Carlton Fisk missed point in ripping Mark McGwire, steroid users - Joe Posnanski - SI.com

Carlton Fisk missed point in ripping Mark McGwire, steroid users - Joe Posnanski - SI.com

Great story in explaining that not all is what seems to be about steroid use. I am a little put off at those santimonious writers and players who disparage the hitters of the 1990s and 2000s while not mentioning anything unique from the 1960s through 1980s. Well, we do know cocaine does not help a ballplayer's performance so the likes of Dave Parker, Keith Hernandez, Willie Wilson, etc. were not helped by the drugs they took.

The Bunny Revolution | The New Republic

The Bunny Revolution | The New Republic

Interesting article..I think Playboy did have a role in social change in the Sixties. Integrated clubs! You know Playboy was relevant when both social moralists and feminists attacked Playboy as decadent. Now, though, I am not sure if Playboy can survive to make it to their 60th anniversary. The Internet has definitely made porn much more accessible, and Playboy just seems a bit quaint. While I do think Playboy models are classy compared to most other porn stars, that's not enough. All about advertising dollars.

If Mark McGwire did not take steroids during that magical 1998 season. then...

Barry Bonds would have never gone down that path of taking performance-enhancing substances. Think about this; before and during the 1998 season, Barry Bonds was arguably the best power-speed combination in MLB history. Great successful steal percentage, 30+ HR power, and clearly the best player on three Pirate divisional titles and one-near miss NL title. I truly believe that he did get his fair share of respect up to 1998. However, when McGwire and Sosa played off each other and got all the accolades in their drive to break Maris' HR record, I think Bonds truly got jealous and perhaps he suspected some cheating on their part. Remember, McGwire had andro (a legal substance at the time in baseball) in his locker, for all to see.
Just wondering, just check out photos of Bonds pre-1998 and post 1998. You will see a big difference.

Mark

BCS Championship Game

I confess; I am rooting for Alabama. The starting quarterback Greg McElroy is a Dodgers fan. That's it...I did wish for a competitive game. As of writing, Alabama is leading 24-6 over Texas in the 3rd Quarter.