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PhilaYank36 · May 18, 2007

If you haven't heard already, Jason "The Juice-bino" Giambi said to USA Today.com that MLB needs to publicly apologize to its fans for the entire steroid mess.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/yankees/2007-05-17-giambi-steroid-issue_N.htm

Dammit, Jason! I really want to cheer for this guy b/c he seems like a good person, but the only reason he's not flat-out saying "I took steroids" is to save his own ass the millions he stands to make. I know, big shocker for all of you, huh? Anyway, is there any chance that any relevant, ACTIVE Major Leaguer will come out and say he took steroids without being prompted by a positive test? Me thinks not.

Fenian_Bastard · May 18, 2007

Nobody owes me an apology.

93Devil · May 18, 2007

PhilaYank36 said:

If you haven't heard already, Jason "The Juice-bino" Giambi said to USA Today.com that MLB needs to publicly apologize to its fans for the entire steroid mess.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/yankees/2007-05-17-giambi-steroid-issue_N.htm

Dammit, Jason! I really want to cheer for this guy b/c he seems like a good person, but the only reason he's not flat-out saying "I took steroids" is to save his own ass the millions he stands to make. I know, big shocker for all of you, huh? Anyway, is there any chance that any relevant, ACTIVE Major Leaguer will come out and say he took steroids without being prompted by a positive test? Me thinks not.
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I know nothing other than the rumors I have heard, but if Curt Schilling took them, I could see him saying that.

Please do not jump all over me for hinting at Schilling taking Roids or HGH.

PhilaYank36 · May 18, 2007

Don't worry, 93, Schill's head has naturally been swollen since birth.

PhilaYank36 · May 19, 2007

Nice take by Buster Olney in his blog about this latest chapter in the 'roids soap opera:

1) You wonder now if Giambi was sincere, whatsoever, with his initial apology, because in this piece Giambi indicates that steroids did not help him as a hitter. If he really believes this statement, then why would he apologize? Was it simply a media relations ploy?

2) He still has never really been up front and honest about the issue, as much as he would like to maintain with his comments in this piece -- because he does not want to jeopardize his contract (which is his prerogative).

3) There is something mildly offensive about Giambi saying that others should apologize for the steroid issue. I mean, really, think about it: He was an OK but not great young hitter, a 15-to-18 homer a year guy, and at about the same time that he got very large, he became one of the best offensive players in baseball and landed a $120 million contract. So he committed the crime, so to speak, walked away with the cash, lied repeatedly about whether he used steroids -- until he was scared into speaking the truth before the grand jury -- and has never come clean, completely. And now he's saying others should apologize? Please.

There's no doubt that the entire institution of baseball shares the blame for what happened. But for one of the users of the "stuff" to criticize other players and owners, implicitly, reflects the arrogance of a burglar who got away with the goods.

And 4) The Yankees simply do not need any unnecessary distractions right now, as they fight for their lives as contenders. I'm sure there were folks within the organization are incredibly frustrated that Giambi would say this stuff at this particular time.
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