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Even Barry Bonds is unemployed

By john • Jul 14th, 2008 • Category: barry bonds, major leagues, steroids

If we needed any more proof that we are in economic struggles then we need to look no further then the unemployment of Barry Bonds.
Barry Bonds, a big slugger who can draw tons of walks.
You would think Barry Bonds had been found guilty of something by the way big league clubs have stayed away from [...]



Gibbons suspension put on hold

By john • Mar 28th, 2008 • Category: baltimore orioles, jay gibbons, steroids

Major League Baseball has pushed back the suspensions of outfielders Jose Guillen of Kansas City and Jay Gibbons of Baltimore 10 days while negotiations with the MLBPA continue. This could be a precursor to the suspensions being dropped altogether.
Gibbons is owed $11.9 million over the next two years from the Orioles despite offering next to [...]



List of players connected to steroids via the Mitchell Report

By john • Dec 14th, 2007 • Category: mitchell report, steroids

The following players were connected to steroids, either use or possession, in the report:

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 [...]



Reflections on the Mitchell Report

By john • Dec 14th, 2007 • Category: george mitchell, mitchel report, steroids

With all the refusal to talk to George Mitchell it appeared that his report was going to be nothing more then Jason Giambi and a bunch of pages about guys not talking to him. Instead the report has sent shockwaves though the press and has everyone abuzz.
The report was said to contain names of current and [...]



HGH nets another Byrd

By john • Oct 21st, 2007 • Category: paul byrd, steroids

The list of average players who have been busted for steroids seems to grow faster then Todd Helton’s rabid facial hair. Reports are coming out that Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Paul Byrd ordered HGH because three different doctors said he had adult growth-hormone deficiency.
Apparently Byrd MLB knew of a tumor in his pituitary gland at [...]