The latest news regarding A-Rod and his steroid admission…forced by the Sports Illustrated article of course, is a shame, perhaps somewhat expected, since we know there are a ton more players that used, but haven’t been outed. The big debate now, is should the all 104 names from that MLB steroid survey be released? I think yes, not because I’m a nosy newsman…but because I agree with the guys on “Planet Mikey”…a sports radio show on WEEI Boston….who say we will keep having these “eruptions” every time another name from the list is released. And that will keep this steroid cloud over the league for a long time, holding it hostage to some degree.
I’m curious what you all think about “The List”…and who else may be on it. A few names come to mind…
In response to ARoid Rage – Yes, all the names should be released. He is being crucified while there are 103 other names who also used, at a time when MLB wasn’t testing even though these substances were banned since 1991. He has tested clean for five years now. Every team had players on the Mitchell list. Just put an asterisk on EVERY team that has won or lost since 1991, (along with records) with a notation that players on these teams may have used banned substances – then, let’s give players ONE chance to test positive for these substances and let them go immediately for 162 games, none of this “on the fifth offense” they get penalized 50 games. I believe only then, can we move on and Play Ball……
Most enamored, die-hard sports FANaticSwill not agree with me, however, the only way to truly handle the scandle is simple…OUT them all. Our children look up to these players as role models and some adults as well. We are losing our moral ground by accepting these deeds with just ology. Heck, I have a lot of issues that I would like to wipe away with an apology! If we truly want to stop this type of activity, it has to hurt. These people should be removed from the sport, contracts torn up, endorsements given back, and then live like the rest of us. Yes, it sounds severe, but to really make it known that this behavior is not accepted, then the punishment should be painful. It should make one think twice about sacrificing their gloried lifestyle to be caught cheating. After all, it’s only a game that has become a very expensive entertainment venue. By the way, I don’t take my family to any major league sports games because I can’t afford the tickets. There’s just no longer any value in it.