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The Evidence Against Roger Clemens
2006-10-20 22:49:00 In light of the redacted names from the Jason Grimsley affidavit hitting the papers, Roger Clemens entire career has been called into question. Clemens now find himself in the middle of the controversy alongside Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco.As to whether or not Clemens is actually in the affidavit.1. The LA Times reported that an anonymous source with access to the unedited version of the affidavit, let the newspaper view it, but didn't provide a copy. The Times said a second source who had identified the other players provided additional details about the document. The report named Miguel Tejada, Jay Gibbons, and Brian Roberts as users of ?anabolic steroids? and Clemens and Andy Pettitte as users of ?performance-enhancing drugs? according to Grimsley.2. The same Times report also said it was Clemens and Pettitte?s former strength and conditioning coach, Brian McNamee, who referred Grimsley to a source that supplied him with steroids, human growth hormone, and amphet... More About: Evidence , Again , Mens
The Villains of Baseball's Steroid Era
2006-10-14 21:09:00 This list Villa ins113 Playerscontains people whose actions havecontributed to the prevalence of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Base ball . Ironically, some will deter the use of steroids in the long run by having their stories made public, but to champion people whose motives are profit (Owners, Union, Canseco, Conte), reduced jail time (Conte, Valente, Grimsley) publicity or fame (Canseco, Conte) would be an injustice.MLB ExecutivesBud Selig and the Team OwnersSelig was the commissioner of baseball during the steroid era. While Selig has made progress in the eradication of steroids in baseball most of his actions have been reactionary. He was informed as early as 2000 by medical personel that steroids were rampant and a serious health issue for players and the fans that admire them. The exciting brand of baseball brought on by the steroid era was very profitable for the owners. Selig and Fehr were both grilled during Congressional Hearings into doping ... More About: The V , Ball
The Unsung Heroes of Baseball's Steroid Era
2006-10-10 22:06:00 These men Hero es 142 Playersare resposible for helping rid baseballof steroids and human growth hormone (hGH). Certain people such as Bud Selig and Jose Canseco have had a profound effect on the scnadal and will ultimately prevent countless players and children from using steroids and hGH. But since their actions have also contributed to countless instances of performance-enhancing drug use (selig with his complacency, Canseco directly and indirectly may be the worst of all) this column is loathe to consider either a hero.JournalistsThomas BoswellBoswell broke the silence about steroids in September 1988 in an interview with Charlie Rose. A reporter for The Washington Post, Boswell told Rose that Canseco, who was about to become the MVP and the first 40/40 ever, was "the most conspicuous example of a player who has made himself great with steroids." At the time, steroid accusations were virtually non-existent.Steve WilsteinWilstein was the reporter who discovered the bottle of Andost... More About: Baseball , Ball , The U
Steroid Era News: Clemens, Pettitte, Tejada, Gibbons, Roberts & Segui Named
2006-10-01 16:59:00 Five of the redacted names from the Jason Grimsley Affadavit by IRS Special Agent, Jeff Novitzky finally leaked to the media after four months of speculation. Multiple media outlets have now published the redacted names of six former teammates including David Segui who confessed to ESPN that he was taking human growth hormone legally.The report, first surfacing in the Los Angeles Times, said an anonymous source with access to the unedited version of the affidavit, let the newspaper view it, but didn't turn over the document. The Times said a second source who had identified the other players provided additional details about the document.Jason Grimsley - 2004-2005Grimsley told investigators he obtained amphetamines, anabolic steroids and human growth hormone from a source recommended to him by former Yankees trainer Brian McNamee. McNamee was the personal strength coach for Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte when Grimsley played for the Yankees. Later in the Affidavit, Grimsley confir... More About: News , Quotes , Robert , Jada
Suspicious Stats in Contract Years During Baseball's Steroid Era
2006-09-29 01:59:00 Currently, players are awarded arbitration after three years and free agency after six years of major league service time. Given the six year span under one team?s control, players are likely to be reaching their potential when their first shot at free agency comes around. There is an inherent likelihood that a player will perform better with years of experience while still maturing physically. It is a recipe for salary inflation as players tend to reach free agency while hitting their physical peak. Players are then paid more for what they have done rather than what they are projected to do.With that in mind, this article seeks to ignore players whose increase in production corresponds with their age and experience levels on a natural curve. It seeks to illustrate anomalous statistical achievements up to three seasons previous to signing a large contract, the season nearest to signing the contract given the most weight.Brady Anderson 50 HR in 1996, 18 HR in 1997Signed a 5-year $31... More About: Barry Bonds , Statistics , Contract , Ring , Stats
Important Steroid Era Documents - Articles, Affidavits, Transcripts, Books
2006-09-23 06:43:00 Articles [13]Gen XXLTotal Documents24By Jeff Novitzky: 4ESPN MAGAZINE By Jeff Bradley – April 2000In what seems to be the first large scale media implication of steroid use in Major League Baseball, Jeff Bradley described how a his brother Scott was tempted to try using steroids when a teammate suggested they might help him in 1990 or 1991. The unnamed player reportedly said "There are things available now that weren't available when I played. With all the money at stake in the game today, I know I'd be looking for any edge I could find.. I'd definitely be taking steroids." Bradley reportedly never used steroids and was out of baseball by 1993.GUESSING THE SCORE: OPEN SECRET - Steroid Suspicions Abound In Major League DugoutsNEW YORK TIMES By James C. McKinley Jr. - October 11, 2000Very early special report about steroid use claims Manny Alexander’s name was on the envelope containing the steroids found in his car in the June 2000 arrest of Carlos Cowart.Caminiti Comes Clean ... More About: Books , Articles , Article , Men , Scripts
List of Minor League Suspensions For Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Basebal
2006-09-19 00:53:00 Total117Pitchers: 59All the players in this list have tested positive for what Major League Baseball deems a performance-enhancing substance. MLB makes a clear distinction between performance-enhancing substances and recreational drugs when they reveal the results to the public as required since 2005.April 12, 2007Hector Made, IF (Philies) - 1st Offense - 50 GamesJanuary 3, 2007Maikol Mesa, OF (Reds) - 1st Offense - 50 GamesDecember 14, 2006Hector Noesi, P (Yankees) - 1st Offense – 50 gamesSeptember 12, 2006Welington Dotel, OF (Mariners) - 1st Offense – 50 gamesAugust 31, 2006Luis Jimenez, RHP (Brewers) – 1st Offense – 50 gamesAugust 29, 2006Charles Dasni, RHP (Dodgers) – 1st Offense – 50 gamesAugust 8, 2006Daniel McCutchen, RHP (Yankees) – 1st Offense – 50 gamesAugust 3, 2006Marcos Chavez, 2B - 1st Offence – 50 gamesJonathan Gonzalez, RHP - 1st Offence – 50 gamesAugust 1, 2006Alfredo Reyes, LHP (Pirates) - 1st and 2nd Offenses - 100 gamesJesus Granado, DH (Phil... More About: Performance , Drugs , List , Pens
Suspected Steroid User: Darren Daulton
2006-08-29 06:47:00 Darren Daulton was the Philidelphia Phillies catcher for parts of fourteen seasons. He made three all-star teams, played in the 1993 World Series when the Phillies lost to the Toronto Blue Jays before winning one in 1997 with the Florida Marlins. This solid career nearly ended when it was just getting started due to some severe injuries. Most notably, a home-plate collision with Mike Heath in June 1986 tore up his left knee ending his season. When he returned from the disabled list he was unable to crouch as low as other catchers. The injury had inhibited his ability to play baseball. It seemed, at the time, as though that injury might have ruined/ended his career. When Daulton finally got regular playing time in 1989 his body didn’t hold up very well, hitting .201 and slugging .310. He didn't seem to be able to hit or catch.Darren Daulton - 1993In May 1991, good friend and Phillies leadoff man, Lenny Dykstra, was driving Daulton home late at night from teammate John Kruk's bach... More About: User , Suspect
Memorable Steroid Era Quotes 1995-2006
2006-08-27 08:33:00 This Total Quote s 52From 29 Sourcescollection of quotations aims to contain the mostpoignant, controversial, and historically significant quotes from Baseball's Steroid Era. The quotes, which focus on famous steroid and hGH users or the controversy in general, are delivered by some very influential officials of Major League Baseball, the players, the government, scientists, and the media.Greg Anderson"The whole thing is, everything that I've been doing at this point, it's all undetectable. See the stuff I have, we created it, and you can't buy it anywhere else, can't get it anywhere else, but you can take it the day of (the test), pee, and it comes up perfect."Source: Recording, SF Chronicle, October 16, 2004“See like Marion Jones and them; it's the same stuff that they went to the Olympics with, and they test them every f---ing week at the Olympics, so that's why I know it works, so that's why I'm not even tripping. So, it's cool."Source: Recording, Game of Shadows, Marc... More About: Memo , Mora
All Known Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Baseball
2006-08-20 04:15:00 A list Total Drugs 18Used by 47 Playersof the performance-enhancing drugsmentioned, and presumably used, during Baseball 's Steroid Era. These drugs include steroids, steroid precursers (prohormones), steroid masking agents, and stimulants. Most common names for drugs are listed first.Anavar (Oxandrolone, Lipidex, Anatrophill, Lonavar)Medical Use: Steroid used to expedite wound healing and in treatment of hepatitis, cancer, and AIDS wasting. Also used to treat children with growth deficiencies.Performance -Enhancing Use: It builds strength and muscle mass, aids workout recovery. Generally considered to be the safest of all steroids.Side Effects: Similar to other anabolic steroids, but to a much lesser degree. Very few side-effects.Implicated or Admitted Users: Jose CansecoAndriol (Testosterone Undecanoate, Mexican Beans)Medical Use: Steroid used in treatment of testosterone deficiency, including hypogonadism, andropause and related conditions such as delayed puberty in boys.Performanc... More About: Know , Rugs
Baseball's Steroid Era - Timeline
2006-08-14 20:26:00 A chronological Total Entries45Spanning 19 Yearslist of the major events of Baseball 'sSteroid Era including legislation, Congressional Hearings, the BALCO scandal, steroid user admissions, and the implementation of Major League Baseball's testing program. This timeline lists events as they were made public.Nov. 18, 1988 - Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988This law amended the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and created criminal penalties for persons who "distribute or possess anabolic steroids with the intent to distribute for any use in humans other than the treatment of disease based on the order of a physician." Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, Pub. L. No. 100-690, Section 4181.Oct. 5, 1990 - 1990 Anabolic Steroids Control ActBelieving that the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 legislation was insufficient, Congress quickly replaced it with the Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990.Jun. 7, 1991 – Commissioner Fay Vincent Issues Memo Regarding Steroid UseAfter the U.S. Congress raises penalties fo... More About: Time , Timeline , Line , Ball
List of Steroid & hGH Users in Baseball
2006-08-09 07:00:00 This is Total User s55Updated: Mar. 9/07what we know so far. It's a staggering listof users containing some very famous players, especially considering for years steroid and human growth hormone (hGH) use was rampant and players weren't even tested (there is still no reliable test for hGH) until 2003. Use the links below to jump to a player's details.Admitted Users Ken CaminitiBarry BondsBobby EstalellaJason GiambiJeremy GiambiArmando RiosBenito SantiagoGary SheffieldJose CansecoTom HouseWally JoynerJim LeyritzPaxton CrawfordJason GrimsleyDavid SeguiJohn RockerTotal: 16Implicated UsersMark McGwireManny AlexanderChuck FinleyMarvin BernardRandy VelardeWilson AlvarezBret BooneOzzie CansecoJuan GonzalezDave MartinezIvan RodriguezTony SaundersMiguel TejadaLenny DykstraDave HollinsRoger ClemensAndy PettitteBrian RobertsJay GibbonsGary Matthews Jr.Jerry Hairston Jr.David BellDarren HolmesTotal: 23MLB Positive TestsAlex SanchezJorge PiedraAgustin MonteroJamal StrongJuan RinconRafael Betanc... More About: Baseball , List , Ball
The Earliest Accounts of Steroids and hGH in Baseball
2006-08-09 06:25:00 1971-1978 - Tom HouseHouse said that he used steroids during his eight-year Major League career, though he wasn't specific about which years. House estimated that "six or seven pitchers on every staff were fiddling with steroids or hGH" while he was playing.Tom House also says that steroids were rampant in the 1960's. This comment represents the earliest date that steroids were implicated in baseball. While this time-frame seems reasonable, House was still in the minor leagues at that time.1985 - Jose CansecoCanseco, in his book, Juiced, says he began using testosterone and Deca-Durabolin during workouts in 1985 while he was in Double-A. He experimented on himself with various combinations of drugs, and started using heavily in preparation for the 1986 season.1986 - Larry Starr & Pete RoseTrainer Larry Starr said a player asked his advice about whether or not to start taking steroids in 1986. Starr advised against it, but the player reported to spring training thirty pounds he... More About: Baseball , Steroids , Count , Ball , Arli
The Physics of Steroids in Baseball
2006-07-30 07:40:00 Robert K. Adair?s The Physics of Baseball covers everything in baseball from the trajectory of a curveball to batter reaction time to fundamental bat vibrations.Adair provides an equation relating bat speed to player weight:V = k sqrt(M/(m+M/81))Note: V is the velocity of the bat in miles per hour, m is the bat weight in pounds, M is the player's weight in pounds, sqrt means square root and k is a constant, 10, in mph.In an article on ESPN.com by Patrick Huber, entitled 616*(*No Asterisk Required), he relates Adair?s formula to Bonds.According to Adair's formula -- and don't worry, we asked him to double-check the calculations, since our last math class came in high school -- the 206-pound Bonds generates a bat speed of 67.34 mph, while the 228-pound Bonds swings the same 32-ounce bat at 68.81 mph, an increase of 1.48 mph.Hruby goes on to make the reasonable claim that while Bonds bat speed was increasing in his late thirties, it should have been decreasing. Page 2 charted every ... More About: Books , Barry Bonds , Steroids
Baseball's Steroid Era - Site Map
More articles from this author:2006-07-14 04:56:00 Steroid Era News: Darren Holmes Ordered Human Growth Hormone from Palm Beach Rejuvenation Center (PBRC)Added: Mar. 9, 2007Steroid Era News: John Rocker and David Bell Linked to Applied PharmacyAdded: Mar. 9, 2007Steroid Era News: Jerry Hairston Jr. Ordered Human Growth Hormone from Applied Pharmacy ServicesAdded: Mar. 2, 2007Steroid Era News: Gary Matthews Jr. Ordered Human Growth Hormone from Applied Pharmacy Services in 2004Added: Mar. 1, 2007Game of Shadows: One Year Later, New Epilogue Details 2006 Plus More Evidence Against Barry BondsAdded: Mar. 1, 2007Steroid Era News: Massive Year-Long Investigation into Internet Sales of Steroids & hGH Implicates Pro AthletesAdded: Feb. 28, 2007Steroid Era News: BALCO Leaks Investigation Remains OpenAdded: Feb. 26, 2007Steroid Era News: Troy Ellerman Admits Leaking BALCO Documents, Chronicle Reporters Avoid Jail TimeAdded: Feb. 14, 2007Steroid Era News: Barry Bonds Failed Amphetamine Test in 2006Added: Jan. 11, 2007Steroid Era News: Mark Mc... More About: Baseball , Site , Site Map , Ball , Base 1, 2, 3 |
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