MLB Off-Topic

[Ghost Of The Year]

Quote: Originally Posted by zello144

I really don't believe steroids give that much of an advantage. For every Barry Bonds and Arod there are guys like Larry Bigbie and David Segui.

If steroid were used responsibly to heal quicker I would be more on board with that reasoning for using them than for how they were eventually abused as ''performance enhancement''. I stll believe that's the driving reason Tatis Jr. was using, to get healthy quicker.

[Madden08PCgmr]

Quote: Originally Posted by zello144

I really don't believe steroids give that much of an advantage. For every Barry Bonds and Arod there are guys like Larry Bigbie and David Segui.

Bonds averaged 36 homers per season 1990-1998. 40 if you go per 162.

Jumped to 49 per year 1999-2004, only 1 year under 40, an injury shortened 1999. 58 homers per 162... and keep in mind, this is when teams just flat refused to pitch to him.

A-Rod also immediately had his best seasons when he began his steroid use in 2001.

I think it helped pitchers more, the biggest advantage being recovery time.

[Majingir]

Quote: Originally Posted by zello144

I really don't believe steroids give that much of an advantage. For every Barry Bonds and Arod there are guys like Larry Bigbie and David Segui.

Just because people take steroids doesn't mean they're an MVP.

Steroids could even just be the difference between you being an AA player or a bench guy in the majors. Or the difference between flaming out after college or having a minors career.

[Blzer]

And not that we're comparing right now, but I said it at the time: as a pitcher, I'd much rather face hitters who are juiced up than hitters who know what pitch of mine is coming (not to mention it also gives baserunners an edge).

I definitely found the electronic sign-stealing to be a much bigger black eye on the sport, even though it was very narrowly-focused.

[Majingir]

Good news.

Toby Swanson (Erik's 4 year old who got hit by a car) is our of intensive care and Erik's back with the team.

Doesn't mean he's close to 100%, but I'd assume/hope he's much better than before if Erik is comfortable leaving.

[Ghost Of The Year]

Rough couple days for my childood hero's. RIP UL Washington and Ed Ott.

Edit - In fact, been a rough couple months to start the year for my childood hero's. RIP also Jose DeLeon, Don Gullett. Plus 3 managers from that time, Jimy Williams, Bud Harrelson and Billy Gardner.

[Picci]

New renderings of the A’s $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas have been unveiled

[Majingir]

I like the field and stands.

That roof though...what is it? And why/how is it green?