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Originally Posted by David Emerling

I agree with you 100%!

Although I personally believe that Bonds used steroids, I don't believe an asterisk should be placed on his achievement. Baseball has always had "eras." As baseball moves on, this will simply be known as the Steroid Era and everybody will recognize it as that - without the need for any silly asterisks. Bonds' achievement will be seen for what it is and each individual can subscribe to this achievement whatever they desire.

Sure - it takes skill to hit homeruns, whether you're on steroids or not. If I started pumping up on steroids, I couldn't hit a major league fastball out of the park, not to mention even hit it at all. I think there are many major league hitters who, given the benefit of steroids, would never come close to achieving what Bonds has achieved. Yet, it has to be assumed that many of Bonds' homeruns would have been nothing more than long flyballs had steroids not been involved.

I say, let him have his record and allow individuals to take it for what it's worth.

David Emerling
Memphis, TN

I agree baseball has "eras" Dead Ball Era comes to mind. However the Steroid Era has destroyed the concept of comparing the achievements of present day players to those of the past. eg. In the past if you hit 500 HR's it would gurantee a spot in the HOF. Now that milestone doesn't look that great. Stats. are what made baseball unique. No other major sport even comes close IMO.