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Originally Posted by Cub42
So lets get this straight, RC is presumed guilty because he didn't scream, rant and rave SOON ENOUGH ? Furthermore, that pillar of truth and character Mcnamee wasn't challenged in the phone call? I forgot that you have to prove yourself innocent against charges leveled by a wannabe never was while he makes deals to stay out of jail. Well thought out.
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Regardless of the outcome the baseball players have themselves to blame.
Football had a problem too but there were no names mentioned by the then Commissioner Pete Rosell. The players worked with ownership to clean up the sport. Are football players still using steroids? - Of coarse but they pay a hefty penalty if they get caught (just ask Shawn Merriman of the Chargers) which as an organization is all you can really do.
For years baseball had a problem but neither the players union or ownership did anything about it. MLB was embarrased in front of Congress, hence the Mitchell inestigation so that Bud could save "face" in front of Congress.
Is there actual porof that Roger took the stuff - NO , but IMO, one can judge that beyond a reasonable doubt Roger took the stuff. Just look at his record in the beginning of 1998 when he was with the Blue-Jays then "presto" he goes on to win 20 games and capture the CY young award.
Also, for the most part the other names (Petit comes to mind) on the list already admitted to taking the stuff so there is credibility in what Mcnamee said.
Bottom Line- Roger need only look to his own union which is the major cause for his hardship now not Mcnamee.
Pete Booth