I wonder if this had anything to do with his mystery illness last season........
Giambi on 'roids
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Is there anyone around here that didn’t already know this?
How long is it going to be until Barry is next and tells us what we already know?
Baseball's dirty little secret is slowly being uncovered.
How long is it going to be until Barry is next and tells us what we already know?
Baseball's dirty little secret is slowly being uncovered.
Since he hit 2 HR's in Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS, that means the Yankees cheated their way to the World Series. So what's new? The Yankees are stuck with him for $100 million.
You've been reading the Boston Dirt Dogs site. 
The Dirt Dogs are right!!
Without those big arms, that tattoo is just going to be a purple blob.
On a serious note, I wish other players would fess up and I hope MLB and the players union continue to get serious about “No” illegal drug use so we can put this chapter behind us. If they have to put some asterisks in the record book, then do it.
I don’t want my sons doing this in order to compete and I don’t want them having to compete against players who do. And I don’t think anyone reading this does either.
On a serious note, I wish other players would fess up and I hope MLB and the players union continue to get serious about “No” illegal drug use so we can put this chapter behind us. If they have to put some asterisks in the record book, then do it.
I don’t want my sons doing this in order to compete and I don’t want them having to compete against players who do. And I don’t think anyone reading this does either.
I had the opportunity - on several occasions - to spend some time with Jason Giambi. On each occasion - his eyes were as yellow as daisies.
It was Ben Johnson deja vu. I felt bad for him.
He is also - IMO - one of the nicest professional athletes you ever could meet. A true gentleman.
I feel bad for him and the mistakes he made, and I hope he hasnt done permanent harm to his body.
At least he has the guts to admit what was so painfully obvious.
It was Ben Johnson deja vu. I felt bad for him.
He is also - IMO - one of the nicest professional athletes you ever could meet. A true gentleman.
I feel bad for him and the mistakes he made, and I hope he hasnt done permanent harm to his body.
At least he has the guts to admit what was so painfully obvious.
The only problem with his "admitting" to taking illegal drugs was the fact that he did so only after his testimony was leaked.
He should be banned from the game. I'm a HUGE Barry Bonds fan but if it is proven that he cheated I will feel the same way about him. Right now I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt even though all signs point to him cheating.
Jason
He should be banned from the game. I'm a HUGE Barry Bonds fan but if it is proven that he cheated I will feel the same way about him. Right now I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt even though all signs point to him cheating.
Jason
Ban him. LOL
Yeah ban him - and about 500 other MLB players that are whacked out on juice.
At least Giambi gave truthful testimony. That is his admittance.
Most wont.
Yeah ban him - and about 500 other MLB players that are whacked out on juice.
At least Giambi gave truthful testimony. That is his admittance.
Most wont.
Don't ban him. That would void his contract.
Dad 04-- those pictures are incredible..doesn't look like the same person.
I hope he finds his health again, but don't think he'll ever be the player he was.
And as a Yankee fan I gringe at the fact that George still owes him for 4 more years at 20 million per.
I hope he finds his health again, but don't think he'll ever be the player he was.
And as a Yankee fan I gringe at the fact that George still owes him for 4 more years at 20 million per.
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Originally posted by mcman74:
And as a Yankee fan I gringe at the fact that George still owes him for 4 more years at 20 million per.
I would be happy if that were the case, but the insurance companies will pick up the tab I'm sure.
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And as a Yankee fan I gringe at the fact that George still owes him for 4 more years at 20 million per.
mcman
Read'em and weep.
As good as 36 year old Gary Sheffield is, George passed on 28 year old Vlad Guerrero to sign him. George is getting old. His deals show it.
Barry is next...except he won't do it honestly..I guess MLB thinks he did it all with only skill??? MLB is going down the drain with the $$ and the drugs..Professional sports, I should say. Too bad...$$$ isn't everything.
Starzz,
This too shall pass.
Baseball is just too great of a game.
It cant be hacked - even by the Barry Bonds - and Bud Selig's of the world.
The players may change - but the game is just too awesome to be hacked out of existence.
Plus - money talks - most folks will gravitate to the carrot. And MLB is a bigtime business.
It will self correct over time IMO. Just as it always has.
This too shall pass.
Baseball is just too great of a game.
It cant be hacked - even by the Barry Bonds - and Bud Selig's of the world.
The players may change - but the game is just too awesome to be hacked out of existence.
Plus - money talks - most folks will gravitate to the carrot. And MLB is a bigtime business.
It will self correct over time IMO. Just as it always has.
Its has a good point. MLB has moved ahead all the time. Here are some facts:
Average Attendance:
1970-14,788
1980-20,434
1990-26,045
2003-28,051
Average ticket price:
1991-$9.14
1995-$10.73
2000-$16.81
2003-19.08
We look back on the good old days, but more people go to games and pay much more money than days gone by. People could stay home and have their choice of watching any game on TV, but they still go to games in person and pay a lot for a ticket and about $6 for a cup of beer. Giambi and any other steroid user will not have an effect on baseball, because it is a great game to watch.
Average Attendance:
1970-14,788
1980-20,434
1990-26,045
2003-28,051
Average ticket price:
1991-$9.14
1995-$10.73
2000-$16.81
2003-19.08
We look back on the good old days, but more people go to games and pay much more money than days gone by. People could stay home and have their choice of watching any game on TV, but they still go to games in person and pay a lot for a ticket and about $6 for a cup of beer. Giambi and any other steroid user will not have an effect on baseball, because it is a great game to watch.
And the financial numbers are even more impressive if adjusted for inflation.
The Red Sox just raised ticket prices again but they would have to double or triple prices to catch up to the prices scalpers charge for thousands of tickets every game.
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I'm a HUGE Barry Bonds fan but if it is proven that he cheated I will feel the same way about him. Right now I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt even though all signs point to him cheating.
How's that saying go?
If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck it must be true!
Add in network revenue increases and you will see mind boggling numbers - per capita.
Barry Bonds can put on another 100 pounds - grow another 10 hat sizes and hit another 300 home runs. Wont make a difference.
Bud Selig can put illuminated Coca Cola signs on the baseballs - wont make a difference.
In the end - they both suck - so what.
The game is just too good - and is much bigger than these guys - or others of their ilk IMO.
Barry Bonds can put on another 100 pounds - grow another 10 hat sizes and hit another 300 home runs. Wont make a difference.
Bud Selig can put illuminated Coca Cola signs on the baseballs - wont make a difference.
In the end - they both suck - so what.
The game is just too good - and is much bigger than these guys - or others of their ilk IMO.