mlb n 'roids

[cowfishrule]

the mlb has made another lame attempt to eliminate steroids.
1st- 50games
2nd- 100 games
3rd- lifetime ban
yawn.
want to eliminate steroids?
1st- 100 games
2nd- 2 year ban
3rd- nice knowing ya
anyone else feel this way?

 

[bigarn]

They're way overpaid anyway ....
IMO first infraction ..... See Ya!

 

[jacksdad]

Originally Posted by bigarn
They're way overpaid anyway ....
IMO first infraction ..... See Ya!

I totally agree! I love baseball. I still love to watch a game, yes a whole game. I go to the stadium maybe 6 to 10 times a year. And to top it off, I'm a Detroit Tigers fan!!!

Steroids are ruining the game. There is nothing better than watching a close game where a bunt here, a squeeze play, or a hit and run wins and/or decides the game. Instead, because society is so instant gratification, the homerun is king. And how do you hit more homeruns?? Lords know it's not working on your technique, timing, studying your opponent. That's way too much work. I can just take this pill or shoot this needle into my leg and POOF I'm a stud. Oh and not to mention if I can hit 20 more homeruns than I used to I stand to make a boat load of money.
If it wasn't for the fact (weather major professional sports figures like it or not) that kids look up to these guys. I would say let them take whatever they want and start a new record book. But we don't live in a perfect world and the fact of the matter is kids want to be like their favorite sports star and if "Jimmy" is having trouble making the varsity team why not use steroids to get that edge? Look what it did for Joe superstar. By the time they figure out that they don't have what it takes to make it in the "Bigs" it's too late and the damage is done.
Sorry to rant..bottom line...you get caught using your done and all if any records you have are wiped out.
Bob

 

[lovethesea]

Originally Posted by bigarn
IMO first infraction ..... See Ya!

yep, thats my feeling too. They are going to test for anphedimines (sp) also....I thougt I read that anyway. Good, test for it ALL!!
I'm peeved that they decided to announce this yesterday, just as Albert was awarded MVP....it completely overshadowed his award. Good clean guy, tries to do right and steriods was the topic of the day!!

 

[littlebuck]

I think this whole issue is a bunch of crap. If you take any drugs while doing any sport you should get banned. I also think it looks bad for up coming youth that see that and think they need this stuff to get in to the pros. My though would be 1st fine them like a million and then see if they still take that stuff. Not only do we have to see it all the time on tv now but in books and every place else pretty bad congress has to step in and do something about it. BUt next thing you know they will strike and then we wont have Baseball. But thats ok when they strike take all there money that you owe them. and put it towards something else.

 

[hagfish]

While a stricter policy than this new one would probably be better, I feel like this is still a pretty big step in the right direction. 50 games is about 1/3 of the season. That can make or break a team by itself. The policy for this past year was hardly any threat at all. At least this has an impact on the player and even the team.