth that most likely the steroids were being taken by 65% of all players. They would not want that information out in the public's eye.

Answer 4

I think Giambi should have just "shut-up". He somewhat apologizie years ago, and a lot of people had forgotten about him using steriods.

By bringing it up agan, he's now open to be banned by MLB and his contract voided. Read the NY POST.

Answer 5

Yes he was right. People want a good show and juiced up players are more fun to watch. I say legalize it all and if they are fool enough to take steroids I'm fool enough to watch the games.

Answer 6

Giambi is a an adult and chose to take them. No one forced him and I have seen no proof where it says in his contract, "you need to take steroids". He should stop pointing fingers and worry about himself.

Answer 7

pretty much everyone was oblivious at the time. baseball made sammy sosa an mark mcquire the face of baseball. most people had no clue. unless baseball knew and they just wanted to make money of juiced players.

Answer 8

he was right for being honest while the rest of the juicers are still ling to everyone the public isn't stupid

Answer 9

no one. he should be ban for life and not allowed in the hall of fame.