The problem is, there are guys in the HOF that cheated
My mom, or maybe it was my dad, always said two wrongs don't make a right.
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Get StartedThe problem is, there are guys in the HOF that cheated
That's the traditional perspective, but it's all so grey... Who cheated? Who didn't cheat?
Amid the Mitchell Report, the BALCO investigation, we still don't have all the answers. Guys like Bonds should be remembered regardless. I just think it's insane that we'll look back 100 years from now and talk about how great Larry Walker was... Over Bonds/Soda/McGwire/etc.
The Mitchell Report had at least one coverup too. Big Papi was on the list and then removed through either intimidation or because some people liked him.
I don't want any steroid cheaters in the HOF or known gamblers. But we know there are a few who have already beaten the system and are in there. Plus the mlb network and espn have their people pushing for these know cheats. Look at who they have on tv Alex Rodriguez!!
The problem is, there are guys in the HOF that cheated
I would imagine a lot of these guys that have gotten in the Hall of Fame are cheaters that just did a better job of not getting caught.
But if we're going way back, there's lots of talk of the rampant drug use (Greenies) in the MLB back in the 70s and 80s.
I feel like most people believe Big Papi was juicing. My understanding is that he wasn't in the Mitchell Report, but he was reported to have tested positive in 2003, which was when they first started testing. I've never understood why he's always gotten a pass for that though. I mean, we know Manny was using, and they were the heart of the Red Sox during those couple of World Series titles. Just feels safe to assume Big Papi was using right there with him.
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I think this has been argued that the greenies were like drinking a dozen cups of strong coffee to give you an energy boost, compared to the huge muscles these juicing players built up.
Kaline said that as he played into his mid 30's he had trouble playing the 2nd game of a double header had trouble to lift his arms, and he was given the game off, Father Time won again.
This red sox nation is like a cult and in denial that even manny juiced. They would say he juiced when he was with cleveland, or after he left the red sox, and david ortiz never did ever.
It became futile to argue with anyone about them.
Note: Kaline is a Celtics fan.True, I can't deal with Red Sox fans, or Boston sports fans in general. Pats fans, Bruins fans, Celtics fans. They're all the same. Can't deal with them.
Note: Kaline is a Celtics fan.
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When I see C posey and 2B utley as getting in, it gives me cause for disappointment that worthy Tigers like Bill Freehan and Lou Whitaker don't get voted in by the Veterans Committee that consist of retired players.
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