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Originally Posted by kipperfan
Out of all of this, what really comes to my mind is how amazing certain players, most esspecially Ken Griffey Jr. have been over the course of their careers while playing against a pack of steriod injecting animals. Sure, there is a chance guys like Griff and Thomas have juiced but never been found out, but looking at what they have said and done over the years I would highly, highly doubt it. I mean hell, if we could throw out the #'s of all the juicers Griff would be one of the very best ever, not to mention to fact he has been riddled with injuries for years. I am going out and buying a Griffey jersey before Christmas, not even kidding. Getting behind a guy like Griff or FT is the only way thinking about the MLB doesnt make me feel dirty.
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I was thinking the same thing this morning, how impressive some of the accomplishments of non-listed players are. Another name I'd throw out there is Ricky Henderson. Now, I don't know if they talked about former players in this report, there was some talk that Cal Jr. was to be on the list, and Big Mac. But if Ricky was clean, his speed, and bat were impresive as well.
I'm actually surprised at two things at this point. a) That A-Rod wasn't listed. I remember seeing him play as a Calgary Cannon, and he was a bean pole. I understand that you can bulk up without drugs, but there's just something about the guy that makes me surprised that he didn't make the list. b) That Clemmons is taking the bulk of the press on this. There's a fricken long list there, and he seems to be the focus. I guess every news story needs a poster boy, but they all are accused of cheating... not just the Rocket. Not trying to defend the guy, but this story is bigger than Roger Clemmons.