Few times in my life have I witnessed a media story that's been as dragged out as this whole baseball steroids scandal. The latest in the saga involves David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez, who both allegedly tested positive for steroids a few years back while playing for the Red Sox.
I love Ortiz as much as any Red Sox fans does. This is the guy who singlehandedly dug us out of a huge hole in the 2004 playoffs, and brought us our first championship in eons with his clutch hitting. So he "cheated", but so did the rest of baseball.
Barry Bonds (the king of all talk), Rafael Palmeiro (lied to the government), Sammy Sosa (how about those corks?), Mark McGwire (remember his "impressive" record breaking feat?), Manny Ramirez (more drama), Alex Rodriguez, Jose Canseco. The list goes on and on.
Ortiz at least struggled with the Twins and didn't seem to benefit from this cheating when it all started. Other players cashed in big time, with huge contracts piggybacking their performances.
The guy's career and well-being was on the line! He was trying to save his job. I'm not saying it makes it all right, but you might very well consider the same in his position.
Then there's this whole list that they're holding back on us as if we're dogs looking for a treat. The players already "busted" for their steroid use have to hang their heads in shame while the rest of the baseball cheating world is protected by this list.
Every sports fan is as sick of this story as Brett Favre coming in and out of retirement 4-5 times!! Enough already. This is like Hollywood remaking old movies because no one can come up with an original idea on their own.
I've had enough of all of the negativity in the baseball world, and I'm really happy to know that football season is just around the corner. I can't wait to stop hearing everyone fret about steroids, and begin the talk about some good old-fashioned football!
I love Ortiz as much as any Red Sox fans does. This is the guy who singlehandedly dug us out of a huge hole in the 2004 playoffs, and brought us our first championship in eons with his clutch hitting. So he "cheated", but so did the rest of baseball.
Barry Bonds (the king of all talk), Rafael Palmeiro (lied to the government), Sammy Sosa (how about those corks?), Mark McGwire (remember his "impressive" record breaking feat?), Manny Ramirez (more drama), Alex Rodriguez, Jose Canseco. The list goes on and on.
Ortiz at least struggled with the Twins and didn't seem to benefit from this cheating when it all started. Other players cashed in big time, with huge contracts piggybacking their performances.
The guy's career and well-being was on the line! He was trying to save his job. I'm not saying it makes it all right, but you might very well consider the same in his position.
Then there's this whole list that they're holding back on us as if we're dogs looking for a treat. The players already "busted" for their steroid use have to hang their heads in shame while the rest of the baseball cheating world is protected by this list.
Every sports fan is as sick of this story as Brett Favre coming in and out of retirement 4-5 times!! Enough already. This is like Hollywood remaking old movies because no one can come up with an original idea on their own.
I've had enough of all of the negativity in the baseball world, and I'm really happy to know that football season is just around the corner. I can't wait to stop hearing everyone fret about steroids, and begin the talk about some good old-fashioned football!
About the Author:
Randy Greenway is a baseball journalist with a mind for the AL East. He regularly converses with fans at a popular Boston Red Sox forum and loves to pass the time with a good sports quiz.
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