I'm a very well-rounded baseball fan as I not only concentrate on a particular team, but I know what's going on for most of them. A couple days ago, Barry Bonds became the all-time home run leader. I am sure that almost everyone in the US and some worldwide know who Barry Bonds is because of his alleged steroid use.
I always believed that he did use steroids, and so does a majority of baseball fans. However, supporters of Barry Bonds always say that there is no hard evidence against him ever using a banned substance. Baseball commentators and analysts are also forced to say this, or they would probably lose their jobs if they said Barry Bonds used steroids.
I say that the only way to get rid of this whole issue is to test Barry Bonds, which I think was deliberately ignored because of the influence of others. What I'm trying to say is that because Barry Bonds is who he is, he was never tested for steroids. Players who get caught using illegal substances are usually nondescript guys who could be easily replaced. Recently, a player named Neifi Perez was suspended 25 games for testing positive for a stimulant. Then he failed a second test which got him banned for 80 more games. They tested him twice while not even testing Barry Bonds.
The reason IMO of this is because big money players help a franchise and the MLB itself earn much revenue. Many baseball fans go to games just to see the star players. Also merchandise, like jerseys are based on these important players. I don't think I have seen many Neifi Perez jerseys being worn by people. So yeah, this whole steroids issue links in with economic interest, as well as other factors.
Barry Bonds should be tested for steroids, as it is only fair, he probably never will though.
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Thursday, August 9, 2007
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