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There is a saying that goes: "Cheaters never prosper." Unless they are in baseball of course. Steroids is indeed cheating. The problem is theose in the media now are just the tip of the iceberg. Is Bonds doing "roids" or is he just a magnificent genetic specimen? Time, I think, will tell the truth. But in this country you are innocent until proven guilty. No matter how guilty you may look. Dollars will get you donuts you are correct and Barry knowingly used steroids. Yet we must approach this matter as with all matters of law and justice and ensure that the accused is given every opportunity to demonstrate innocence. Indeed, the burden of proof is not on the accused but rather the accussers to prove the allegations true.
Baseball has turned a blind eye to this matter for far too long. And as with all things the gavel of justice must begin to fall somewhere. It seems it will start with Mr. Giambi. Credit must be given him for being forthright but then again he thought his testimony would not get out. At least he did not perjure himself as many believe Bonds and sheffeild did.
It iwll be intresting to watch the upcoming season to see just how many other big players come in a wee bit more skinny. The cat is out of the bag it would seem though one or two cats are trying desparatley to stay in it. If Bonds is on steroids we will know because he will have no choice but to come in lighter now that the substances are knowna nd can be tested for. So again in time we will see.
Be this all as it may, he is still probably the greatest palyer of his day if not all time. :The Babe" may not have done steroids, but he wasn;t exactly the perfect role model either. He was a boozer and womanizer. So if we can forgive (overlook?) his sins, why not Bonds as well?
Adios
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