Bonds, Giambi and Sheffield recieved steroids - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-03-2004, 11:38 AM

SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds received steroids and human growth hormone from a nutritional supplements lab implicated in a steroid-distribution ring, according to information given to federal investigators, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday.

Investigators also were told that New York Yankees stars Jason Giambi and Gary Sheffield, as well as three other major leaguers and one NFL player, were given steroids, the newspaper reported.

Bonds' personal trainer, Greg Anderson, gave the players the drugs from the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, according to information given to the government and shared with the newspaper.

The newspaper stated that its information did not "explicitly state" that the athletes used the steroids after obtaining them.

Bonds, Giambi and Sheffield, all of whom testified last fall before the grand jury that indicted four men in the alleged steroid-distribution ring, have denied steroid use. The three men declined comment Monday when contacted by the newspaper.

Bonds refused to comment Tuesday at the Giants' spring training camp in Scottsdale, Ariz., softly telling a reporter: "Get out of my locker." The Giants said they would not comment on the report.

Sheffield

"We continue to adamantly deny that Barry was provided, furnished or supplied any of those substances at any time by Greg Anderson," Bonds' attorney Michael Rains told the newspaper.

Sheffield and Giambi refused to comment on the report Tuesday morning at the Yankees' spring training camp in Tampa, Fla.

"Words, speculation doesn't bother me. It's as simple as that. I deal with it. You know I don't like dealing with issues. You know I don't like dealing with controversy. Nobody likes to do that," Sheffield said.

Sheffield's attorney, Paula Canny, told the Chronicle: "Gary Sheffield has never knowingly ingested a steroid ... and Gary Sheffield has never knowingly applied an anabolic steroid cream to his body."

Prosecutors released documents last month saying Anderson told federal agents he gave steroids to several professional baseball players. None of those players was identified in those documents.

Anderson's attorney, Tony Serra, said the trainer had seven professional athletes as clients -- Bonds and five other major leaguers, and one football player.

Serra said last Friday that Bonds "never took anything illegal" and that the slugger was offered -- but rejected -- a substance at the heart of the government's case against the four indicted men.

That substance, according to government documents, was the recently unmasked steroid THG.

Anderson has been charged with participating in a steroid-distribution ring that provided performance-enhancing drugs to professional athletes. Also charged have been BALCO founder Victor Conte and the lab's vice president, James Valente, as well as track coach Remi Korchemny.

All four have pleaded not guilty and are free on bond.

The Chronicle reported that two of Bonds' former teammates -- Marvin Benard of the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City catcher Benito Santiago -- and former Oakland infielder Randy Velarde also received performance-enhancing drugs, as did Oakland Raiders linebacker Bill Romanowski.

An anonymous source told the Chronicle that Anderson provided Bonds with steroids and human growth hormone as far back as 2001, when the slugger hit 73 homers to break the single-season record. Bonds has 658 career homers -- 97 shy of Hank Aaron's career mark.

Human growth hormone, or hGH, works like a steroid, building muscle mass and helping athletes recover from training. Standard drug tests are unable to detect it, but scientists are working to develop a reliable test before the Athens Olympics this August.

Skywalker · 03-03-2004, 03:21 PM

When I heard the news last year, I had a gut feeling that something was up. The key words were "Bonds' personal trainer" makes me wonder about McGuire and Sosa too.

TJL · 03-03-2004, 04:10 PM

Not true!

Jason Giambi looks thinner because he stopped eating fast food!

Yeah, even I don't believe that B.S.

Skywalker · 03-03-2004, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TJL

Jason Giambi looks thinner because he stopped eating fast food!

Now thats a Whopper!

EricIdlefan · 03-06-2004, 10:14 AM

One of Bonds former teammates said that there is no way in the world a 37 or 38-year old guy can bulk up so fast and be so, so, muscular!! They(the players) are afraid of having their reputations ruined!!

Brian Damage · 03-06-2004, 12:39 PM

Former major leaguer Andy Van Slyke just accused Julio Franco of taking steroids.

03-03-2004, 11:38 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Bonds, Giambi and Sheffield recieved steroids SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds received steroids and human growth hormone from a nutritional supplements lab implicated in a steroid-distribution ring, according to information given to federal investigators, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday. Investigators also were told that New York Yankees stars Jason Giambi and Gary Sheffield, as well as three other major leaguers and one NFL player, were given steroids, the newspaper reported. Bonds' personal trainer, Greg Anderson, gave the players the drugs from the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, according to information given to the government and shared with the newspaper. The newspaper stated that its information did not "explicitly state" that the athletes used the steroids after obtaining them. Bonds, Giambi and Sheffield, all of whom testified last fall before the grand jury that indicted four men in the alleged steroid-distribution ring, have denied steroid use. The three men declined comment Monday when contacted by the newspaper. Bonds refused to comment Tuesday at the Giants' spring training camp in Scottsdale, Ariz., softly telling a reporter: "Get out of my locker." The Giants said they would not comment on the report. Sheffield "We continue to adamantly deny that Barry was provided, furnished or supplied any of those substances at any time by Greg Anderson," Bonds' attorney Michael Rains told the newspaper. Sheffield and Giambi refused to comment on the report Tuesday morning at the Yankees' spring training camp in Tampa, Fla. "Words, speculation doesn't bother me. It's as simple as that. I deal with it. You know I don't like dealing with issues. You know I don't like dealing with controversy. Nobody likes to do that," Sheffield said. Sheffield's attorney, Paula Canny, told the Chronicle: "Gary Sheffield has never knowingly ingested a steroid ... and Gary Sheffield has never knowingly applied an anabolic steroid cream to his body." Prosecutors released documents last month saying Anderson told federal agents he gave steroids to several professional baseball players. None of those players was identified in those documents. Anderson's attorney, Tony Serra, said the trainer had seven professional athletes as clients -- Bonds and five other major leaguers, and one football player. Serra said last Friday that Bonds "never took anything illegal" and that the slugger was offered -- but rejected -- a substance at the heart of the government's case against the four indicted men. That substance, according to government documents, was the recently unmasked steroid THG. Anderson has been charged with participating in a steroid-distribution ring that provided performance-enhancing drugs to professional athletes. Also charged have been BALCO founder Victor Conte and the lab's vice president, James Valente, as well as track coach Remi Korchemny. All four have pleaded not guilty and are free on bond. The Chronicle reported that two of Bonds' former teammates -- Marvin Benard of the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City catcher Benito Santiago -- and former Oakland infielder Randy Velarde also received performance-enhancing drugs, as did Oakland Raiders linebacker Bill Romanowski. An anonymous source told the Chronicle that Anderson provided Bonds with steroids and human growth hormone as far back as 2001, when the slugger hit 73 homers to break the single-season record. Bonds has 658 career homers -- 97 shy of Hank Aaron's career mark. Human growth hormone, or hGH, works like a steroid, building muscle mass and helping athletes recover from training. Standard drug tests are unable to detect it, but scientists are working to develop a reliable test before the Athens Olympics this August.

03-03-2004, 04:10 PM	#3
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Not true! Jason Giambi looks thinner because he stopped eating fast food! Yeah, even I don't believe that B.S.
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03-06-2004, 10:14 AM	#5
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03-03-2004, 03:21 PM	#2
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	When I heard the news last year, I had a gut feeling that something was up. The key words were "Bonds' personal trainer" makes me wonder about McGuire and Sosa too.

03-06-2004, 12:39 PM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Former major leaguer Andy Van Slyke just accused Julio Franco of taking steroids.