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Originally Posted by I. Kay
If steroids supposedly made ARod great, then what, does he cycle off them every post-season? These magical, superman-creating steroids sure helped a lot in his last three playoffs series! 13 games, batting .159 with one home run.
Say what you will about regular season homerun records. But the steroids don't make something out of nothing.
And how many 'roided setup men and closers does he face? You think Aaron had to face a 98 mph in the 8th and 9th innings? Every single team has a middle-reliever like that now! Wicked curve balls, upper-90's fastballs, 7th, 8th, 9th innings... game one two 162!
It is what it is, indeed. It's baseball, and it's the way it's been. Let's not get too high and mighty here.
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i think you're letting the love you have for the yankees and A-Rod cloud your judgment...
Here's a quote from you on the same subject but w/ Bonds:
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Growing up a Pirates fan, I've been real sad to see all this. The worst part is that he would've made the Hall of Fame even had he stayed clean. His ego just wouldn't let him out of the spotlight in the NOW.
Honestly (not that this excuses anything), I think the guy just isn't very bright.
There are few things more destructive than the actions of someone who is angry AND stupid.
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Yet, it's ok since a lot of other people (closers) were juiced?
And it's not about if he used it when he was good already. It still benefits him, whether it's coming back from injury, or getting a quicker swing or reaction. He takes it b/c it helps him.
I get what you're saying about not making them good performers. The steroids DID help him lead his team to the post season though (along w/ everyone else on the team that used). Choking in the post season is all psychological for him... it has nothing to do w/ his talent b/c we all know it's there.