
So, Mark McGwire actually
admitted to using steroids while playing Major League Baseball. It is about frigging time. The entire PLANET knew he was using, he just did not have the testicular fortitude to own up to it.
However, he is still lying to himself, as well as the rest of us, by saying the steroids did not affect his game whatsoever. He claims it was merely to recover from injuries and the wear and tear of the game and workouts. "There is not a pill or injection that can give the hand/eye coordination to hit a ball." Well Mark, the pills and injections provide you with the muscle to launch a ball into the stratosphere. And THAT, sir, impacted your game significantly.
Granted, McGwire was facing pitchers who were also juicing, so it was sort of a level playing field. Plus, the list of players who were using is long and distinguished. But still, come on man, just completely admit it.
Does this enhance his Hall Of Fame campaign? Some say yes. Buster Olney of ESPN says that the announcement firmly cements the fact he will never make it in. Not quite sure in my own mind. I remember watching his run to break 61. I cheered for him because he was a nice guy and could mash a ball like few we had ever seen before. I would love to see him in the Hall to represent the Steroid Era. Put him in and fully disclose how he got there. Praise his accomplishments and condemn his steroid use.
What do you think?