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The Alex Rodriguez circus is just wrapping up in Tampa. The main bit of new information coming from it is A-Rod’s explanation of what, specifically, he took from ’01-’03.
He said it was a drug that is sold over-the-counter in the Dominican Republic and on the streets is called Boli. Perhaps this is short for Primobolan, a drug he reportedly tested positive for in ’03. He claims his understanding of the drug was that it provided an energy boost and had no side effects. The drug was brought into the States by his cousin, and the two injected each other with it about twice a month.
Aside from that, he claimed to have experimented with Ripped Fuel while in Seattle, a product that you could find at any GNC that has since been banned by MLB. And he denied ever taking Human Growth Hormone.
So, there you have it. You may now proceed with your screams of LIAR! and CHEATER! We'll be over here with the rational people, giving the man the benefit of the doubt, just praying that we can all move on now.
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I’m not really sure what to think about the whole thing after watching both this and the Gammons interview.
I think he came off a little better in the press conference, but the acting job after his statement when he got "choked up" about his teammates soured me.
Really.. He paused a long time before a lot of answers, but was rather quick to answer others. To me, that kind of says he was honest.
Really.. He paused a long time before a lot of answers, but was rather quick to answer others. To me, that kind of says he was honest.I’m just not sure though.
Really.. He paused a long time before a lot of answers, but was rather quick to answer others. To me, that kind of says he was honest.I’m just not sure though.I also cannot think of a joke here so, I’ll move on.
by npcPronk29 on Feb 17, 2009 4:35 PM EST reply actions
If by rational you mean willing to accept explanations and apologies out of hand and forgiving everyone and everything related to the steroid era, then, no, I’m not rational.
Moving on is a simple route, is it not? Let’s just play baseball, huh?
I wish it was that easy. But, if you love baseball, and clearly you do; then, you’ll want to see this thing through to the end. This isn’t a drunk Babe Ruth hitting a homer, or Doc Ellis pitching on LSD. This isn’t players popping uppers. This is REAL cheating. It’s cheating the fans, the record holders, the records, and those who hold the records sacred.
I wish I could move on, but this thing just keeps getting bigger and more out of control by the minute. We have to see it through until the end. I know you didn’t say anything about not seeing it through, but you implied it.
by J Bone A on Feb 17, 2009 4:40 PM EST reply actions
There are not varying levels of cheating. Either you do, or you don’t. And cheating, in many, many forms, has been a part of baseball since its creation. So yeah, I’m ready to forgive and forget. I don’t feel cheated, as a fan, at all. I enjoyed baseball in the early 00’s, and I continue to enjoy baseball. That’s all that really matters to me.
You have every right to be outraged over A-Rod, and continue to "see it through." As for me, I’m ready to move on. There’s a new season starting in 6 weeks. That’s what I care about. Not worrying about whether or not A-Rod should be in the Hall of Fame, or whatever.
by cmottram on Feb 17, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions
Amen Chris.. That’s probably the one thought that I keep coming back to. I’m pissed that the start of Spring Training is getting dominated by steroids business once again.
by npcPronk29 on Feb 17, 2009 6:51 PM EST reply actions
What a long strange trip its been! A-Rod loaded!
by l c fla on Feb 18, 2009 3:13 AM EST reply actions
I don’t feel cheated, as a fan, at all.
I’m sorry, but, I do. And therein lies the difference.
By saying that there has always been cheating in baseball you are, in essence, condoning cheating.
I don’t see how you can possibly equate players taking speed pills with injecting steroids.
Again, you didn’t say that, but you implied it.
by J Bone A on Feb 19, 2009 9:49 AM EST reply actions
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