Friday, March 31, 2006
Skepticism over steroids probe
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has appointed a former U.S. Senate Majority Leader to head the investigation into steroids in baseball. This probe will be limited to happenings after September 2002, when baseball banned performancing-enhancing drugs. However, the investigation could be expanded.
Results will be made public; however, there's no word yet on how long the investigation will take.
I hope this is not some smokescreen baseball is putting up just as a public relations measure. Inquiries are only as good as the amount of energy someone is willing to put into them. I want to see this lead to real changes in the sport. I'd also like to know who has been cheating and who hasn't.
If a player can't honestly break records (hello, Barry Bonds), the achievements aren't worth all that much.
Results will be made public; however, there's no word yet on how long the investigation will take.
I hope this is not some smokescreen baseball is putting up just as a public relations measure. Inquiries are only as good as the amount of energy someone is willing to put into them. I want to see this lead to real changes in the sport. I'd also like to know who has been cheating and who hasn't.
If a player can't honestly break records (hello, Barry Bonds), the achievements aren't worth all that much.
# posted by Steve Seepersaud : 9:37 AM
