It has recently come up, according to the New York Times, that Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz and former Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez tested positive for performance enhancing drugs back in 2003. There is, supposedly, a list of 104 names of baseball players that failed the drug tests back in 2003. Other names linked to this list, but unconfirmed, are Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Now, I'm not condoning the use of performance enhancing drugs, I think it is cheating for an edge, and am glad that Major League Baseball is working toward cleaning it up. However, I also don't think that this should be a major story. At the time of this test, in 2003, performance enhancing drugs were not against any baseball rules. There was no restrictions when it came to supplements or even sticking a needle in your butt. Again, I am against the use of steroids or HGH, but there was nothing in place that stated players couldn't take these products. Therefore, why is this a big deal? It was clearly running rampant across the league. Other players, such as Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa have been suspected of using steroids as well. Thanks to these players, baseball fans came back tenfold after the strike shortened season in the 1990's. Baseball failed to put an end to all these suspicions sooner, so in my opinion, Bud Selig should be to blame. I don't blame the players, they were simply looking for an edge, whether it was to get their next big contract, or to bulk up in order to hit more homeruns.
Long story short, I think it is time to move on. Get the list out, tell us the names, and let's get on with our lives. These players did nothing legally wrong. None of them will be suspended for their actions. Stats aren't going to be taken away, neither are wins or even championships. This was the norm during the time period, I don't think it is right, but it is what it is, I'm just saying.
About Me
- Mark
- I've always wondered if people actually read this stuff. I never do when I'm on other pages. Well, in case, for some strange reason, you find it necessary, I'll give you a little knowledge. I was born in The County. For those of you who don't konw better, that would be Aroostook County. For those of you who do, your jokes won't work on me, they are lame. I'm the son of an investment banker that squandered his every penny on tuna fish sandwiches in the late 80's, and my mother was the lead singer for the Bangles. Neither of those is true, but again, I'm convinced nobody is reading this anyways. I met my wife at a carnival, and we were married by the bearded lady in front of the entire clown brigade. I have a daughter who is training for the 2012 Olympics where she will compete in the Triple Jump and Javelin. We live in a nice little shanty in the woods and are hoping to one day have running water. Any questions?
