Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell released his no-no-notorious Mitchell Report yesterday, naming a total of 86 past and present MLB players that have either been linked to steroids or some kind of performance-enhancing drugs.
Topping the list of big names is: Here's another hit Barry Bonds, yea, yea, we outta here baby, Gary Sheffield, David Justice aka the Halle Berry-beater (I haven't forgot you bastard), Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte.
Now, before we move on to see just how potentially damaging this list can actually be, let's flash back to this clip on Barry Bonds.
(Note: When watching ask yourself how this dude's head can grow that much from his 20's to 40's...pause!)
Moving on, I will say that there are names on this list that I'm not surprised about at all. Cats like Barry Bonds, Sheffield and Jason Giambi have been linked for a minute now. But then there's a guy like Roger Clemens, who makes the list, and I'm surprised.
Well, not really. Look at the complete list below and you'll notice how most of these cats are in their 30's. That's a shame because it seems as if they're taking steroids or these performance enhancers just to stay in the game.
Who knew baseball can be like hip-hop? Once you hit 30, you better have a backup plan, motherf**ker! Can't be rapping forever...can't be playing ball forever. Chuuch on the move!
I will ask y'all this: If Roger Clemens did indeed dabble in the needle, should dude's accomplishments be erased? How about Bonds? Holla!
Some quick background on the list:
Of the 86 total players named, 33 are active.
55 are hitters and 31 are pitchers.
Chad Allen
Mike Bell
Gary Bennett
Larry Bigbie
Ricky Bones
Kevin Brown
Ken Caminiti
Mark Carreon
Jason Christiansen
Howie Clark
Roger Clemens
Paxton Crawford
Jack Cust
Brendan Donnelly
Chris Donnels
Lenny Dykstra
Matt Franco
Ryan Franklin
Eric Gagne
Jason Grimsley
Jerry Hairston
Phil Hiatt
Matt Herges
Glenallen Hill
Todd Hundley
Ryan Jorgensen
Wally Joyner
Mike Judd
David Justice
Chuck Knoblauch
Tim Laker
Mike Lansing
Paul Lo Duca
Exavier “Nook†Logan
Josias Manzanillo
Cody McKay
Kent Mercker
Bart Miadich
Hal Morris
Daniel Naulty
Denny Neagle
Rafael Palmeiro
Jim Parque
Luis Perez
Andy Pettitte
Adam Piatt
Todd Pratt
Stephen Randolph
Adam Riggs
Brian Roberts
F.P. Santangelo
David Segui
Mike Stanton
Ricky Stone
Miguel Tejada
Derrick Turnbow
Mo Vaughn
Ron Villone
Fernando Vina
Rondell White
Jeff Williams
Todd Williams
Kevin Young
Gregg Zaun
The following players were cited under “Alleged Internet Purchases of Performance Enhancing Substances By Players in Major League Baseball†in the report:
Rick Ankiel
David Bell
Paul Byrd
Jose Canseco
Jay Gibbons
Troy Glaus
Jose Guillen
Darren Holmes
Gary Matthews Jr.
John Rocker
Scott Schoeneweis
Ismael Valdez
Matt Williams
Steve Woodard
The following players were linked through BALCO in the report:
Marvin Benard
Barry Bonds
Bobby Estalella
Jason Giambi
Jeremy Giambi
Benito Santiago
Gary Sheffield
Randy Velarde
i really don't care if dudes took roids or not. i'm just mad that roger clemens got a pass all these years and FINALLY he is in the light. most fans don't give a fuck one way or another.
All this steroid talk is just a deflection for the real issues in congress like healthcare and the War. Why does the government care if Barry Bonds or Dave Justice is using anyhow? Everyone knows it was around and as long as the fans didn't care, why should I? Here is the true million dollar question. Where was this report when ratings were down on baseball after the strike and all of a sudden we had McGuire and Sosa chasing the single season homerun record, then Bonds? Money talks, B.S. walks!!!!
I wonder if all the white players on that list will get the same negative treatment that Barry Bonds received?
Or will white America make excuses?
@ the blog writer
You already know whats going to happen with Roger Clemens. Also you forgot to mention that some of the players on that list were allstars at on point in there career. and at least 8 of the players on that list were on time MVP's
Man I could care less, I don't see any difference from what they did than an artist or musican using drugs to enhance their performance...This is just America being hypocritical, again...Cheating is the American way, if you ain't cheating you ain't trying.
I am very sad because I have been a fan of 2 teams (the Orioles and the Phillies) for 16 years, and the Orioles are one of the most represented teams on the list. 11 that I can count offhand without looking up old rosters.
Not that I'm surprised, I already knew that a lot of Orioles used (truthfully, I think they missed some names). Although I was surprised at some actual players who were named, because clearly they got nothing out of it.
And although the Phillies largely missed the dart, I was upset to see one of my favorite players from the '93 NL Pennant team, Lenny Dykstra, make the list.
Which just goes to show you that when it comes to baseball, you better not mind your heroes being cheaters, because there's a good chance that they are.
I see the "great white hope" Mark McGuire's name isn't on the list. And just like Conseco he was accused b4. Only difference is he took the 5th on the stand. Bonds said he didn't knownly do it. So why is his name not on the list? If I missed his name correct me and I'll apologize like A real man.
Correction * bonds said he didnt Knowingly use steroids. So if that's the case and McGuire pleaded the fifth and there seems 2 be the same doubt in everybodys minds about both players why is only Bonds and not McGuire's name not on the list. It's A double standard like it or not.