Barry Bonds is now the biggest joke in MLB.

[DBZFan2K 0]

OK, I'll stand corrected. But it proves that even if you take roids, you can improve in your range. (maybe + 10 HRs or so), but it won't automatically make you a superstar.

 

I'll agree with that.

 

BTW if the example you should've used to convey the message that steroids doesn't always work is this one:

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/a/alexama02.shtml

[gocolts 300]

In the immortal words of stevejohnson:

 

Don't hate the playa, hate the game!

 

He stole that from Booker T,or should I say King of the ring Booker T.

[Rybo5 0]

but it won't automatically make you a superstar.

 

Of course it doesn't always work like that, but the probability is pretty damn good that it will make you better than you would have been without them. Whether you're a superstar or not, it's still illegal enhancement.

[NewbieJr 540]

Just a little statistical update.

 

Bonds is now batting .239

 

 

Mr. homerun champ is at 15 homers and holding. Good enough to be in a tie for 79th best in the majors.

 

Oh, and he's earning 20 million dollars this year.

 

Oh yeah, I forgot to add that he's 124th in RBI's. That is not a typo. One hundred and twenty-fourth.

[NewbieJr 540]

No doubt. He was a decent power hitter before he took the roids and growth hormones. He was still good for 30-35 HRs a year.

Taking his age into consideration, I'd say he'll end up with 25-30 if he can stay healthy.

Just quoting myself from back in April.

 

I predicted 25-30 home runs. Come on old man....you can do it!

[edjr 5,567]

Just a little statistical update.

 

Bonds is now batting .239

Mr. homerun champ is at 15 homers and holding. Good enough to be in a tie for 79th best in the majors.

 

Oh, and he's earning 20 million dollars this year.

 

Oh yeah, I forgot to add that he's 124th in RBI's. That is not a typo. One hundred and twenty-fourth.

 

How much did Jeff Bagwell make last year and how many HR did he hit?

 

TIA

[NewbieJr 540]

How much did Jeff Bagwell make last year and how many HR did he hit?

 

TIA

Wasn't Bagwell injured? That would be like saying Ortiz had a bad week this week.

[edjr 5,567]

Wasn't Bagwell injured? That would be like saying Ortiz had a bad week this week.

 

Bagwell was paid 19.3 million this year.

 

Good call champ.

[NewbieJr 540]

Bagwell was paid 19.3 million this year.

 

Good call champ.

I'm not sure I understand your point, and I'm very sure that it has nothing to do with the fact that Barry Bonds has gone from a 70 home run guy to a guy who is struggling to get to twenty.

[RicemanX 20]

2 HRs and a gold glove type catch! whoo!

[RicemanX 20]

batting .262

24 HRs

 

Not a bad year huh?