How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

[dragon4ever]

everyone always claims that he's on roids? Just because the dude is BIG doesn't mean he's on the juice. If Albert was truly on roids, he would be hitting 80 homers a season at least. Don't people know that he gets tested all time? Why make such a claim when there's no evidence? Haters. The whole argument gets redundant after awhile.

[Azamien]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

Just tell them to look at pictures from his rookie year. The guys most often brought up as steroids users, like ARod, Bonds, and McGwire, their physiques changed significantly over the years. Albert looks largely the same as he did 10 years ago.

[SPTO]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

Well I think the injury he had a couple years ago which was a bit of a freak one. I think it was a hamstring injury or something like that made some people question him. It happened out of the blue as well.

I don't know personally, there's always been stories of how he's probably a few years older then his stated date of birth so being on PEDs wouldn't shock me.

[Azamien]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

I don't know personally, there's always been stories of how he's probably a few years older then his stated date of birth so being on PEDs wouldn't shock me.

Those stories are BS, and have always been BS. They started arising when other Dominican players were under question about their ages. People who want to doubt Pujols looked at his hairline and said "he's older than he says!" There's nothing else to it other than that, and no actual evidence, real or circumstantial, has ever been presented.

[Blzer]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

Just tell them to look at pictures from his rookie year. The guys most often brought up as steroids users, like ARod, Bonds, and McGwire, their physiques changed significantly over the years. Albert looks largely the same as he did 10 years ago.

Steroids are prevalent in the minor leagues. Just sayin'...

[P2K]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

Pujols could be on 'em. Who knows? I'll never accuse him for no good reason, but he isn't exempt from people having thoughts.

[elTodd]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

Steroids are prevalent in the minor leagues. Just sayin'...

He only played one season in the minors though. Not saying that he didn't take them, but if he did they worked rather quickly.

[Gibbz]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

Since he's such an amazing hitter it wouldn't surprise me if he was on performance-enhancers. I really hope he's clean, though.


Pujols being outted some time down the road would be awful.

[ryan36]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

Steroids are prevalent in the minor leagues. Just sayin'...

And in San Francisco.

[dragon4ever]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

Taking steroids doesn't make you a good hitter, it's a talent and a skill. Steroids, however, will help you hit more bombs, which is why I think Bonds should be in the Hall of Fame.

[NYJets]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

Well, I wasn't aware he was being accused so much that you can't even say his name without people mentioning steroids, but every great player, especially power hitters from this era are going to be questioned. It is what it is.

[Speedy]

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Pujols being outted some time down the road would be awful.

Didn't he have a ligment or something messed up in his elbow and still had an MVP year last year?

I would be truly heartbroken if Albert did indeed use PEDs; he's had such a storied career already and seems like a true class act. I might be more upset than when the stike happened in '94 because it would raise a doubt in my mind whether any athlete is using.

[SPTO]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

Those stories are BS, and have always been BS. They started arising when other Dominican players were under question about their ages. People who want to doubt Pujols looked at his hairline and said "he's older than he says!" There's nothing else to it other than that, and no actual evidence, real or circumstantial, has ever been presented.

You don't have to be so defensive. I did say I don't think he's on PEDs.

[Motown]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

Taking steroids doesn't make you a good hitter, it's a talent and a skill. Steroids, however, will help you hit more bombs, which is why I think Bonds should be in the Hall of Fame.

The only way Bonds,Sosa, McGwire,Pal,Clemens, etc...will see the Hall, will be as tourists...that is all.

[lonewolf371]

Re: How come every time I mention Albert Pujols...

Didn't he have a ligment or something messed up in his elbow and still had an MVP year last year?

I would be truly heartbroken if Albert did indeed use PEDs; he's had such a storied career already and seems like a true class act. I might be more upset than when the stike happened in '94 because it would raise a doubt in my mind whether any athlete is using.

You mean it hasn't already gotten to that point?