Author Topic: A-Rod Admits To Using Steroids (Read 3808 times)

Ron · « **on:** February 09, 2009, 01:54:40 PM »

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His voice shaking at times, Alex Rodriguez met head-on allegations that he tested positive for steroids six years ago, telling ESPN on Monday that he did take performance-enhancing drugs while playing for the Texas Rangers during a three-year period beginning in 2001.

So he tested positive in 2003.

So the question now goes why didnt baseball do something about the 104 players that they found positive for steroids, and that is just a small sampling of players.

Rumor had it that up to 50% of the players were using some form of steroids at one time or another, but just a few get caught.

It is such hypocrisy to see that no one cared nor did anything, and still until a few days ago, when Sports Illustrated uncovered the results.

Pro Baseball covered it up, and such is life.

Why lose profits on a game where performance enhanced drugs are used all the time. People want to see the guys score the home runs, and more?

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2009, 01:57:12 PM »

Quote from: Ron on February 09, 2009, 01:54:40 PM

So he tested positive in 2003.

So the question now goes why didnt baseball do something about the 104 players that they found positive for steroids, and that is just a small sampling of players.

Rumor had it that up to 50% of the players were using some form of steroids at one time or another, but just a few get caught.

It is such hypocrisy to see that no one cared nor did anything, and still until a few days ago, when Sports Illustrated uncovered the results.

Pro Baseball covered it up, and such is life.

Why lose profits on a game where performance enhanced drugs are used all the time. People want to see the guys score the home runs, and more?

Ron, my understanding is that the sample taken in 2003 was supposed to be a random anonymous test to determine if by percentage, there needed to be more scrutiny of players. Fine, if that's the case, but there is no way his name should have been released and not the other players. He's a twat, but it's not fair.

JOCKTHEGLIDE · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2009, 01:57:20 PM »

would you ruin a 100 million plus salary individual that can bring in more customers?

??

body88 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2009, 01:58:34 PM »

Quote from: Ron on February 09, 2009, 01:54:40 PM

So he tested positive in 2003.

So the question now goes why didnt baseball do something about the 104 players that they found positive for steroids, and that is just a small sampling of players.

Rumor had it that up to 50% of the players were using some form of steroids at one time or another, but just a few get caught.

It is such hypocrisy to see that no one cared nor did anything, and still until a few days ago, when Sports Illustrated uncovered the results.

Pro Baseball covered it up, and such is life.

Why lose profits on a game where performance enhanced drugs are used all the time. People want to see the guys score the home runs, and more?

The tests were conducted by the PA to try and get a gauge on who was using and to see if they could get that number under or at 5%. 50% is low....I would say at least 75% during that time period.

I played a sport in the NCAA during college and more than half my team was on juice. Hell, half my highschool team was on at one point or another.

Stark · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2009, 01:58:51 PM »

Doesn't change the fact the he was using

Miss Karen · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2009, 02:23:17 PM »

It's good to see the guy come clean Now he can post here and type his course just like IFBB Pro Steve Namat does.Look at the bright side, Chick says the Authorities DON'T give a Fuck about Illegal Drug use so A-Rod ain't got No Problems.

Brutal_1 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2009, 02:26:45 PM »

Quote from: Ron on February 09, 2009, 01:54:40 PM

It is such hypocrisy to see that no one cared nor did anything, and still until a few days ago, when Sports Illustrated uncovered the results.

You mean like in the sport of Bodybuilding?! $:-\$

blinky · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2009, 02:34:30 PM »

i believe back when he was tested there was still no rule in the books about not taking gear. so eventhough i hate the guy, i have no real problem with it.

actually i'm susurprised this douchebag is man enough to own up to it. never thought he would.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2009, 02:42:51 PM »

Quote from: blinky on February 09, 2009, 02:34:30 PM

i believe back when he was tested there was still no rule in the books about not taking gear. so eventhough i hate the guy, i have no real problem with it.

actually i'm susurprised this douchebag is man enough to own up to it. never thought he would.

blinky, actually from what I've heard it was on the list of banned substances at the time, but they didn't actively test for it.

TechnoViking · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2009, 04:13:58 PM »

Bud Selig needs to do the right thing and just resign...

hipolito mejia · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2009, 04:16:51 PM »

Quote from: Ron on February 09, 2009, 01:54:40 PM

So he tested positive in 2003.

So the question now goes why didnt baseball do something about the 104 players that they found positive for steroids, and that is just a small sampling of players.

Rumor had it that up to 50% of the players were using some form of steroids at one time or another, but just a few get caught.

It is such hypocrisy to see that no one cared nor did anything, and still until a few days ago, when Sports Illustrated uncovered the results.

Pro Baseball covered it up, and such is life.

Why lose profits on a game where performance enhanced drugs are used all the time. People want to see the guys score the home runs, and more?

If They've let Canseco hit 500 HR and retire none of this would have happened.

hipolito mejia · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2009, 04:18:55 PM »

Quote from: TechnoViking on February 09, 2009, 04:13:58 PM

Bud Selig needs to do the right thing and just resign...

Dito.

Cap · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2009, 04:33:56 PM »

He is def a douche but you have to give the guy credit for fessing up. Maybe Bonds should have grown some balls and done the same. I had a feeling A-Rod was juicing and now I can laugh at all my friends who are Yankees fans and swore ARod was clean.

Could you imagine of Jeter tested positive?

hipolito mejia · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2009, 04:43:19 PM »

Quote from: Cap on February 09, 2009, 04:33:56 PM

Could you imagine of Jeter tested positive?

Stay tuned.

kwri298 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2009, 05:21:37 PM »

He is still lying, he claims he didn't know what he was taking. I talked about GNC and supplements, etc. I'm saying he knew exactly what he was taking.

nicky.smth · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2009, 06:05:11 PM »

Arod should have pulled a Rafael Palmerio and pointed to some reporter and shout, "i did not use steroids"

Sir Bigness · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2009, 07:36:52 PM »

I'm shocked..really I am?!?!

nicky.smth · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2009, 07:38:49 PM »

he used low dosages..lower than most fitness chicks on the site

He's considered natural by get big standards

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2009, 07:51:06 PM »

I give the guy credit,he manned up and admitted it. He went up a few notches in my book.

YoungBlood · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2009, 07:52:32 PM »

Quote from: hipolito mejia on February 09, 2009, 04:16:51 PM

If They've let Canseco hit 500 HR and retire none of this would have happened.

HUH?!

Cavalier22 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 09, 2009, 07:59:18 PM »

Quote from: hipolito mejia on February 09, 2009, 04:16:51 PM

If They've let Canseco hit 500 HR and retire none of this would have happened.

BOOM. Good point

ACtually, I'm sure someone sooner or later would have wrote a tell all book. Don't forget, Caminiti said 80% were on roids before he OD'd

regmac · « **Reply #21 on:** February 09, 2009, 08:16:26 PM »

This is bs the ONLY A-Rod I know Is Andy Roddick and he's all estrogen!!!!!!!

blinky · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2009, 01:25:27 AM »

it will be curious to see if his stats drop off this next season

Playboy · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2009, 04:33:02 AM »

It's not cheating when EVERYONE is doing it. This is the simple fact the the general public needs to understand. There is performance enhancing drugs in ALL professional sports including the olympics. Are they being hypocritical to Arod? Absolutely.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #24 on:** February 10, 2009, 05:03:11 AM »

Quote from: blinky on February 10, 2009, 01:25:27 AM

it will be curious to see if his stats drop off this next season

The 3 years he admitted to being on, he avg 52 hr's per season....the other 10 seasons (excluding first 2 in Seattle because they were short season) he averaged 39.2. Just the numbers as they are.

I think he will drop off next season due to being a basketcase.

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