Unfortunately America’s pastime has turned into America’s drug-habit sport. What went wrong? Well, with the technology of today, it makes sense. I mean, the heroes of the past like Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron did not have the luxury that the stars have today. How is it possible that guy in his late thirties can all of a sudden strengthen up after his prime and suddenly be able to break one of the all-time greatest records? I partially put the blame on commissioner Bud Selig, who has been a commissioner since 1998, when he refused to instate a drug policy. Since then, many notable players as Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Rafael Palmeiro have been linked to steroids but none of them have actually tested positive. Allegations are one thing, but testing positive is another. However, what sets Bonds apart from the rest of the pack, is that he actively pursuing Hammerin’ Hank’s all-time record. Not only is it obvious that he was on it, but why else would his trainer, Greg Anderson spend countless days in jail for not testifying in the grand jury in the BALCO case? No one would spend time in jail if they had nothing to hide.
Words can’t express how I feel about my beloved sport, but all I know is that something needs to be done, whether it’s the resignation of our troubled commissioner or perhaps having all pitchers intentionally walk Bonds from now on, at least until his knees blow out. Sorry Giants fans, but you’re the only people that actually care to watch Bonds break the record. Whether he hit them on steroids or not, just remember that he cheated his way to the record, while Ruth and Aaron will be remembered for doing it the right way, without performance enhancing drugs.
