I believe it will have an effect on baseball. This report may allow us to put dates on the "Steroid Era". I think this is a huge deal and I have heard a ton of bashers out there against this report and it won't do much. Some sources say that Pettite and Clemens are on it and possibly a few Red Sox players (Shilling and Beckett...maybe Papi) are on it too. If those players would be on this report, WOW. Just think about it...to know this kind of information would be amazing. I find this to be a HUGE deal. What are your thoughts on this report and how will it effect Major League Baseball and you?
2007-12-13 04:23:00 · 5 answers · asked by Jack C 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I think its effect will be largely symbolic, but it could still be important. I don't think it should play any role in "punishing" players because that mandate wasn't set out when the study began, but it could definitely be a touchstone of the steroid era.
My only question regards the validity of the report. It seems like much of what is likely to be included could be hearsay, or unsubstantiated accounts by clubhouse attendants, trainers, etc. Without truly "hard" evidence, there will always be some question as to what did or didn't happen, and I hope the report doesn't end up slandering some who are innocent of these charges.
From a personal standpoint, I'm definitely interested. I'll look at the report, and make my own judgments based on how I perceive what's included. Regardless, though, I will still love the game of baseball and continue to watch.
2007-12-13 04:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by Craig S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This report is a joke. I've went on a rant on another question so I won't do it twice. However, you can't put dates on the steroid era. Steroids weren't invented in the late 90's and they were never tested before '04. Steroids were involved in major sports for a very long time. Ask Lyle Alzado...oh wait...he died from complications of steroids from when he played in the 70's.
2007-12-13 12:40:41 · answer #2 · answered by curse08 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sure guys that just dabble in it will show up as well. look at Alex Sanchez or whatever who got suspended back in 05 the first player ever suspended he was a twig young kid prolly trying it for the first time. etc. etc.
I know that it will skew alot of writings, thoughts, and the fiscal tide of MLB. But its a shame that it has to be this way from a fairly private investigative POV.
2007-12-13 12:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by joefishal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
They all had the opportunity to juice if they wanted to before the rules were in place. Some chose to juice and some didn't. That's their fault. If they wanted to be on par with the juicers they could have injected. Nobody had an unfair advantage because they all had the same opportunity.
2007-12-13 12:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by Veritas et Aequitas () 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope lost respect for sportrs long time ago
2007-12-13 12:33:08 · answer #5 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋