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Originally Posted by GarthB
You still don't understand the effect of steriods. Steriods simply help someone become a bit stronger, bigger, faster, than what they are. They build upon a base.
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This has nothing to do with understanding. I do not accept that steroids make you a better player. There are too many other factors, which for some reason no one ever wants to address, but I am the one not dealing with facts.
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Originally Posted by GarthB
A weak hitting shortstop will be a slightly weaker hitting shortstop, and that might be enough to keep him in the game. Someone, like Bonds or Clemens, who possess talent will get an extra push that could make the difference between 60 home runs and 70 home runs, or 12 strike outs and 14 strike outs. Someone with no talent at all, will still have no talent at all. I have no idea which group you were in when you were a kid.
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Here is the problem with what you said. Clemens struck out 20 twice and did so when he was much skinner and younger than he is now. Is not the size supposed to be a factor in steroid use?
Bonds was on pace to hit homeruns with McGuire and Sosa back in 96, but got hurt and missed big portions of the season.
I had some fielding talent and I was fast, I just could not hit a baseball consistently or very well. And steroids would not have made me a better player. You have to hit a curve ball consistently. Anyone can hit fast balls or at least I could.
Peace