After all, Jason Giambi did admit to taking steroids and he was not slammed every time..same for Rafael Palmeiro who tested positive but denied taking steroids.  Now I am not defending Bond's..because he may have taken steroids..but come on...we really don't know who did or who didnt.  Btw, Giants rule!
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Yes, the Giants do rule. I've always thought Bonds got too much sh*t from the media and from people in general (I've been away from the Bay Area for 8 years, namely in New York City and Detroit, and it seems people in the rest of the country HATE the guy).  Yes, the roids are very probable.  But man, when every damn player and manager in the MLB (and they know better than we do) is awed by the guy's abilities, even though a lot of them probably knew he was doin the roids, it's time to give the guy a little respect.  I think it's sad that he took the steroids.  But you're right, there's a MAJOR double standard for him and all the other pillpoppers.  Just because he's cocky and not always smiley and happy-go-lucky, and then he's black to top it off!  He was getting death threats for daring to go after a white guy's homerun record (both McGwire and Ruth) years ago, so you might say the cockiness is warranted.  Also, the roids were NOT outlawed by the MLB because they LOVED the attention baseball was finally gaining back, nor by the law in general.  I disagree wholeheartedly with their use, and would wag my finger at Bonds (AFTER shaking his hand, getting his autograph, and thanking him for helping the Giants so much) if I met him, but you JUST CAN'T DENY that he's still one of the F-ing greatest players of all time.  Better than McGwire, Sosa, Palmeiro, Sheffield, and Giambi by FAR.
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Why should I feel sorry for him?  He's the one associating with known steroid users.  If he wants the media to leave him alone, then he should retire.  I'm sick of him whining.  I couldn't imagine how much baseball ratings would decline if he broke the record.
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Barry Bonds is better.  I don't know the statistics but I know that Barry Bonds (according to my dad) was a good young player in the '90's and he was skinny.  He was able to play well and just didn't get that much attention, that's all.  I would say he is a better player because he would've passed Babe Ruth's record even without steroids; it's just that now that everyone knows he took steroids to get attention, he looks bad.  He also to most people looks like all his home runs came from steroids, but 'tis false in my opinion.  He just wanted attention for being big and powerful QUICKLY, so took the short way and did steroids to have immediate attention.  He is still a better player, but just made the wrong choice.  He could've begun to get attention when he was getting closer to the home run record; he already was the sole member of the 400-400 club (400 home runs, 400 stolen bases), and eventually he would've gotten attention and been inducted into the Hall of Fame for his accomplishments; THEN everybody would see how great he was.  But now it's all negative attention.  I repeat, though, that Barry Bonds is a better player.
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lets see . He is a cheater and a liar . I feel that it does not matter what you did before you cheated .once you have been caught  you should have to step up and be a man ,and take your punishment . the steroids years have hurt baseball how are fans going to be able to trust the players  anymore. I know that no one is perfect but the real reason  behind all of this is greed and jealousy. bonds could not stand by and let sosa and mark get all the attention, they were cheating and people loved them and he thought that if they can do it so can he. well guess what now they are all in the dog house .there is NO WAY that any of them make the HALL of FAME . so let bonds break the record it will alway be tanted and it will be all he has from baseball. long live the memory of  and hank aaron  and roger's 61
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This racism thing is really really old. \n\nBonds has always been a selfish player. His fights with teamates go back to the start of his career. He's never been a team player. Bonds had a way of opening his mouth and insulting his teamates or glorifying Bonds early in his career so he quit talking to the media at all for many years. \n\nIt's not an allegation, the only thing in question is whether Bonds knowingly used steroids. Considering that before he started using steroids he rarely reached the 40 HR mark, that the age he suddenly hit 50+ HRs was an age that should have seen his power numbers in decline and the fact that as soon as he stopped his power numbers did decline dramatically is furthor proof. \n\nThere was a previous question about the Ruth thing. Simple thing is Ruth was the Bambino. He invented HR hitting. Ruth won his first HR crown as a pitcher who got to hit only every 4th day or an occasional pinch hitting appearance. Ruth still defines power as Ruth needed 5,000 fewer ABs than anyone one else to hit 650+ HRs. \n\nAaron's record when it falls will have the same shine. Aaron was not a power hitter, he just plain hit well and lots of those fell for Home runs. Wasn't until Aaron's last few seasons that he really swung for the fences. One day somebody will pass his record. Then somebody will pass the record that past Aaron's, however on the way people will make a big deal about Aaron being passed even when he no longer holds the record.
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I think so, too. Without his history of injuries, Griffey would have been one of, if not THE, best players ever. And there is no question of him using steroids, he is as wiry as the day he started.  It's too bad he has been so injury prone, he's a sports hero everyone could look up to, and it would have been good for the game if he could have had the career he deserved.
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If the question is, "What should they do about the steroid issue?" then the answer is to work toward a test for hGh. Beyond that, they should let the testing program work and see what comes of it.\n\nPeople should ask themselves this.... If they are so outraged by steroids in baseball why is it that attendance remains at, or near record levels? \n\nPeople are offended by their sports institutions being soiled... Ruth... Mays... Williams... possibly Aaron. No one really cares about Jason Grimsley using. They are, however, concerned about whether Grimsley will uncover others that matter. No one is terribly concerned about the rank and file.
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i assume your refering to steroid use and baseball, but probably yes, if i could take something that would enable me to do my job better, and because of it i would recieve promotions and a higher salary, it would be hard to say "No."\nYou bring up a very interesting point with your question. It kinda makes you see the other side of things, and i appreicate your question...\n\n...but i still cant stand Barry Bonds.
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He may not have been tested positive for steriods, but, in case you didn't know, human growth hormone (HGH - the latest hot button issue) is not detectable through a urine test.  The man seriously bulked up in the offseason, which is not natural, and not too long afterwards was having knee problems.  That's a sign that the muscle mass was too much for the ligaments, surely he was on something.\n\nBonds was at 492 before the 2001 season, when his career high jumped from 49 to 73.  He was averaging nearly 33 per year at that point.  If he would have stayed on that pace, he would be hitting nearly 690 by the end of this season, and he wouldn't have missed most of last season because his muscle mass wouldn't have destroyed his knees.\n\nYeah, he could've come real close to Aaron.  At the very least, he probably would have passed Ruth by the middle of next season because he would be healthy enough to do it.
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I do not understand why people call it cheating. It is called gaining an edge. People say that everyone should be on the same playing field as far as not taking any supplements. With the money that is involved these days and the level of competition and not to mention the pressure and scrutiny these athletes are under to preform, it's no wonder these guys try to give themselves an edge. If there was no competition between players and other athletes, then why do some spend time in the weight room? Why do they stay after to take ground balls? Why do they stay late to hit batting practice? The answer is to be better than the other person. It is the same thing as using a supplement. I do like the concept of steriods being controlled by officials or governement and can make it a safer substance, but who is to say when that is going to be.
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Your question is extremely interesting for several reasons.  First of all to answer your question, no, Cal Ripkin Jr. is on a different plain of baseball existence that McGwire.  Cal did it the right way and that makes all the difference.  McGwire took "Andro", among other HGH prior to the drugs being banned.  He admitted that in 1998 during a TV interview while pursuing Maris's record.  The problem I have is this.Whether the drugs were legal or illegal, McGwire knowingly took them, to take unfair advantage of his peers.  That is without honor as far as I'm concerned.  He should never be allowed in the hall of fame.  The integrity of the game is at stake and it's time the sports writers association be held accountable come the January vote.\n\nThe other aspect of McGwire getting into the hall would be what could only be considered a very uncomfortable situation in Cooperstown at the induction ceremony.  Can you imagine what that would be like?  How many hall of famers would actually show up knowing this guy cheated his way to Cooperstown?  And how about his acceptance speech?  Who would he thank, Squibb laboratories for the chemically enhanced home runs?\n\nI plan to attend the induction ceremonies in August because I've been a big fan of both Ripkin and Tony Gwynn.  I'd hate to see the weekend spoiled by the presence of Mark McGwire.
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I agree with you, but as far as baseball goes, they didn't "catch on" (which isn't a good thing) until the early-mid 80's. I know myself, no joking of a few players who used steroids to get ripped, as in muscle tone and bat speed, and running speed as well as to prolong thier careers. It is a much different "cycle" than those looking to be huge and monsterous. I'll give you a clue on one of them, he played for the Reds and Tigers and his name rhymes with Derek Shavis. People think ball players tak it for one reason: to hit homers. But the effects are much more potent and better when you try to use it for endurance and to get "chisled". How do I know this, I have studied baseball for 10 of my 20 years on this planet, and I have met and talked to a lot of ball players. It doesn't however make it better to not use it to bulk up, but look at why runners use it and marathoners. Imagine trying to run 26.2 miles and having it feel like 5 miles. Imagine the extra step when you are trying to steal a base? Imagine a few more mph on an outfield throw to get runners out? Or maybe even the extra step to run out a long fly ball. Those are the people MOST don't know about. When a player takes it to bulk, they have one thing on their mind: home runs. So my point is they are both cheaters and punks.
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When I look at his before pictures and him in the present there is no doubt in my mind that he has/is using steroids. Mark Mcguire and Sammy Sosa are others that have probably used steroids.
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i dont think barry bonds ever deserved to break a record.  ever since he got into the big leagues he has been nothing but a negative role model.  his attitude towards the fans, media, and his teammates is terrible.  records should be broken with class, not with selfishness.
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I think they'll honor it just like any other record, if he does break the record.  They didn't say that wouldn't.  Steroids were banned just recently, and they can't go back and enforce something that was legal back then.  Otherwise, they would have to go back and investigate every single player since the start of baseball in order to have no discrimination and that's not going to happen.
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While there have been many allegations, I don't know of Bonds ever actually failing a drug test.\n\nHow many of the pitchers he hit off of were on steroids?\n\nWhen he breaks the record it will be his and unless he fails a future drug test NO ASTERISK.
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This question is redundent. They're aren't any hard facts saying he did. But you had have been hiding in a closet for the last 7 years to not say he bulked up, and so on and so forth. However it's speculation. I presume he did, along with the rest of the steroid squad i.e, Sosa, McGuire, Palmero, Brady Anderson(where is he), Luis Gonzalez.