Barry Bonds in Spring Training
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not a Bonds fan, but I was watching ESPN yesterday and they were talking how Bonds is having no problem hitting HR's in Spring Training. One guy said at the way he's hitting them, he wouldn't be surprised if he passes Aaron by the All Star break.
I would assume that after ALL the steriod talk over and over again, he surely can't still be using them, right? That would be insane at this point to get caught since he's already gotten away with it this long (officially anyways). He would pass Aaron at this point even if he never lifted another weight in his life, so why risk getting caught now. From what I've heard of steriods, your body will go back to a normal since if you are off them too long. Bonds doesn't look any smaller and is STILL pounding the ball. Also, steriods are eventually supposed to break down your body eventually (ala Mark McGwire), but he's still going strong.
So, what the deal? Is it possible he didn't use them (I doubt it)? Would he be crazy enough to still use them today (I doubt it too)? His muscle should be diminishing at a fast pace, but it's not. Possibly a different substance other than steroids?
Any thoughts?
I would assume that after ALL the steriod talk over and over again, he surely can't still be using them, right? That would be insane at this point to get caught since he's already gotten away with it this long (officially anyways). He would pass Aaron at this point even if he never lifted another weight in his life, so why risk getting caught now. From what I've heard of steriods, your body will go back to a normal since if you are off them too long. Bonds doesn't look any smaller and is STILL pounding the ball. Also, steriods are eventually supposed to break down your body eventually (ala Mark McGwire), but he's still going strong.
So, what the deal? Is it possible he didn't use them (I doubt it)? Would he be crazy enough to still use them today (I doubt it too)? His muscle should be diminishing at a fast pace, but it's not. Possibly a different substance other than steroids?
Any thoughts?
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2. Yes, he would be crazy. That is why I don't buy the whole Palmeiro theory of "Hey, he used steroids after the hearings." Look at it this way. If you are a major drug dealer and an informant tells you that the Feds are keeping a close eye on you, do you go out and purchase the largest drug shipment you can find? I do not know what the rules are, but Bonds must be at the top of the list when testing rolls around. Especially given his a-hole attitude, I'm sure MLB wants to nail him.
Yes, it is a cat and mouse game. Professional Sport Leagues come up with tests, the producers come up with more elaborate enhancers. But at this point, Barry would be foolish to seek other enhancements.
3. Different substance refers to a team of nutritionists and good workout habits. Steroid stoppage will cause some muscle loss, but not all of it. Thanks to muscle memory, Barry Bonds will always be bigger than he was in his earlier days. What will be interesting to see is what happens to him after he retires. If he stops working out, that muscle will turn into fat.
That is the thing about steroids - it will help you get a great and healthy body if used properly, but without the hard work, you will end up looking like Jabba.
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