Re: Mitchell's report to reveal many names
I just wish we could move on. Players did steroids. A lot of players did steroids. We know that. But honestly I don't see how it helps if we know how. To my knowledge, steroids weren't even technically illegal until I think 2001. And they didn't start testing until 2005. And whether it is healthy or not, if steroids aren't banned (and if you say they're banned, but don't test for them, that's not good enough) then it isn't illegal. A lot of these players who are going to get ousted are off the juice. So I ask what is the point of ousting them? Honestly, as far as records and stats go, if a hitter is on steroids (when they weren't "illegal") why should that matter - a good number of the pitchers he was facing were on roids too. And we don't know for sure how long this has been going on. Doping has existed since the late 19th century. People have used aphetamines, caffiene (which in large quantities is very dangerous), alcohol, cocaine, styrchnine, and obviously steroids. We don't know if greats such as Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Lou Gherig, Jimmie Foxx, or Willie Mays used aphetamines or methamphetamines (okay judging by his weight we can assume the Babe wasn't, but what about other performance-enhancers?).
And honestly I think this will hurt the fans more than anyone else. What if we find out Derek Jeter used roids for a time. I don't think we will, but theoretically what if he did and Mitchell found out? You don't think that would devastate Yankee fans? They would turn on him, but they would feel betratyed. Well when this list comes out, Jeter's name might not be on it but a lot of people's favorite player will be. And I for one hope that my favorite players are not. Because honestly, that would suck. Especially if they are still with the team. That would taint all the positive things that the TEAM has done, not just the players.
One last thing, I also believe that if we are going to start asterixing stats or flat taking records away we should be taking team accomplishments from this era away as well. That means Marlins fans - you're still looking for World Championship #1. Yankees fans? You're still at 23, not 26. Us Braves fans? Well if we are using 1995-2005 as the steroid era, then the Braves won a whopping 3 straight division titles, with 0 WS titles. And Red Sox fans? You're still cursed.
I just wish we could move on. Players did steroids. A lot of players did steroids. We know that. But honestly I don't see how it helps if we know how. To my knowledge, steroids weren't even technically illegal until I think 2001. And they didn't start testing until 2005. And whether it is healthy or not, if steroids aren't banned (and if you say they're banned, but don't test for them, that's not good enough) then it isn't illegal. A lot of these players who are going to get ousted are off the juice. So I ask what is the point of ousting them? Honestly, as far as records and stats go, if a hitter is on steroids (when they weren't "illegal") why should that matter - a good number of the pitchers he was facing were on roids too. And we don't know for sure how long this has been going on. Doping has existed since the late 19th century. People have used aphetamines, caffiene (which in large quantities is very dangerous), alcohol, cocaine, styrchnine, and obviously steroids. We don't know if greats such as Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Lou Gherig, Jimmie Foxx, or Willie Mays used aphetamines or methamphetamines (okay judging by his weight we can assume the Babe wasn't, but what about other performance-enhancers?).
And honestly I think this will hurt the fans more than anyone else. What if we find out Derek Jeter used roids for a time. I don't think we will, but theoretically what if he did and Mitchell found out? You don't think that would devastate Yankee fans? They would turn on him, but they would feel betratyed. Well when this list comes out, Jeter's name might not be on it but a lot of people's favorite player will be. And I for one hope that my favorite players are not. Because honestly, that would suck. Especially if they are still with the team. That would taint all the positive things that the TEAM has done, not just the players.
One last thing, I also believe that if we are going to start asterixing stats or flat taking records away we should be taking team accomplishments from this era away as well. That means Marlins fans - you're still looking for World Championship #1. Yankees fans? You're still at 23, not 26. Us Braves fans? Well if we are using 1995-2005 as the steroid era, then the Braves won a whopping 3 straight division titles, with 0 WS titles. And Red Sox fans? You're still cursed.
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