Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Is baseball really being destroyed by steriods?

I read an article entitled "Steroids Are Destroying Baseball", written by George F. Will. In this article some really great points are made regarding the use of steriods such as; chemicals jeopardize the health of the body and mind, abnormal behavior, dangerous, and even dishonorable. However, of all the facts and opinions presented, none of them carry enough weight to make claim to the destruction of the game of baseball. Like people need something to talk about writers alike need something to write about. I recall some years back when the cry's of complaint rang out about lack of scoring in baseball and how the game was getting boring. The league changed a few rules, diminished the strike zone, and players used enhancements to not only better their personal performance, but to keep the game alive. Final scores of 1-o after three hours of competition is not exciting or worth the money for that matter. What is even more disturbing is the fact that its called cheating and frowned upon. Man has cheated his way into the whitehouse, the top of corporate America, and lesser "accomplishments." Steroids will not destroy baseball. It may piss some people off when they learn that these multi-million dollar players are just like them--human. It more than likely will cause some players to be stripped of their rights to play major league baseball. And because of the attitudes of voters those players caught will not be inducted to the hall of fame. But the big business of America and baseball will continue to thrive. Tickets will be sold as seats will be filled and owners will continue to capitalize as will the bosses in Vegas.

1 comment:

  1. Deddrick,
    This is really well-put: "However, of all the facts and opinions presented, none of them carry enough weight to make claim to the destruction of the game of baseball." You do a good job presenting what I assume (though don't know) is the less advanced side of the argument.

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