Why do people continue to say this? The use of PED has been against the rules in MLB long before any of these players got caught. The problem is MLB failed to enforce the rule until just recently(2002 I believe) when they finally started drug testing. Its the same as someone driving down the highway at 90 MPH when the speed limit is only 65. Its against the law, but unless the cops are out there enforcing it, anyone can get away with doing it...Players got away with doing steroids for years because MLB refused to enforce the rule until just recently.
This Players course has never been a favorite of either Mickelson or Woods. I would like to walk that course someday just to see why it gives the best players in the world so much trouble. I know there doesn't seem to be any consistent winners on it like Augusta has... So there must be something a little different about the course.
Your right there was alot more players that were doing it. Doesn't mean I have to be a fan of it right ? its like anything else in life. Certain things happen to change how you feel. I admit I am not as much of a fan in the recent era. I'. a fan of the history of the game and the stats. Half of the guys on the top 20 HR list should not be on it.
I hate it when I bash Bonds, McGwire, Palmeiro, Sosa, et. al and someone chimes in by saying that Mantle, Mays, Rose, etc. 'cheated' by taking greenies, which are basically the equivalent of a NoDoz and a 5 Hour energy today (not to mention all the guys with under the table 'ADHD' prescriptions these days as well). How can anyone look at Mantle and Mays once they hit their late 30's and say they cheated? Mantle abused his body with alcohol to the point where he was basically done at 33 or so, Mays was running circles under fly balls in the '73 series, and Aaron had a beer gut in his late 30's. I highly doubt any of them used performance enhancing drugs. Meanwhile, guys like Bonds and Palmeiro were putting up career seasons at the same age. All of those guys ruined the integrity of the game with their cheating and video game stat padding.
Anyway, back to Tiger. I have strong suspicions that he had a little 'extra help' as well for a few reasons. First, he went from Steven Urkel to completely ripped in a few years. Second, he's been associated with shady doctors, and third, his joints are starting to break down (if the injuries can be believed). Some people, including friends of mine, are huge fanboys of him. They are grown men, and just idolize the guy. I don't get it, I've actually always rooted against him. I've noticed the same thing with Pujols in that his fanboys are over the top (I have suspicions that he 'uses' as well, but that's another thread)
Anyway, back to Tiger. I have strong suspicions that he had a little 'extra help' as well for a few reasons. First, he went from Steven Urkel to completely ripped in a few years. Second, he's been associated with shady doctors, and third, his joints are starting to break down (if the injuries can be believed). Some people, including friends of mine, are huge fanboys of him. They are grown men, and just idolize the guy. I don't get it, I've actually always rooted against him. I've noticed the same thing with Pujols in that his fanboys are over the top (I have suspicions that he 'uses' as well, but that's another thread)
I disagree with this. MLB ruined the integrity of the game by doing nothing about it when they knew it was happening.
Both are culpable in my view- but you're right, the powers that be in post-strike MLB wanted the homers to fly, and they turned a blind eye. I actually give Canseco a lot of credit for cleaning up the game. Say what you want about him, but he's been pretty much dead on with his accusations.
Both are culpable in my view- but you're right, the powers that be in post-strike MLB wanted the homers to fly, and they turned a blind eye. I actually give Canseco a lot of credit for cleaning up the game. Say what you want about him, but he's been pretty much dead on with his accusations.
I boycotted baseball years ago when all the steroids BS came out. Don't go to games and don't watch it on TV. I also lost all respect for baseball. But I will always blame Selig and the owners for letting it go as far as it did. I honestly believe the only reason something was done was because Bonds broke the record and since Selig is a friend of Aaron and hates Bonds, he decided to finally do something about it....thats just my opinion
