JRGoldman Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 How come they won't out the NBA guys?Because both football and basketball understand that if they don't talk about it, the public at large won't think about it and therefore, assume that there's no problem. It bypasses the issue easily and effectively.Considering that most NBA superstars and almost all international players are subject to Olympic testing for periods of time, I would be pretty shocked if the NBA players on the list were big names. I mean, who really cares if Gerald Wallace is taking steroids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 And I just saw on another board that there were no major NBA/NFL names on the Biogenesis list, to JR's point. No one is so naive as to think no one in the NBA takes PEDs, Could just be they're smarter/more self-aware on how to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie M. Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I don't think that's the case. I think it's because MLB has been forced to go after PED users so aggressively in an attempt to clean up their damaged image from McGwire, Sosa, Bonds, etc. There's no pressure on the other leagues to really clean anything up because no big names have been busted. The more you go attack PED use, the more people you catch and in a way, the dirtier your sport looks. MLB reached out to the whistleblower and offered him money, the other leagues did not even though they know they have dirty players connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Part of it also could be that a lot of NBA players probably use European and Asian connections for their possible PEDs. I absolutely believe that some in the NBA use and we know they get procedures done that are not FDA approved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Its been pointed out often how there are a disproportionate number of Latin players busted in baseball for PED use. Usually, the explanation given is stuff is easier to get in the Caribbean and/or the risk reward is so much greater to a shortstop playing with a milk carton glove in San Pedro de Macaris than a kid living in Southern California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 This is coming from the New York Post so apply the appropriate amount of salt. Apparently MLB is going to hand down the suspensions this week - and first time offenders are getting offered the following deal "If you don't appeal - you will only get 50 games" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 And to give the other NY rag equal time The Daily News is saying that MLB is going to offer A-Rod the deal of being suspended the rest of this year and all of 2014. If he refuses - he is banned for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie20x6 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 The Daily News is saying that MLB is going to offer A-Rod the deal of being suspended the rest of this year and all of 2014. If he refuses - he is banned for life. Oh that's the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 And to give the other NY rag equal time The Daily News is saying that MLB is going to offer A-Rod the deal of being suspended the rest of this year and all of 2014. If he refuses - he is banned for life. Do it A-Rod. Refuse, stand your ground! Don't take the deal!!! Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie20x6 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Spin it, A-Rod! SPIN IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 And to give the other NY rag equal time The Daily News is saying that MLB is going to offer A-Rod the deal of being suspended the rest of this year and all of 2014. If he refuses - he is banned for life. This was my exact reaction: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Were you wearing that dress suit I hope? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I hope that MLB at least announces all these suspensions before the trade deadline, or at least let the teams know. It would suck to lose a player after the trade dealine and not be able to replace him with waivers being involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I hope that MLB at least announces all these suspensions before the trade deadline, or at least let the teams know.It would suck to lose a player after the trade dealine and not be able to replace him with waivers being involved. Well, Bud has to, right? If there's a trade for a player that is going to be suspended, one would expect Bud to veto the trade, which would be a dead giveaway as to what would take place next. So it's either that, or announce the suspensions, and soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I meant more of a contending team trading for a replacement for a PED player, like when the Giants got Pence to replace Melky last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Is the Daily News usually a reliable source? That's major.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Ah, ok. Thanks for clarifying. Yes, I hope that happens as well, not like my team has anything to lose, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 A-Rod should lawyer the fuck up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Just suspend everyone in the league and cancel the season already. Not like I have anything else to look forward to with my team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 A-Rod should lawyer the fuck up. I hope MLB is underestimating how far A-Rod will go to fight this. What does he have to lose? Get banned for life, or take the deal and never play another in his life, anyway. His digging in and forcing Selig and Co. to fight would be absurd comedy at its peak. And better than 90% of the league's games, I'd wager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorceressKnight Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I hope MLB is underestimating how far A-Rod will go to fight this. What does he have to lose? Get banned for life, or take the deal and never play another in his life, anyway. His digging in and forcing Selig and Co. to fight would be absurd comedy at its peak. And better than 90% of the league's games, I'd wager. It kind of said it all that the shit will hit the fan the week after a empty Hall of Fame induction week, because really that 'is' all A-Rod has to lose. The only thing left is if last year let all the BBWAA voters get their "naughty, naughty", and "But...I...WANNA...be eight years old again!" out of their system regarding Hall of Fame votes- which would make all the difference for A-Rod [if he takes the deal, he may never play another game in his life, but the door would still be open for a potential Hall of Fame induction- but if he doesn't take the deal, he's banned for life, meaning he is ineligible to get inducted into the Hall of Fame.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Unless the BBWAA undergoes a radical change in the time between now and A-Rod's eligibility, there's zero chance he's making the HoF regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 [*]A-Rod's Lawyer: We will fight any discipline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseCannon Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 A-Rod should lawyer the fuck up. I hope MLB is underestimating how far A-Rod will go to fight this. What does he have to lose? Get banned for life, or take the deal and never play another in his life, anyway. His digging in and forcing Selig and Co. to fight would be absurd comedy at its peak. And better than 90% of the league's games, I'd wager. How much money is on his contract beyond 2014? That's what he potentially loses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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