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Marvo301 · 01-11-2010, 09:31 PM

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=305704

Mark McGwire has finally admitted that he used steroids during his Major League baseball career.

catlover79 · 01-11-2010, 09:39 PM

Does this mean he'll wind up with an asterisk (*) like Barry Bonds?

Marvo301 · 01-11-2010, 09:53 PM

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Does this mean he'll wind up with an asterisk (*) like Barry Bonds?

I think there is a very good chance that Mr. McGuire will indeed end up with an asterisk besside his name. I noticed in his "confession" he went to great pains to explain that he only used steroids to speed his recovery from injuries not to increase his strength. I'm a little skeptical about his explanation.

Brian Damage · 01-11-2010, 10:58 PM

Well, I for one am shocked....SHOCKED I TELL YOU!!!

Marvo301 · 01-11-2010, 11:04 PM

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Well, I for one am shocked....SHOCKED I TELL YOU!!!

Mark McGuire, the poster boy for steroids!!!

catlover79 · 01-12-2010, 12:18 AM

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Mark McGuire, the poster boy for steroids!!!

I always thought the steroid poster boy was a toss-up between Jose Canseco and Roger Clemens!!

And, Brian, I think the only one shocked by this announcement was Mark McGwire.

catlover79 · 01-12-2010, 12:20 AM

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I think there is a very good chance that Mr. McGuire will indeed end up with an asterisk besside his name. I noticed in his "confession" he went to great pains to explain that he only used steroids to speed his recovery from injuries not to increase his strength. I'm a little skeptical about his explanation.

So am I. Let us not forget that a few years after that, it was discovered that Sammy Sosa was corking his bat.

Marvo301 · 01-12-2010, 12:32 AM

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So am I. Let us not forget that a few years after that, it was discovered that Sammy Sosa was corking his bat.

The nineties was definitely the era of home run hitters. All the highest paid players were home run hitters. And most them are either confirmed steroid users ( i.e. McGuire, Canseco) or under suspicion( i.e. Sosa). Is it any wonder that pitchers like Roger Clemens starting using steroids too?

catlover79 · 01-12-2010, 12:34 AM

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The nineties was definitely the era of home run hitters. All the highest paid players were home run hitters. And most them are either confirmed steroid users ( i.e. McGuire, Canseco) or under suspicion( i.e. Sosa). Is it any wonder that pitchers like Roger Clemens starting using steroids too?

Plus us Clevelanders will never forget 1994's "Batgate", involving the unlamented Albert Belle. I wouldn't have been surprised if he was on steroids in his career, either.

Marvo301 · 01-12-2010, 12:40 AM

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Plus us Clevelanders will never forget 1994's "Batgate", involving the unlamented Albert Belle. I wouldn't have been surprised if he was on steroids in his career, either.

Albert Belle did play in the "steroid era" and was a power hitter so it's definitely possible.

catlover79 · 01-12-2010, 12:43 AM

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Albert Belle did play in the "steroid era" and was a power hitter so it's definitely possible.

Not to mention Manny Ramirez. I mean, he's a pure hitter, talented, etc. But once he left Cleveland, he definitely began to become ultra-bulky. I don't know if he ever was under suspicion for steroids, but I would not be surprised if he indulged. Then again, I never forgave him for leaving the Indians, so I may be biased.

Marvo301 · 01-12-2010, 12:53 AM

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Not to mention Manny Ramirez. I mean, he's a pure hitter, talented, etc. But once he left Cleveland, he definitely began to become ultra-bulky. I don't know if he ever was under suspicion for steroids, but I would not be surprised if he indulged. Then again, I never forgave him for leaving the Indians, so I may be biased.

Well I know I've had suspicions about "Man Ram". I don't know if anyone in baseball suspects him.

catlover79 · 01-12-2010, 01:23 AM

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