David Dellucci gave a very interesting interview in Ohio yesterday, reported by Ohio.com. In the piece, Dellucci is quoted as saying he battled alleged steroid users for his position. He also referred to his numbers as underwhelming when compared to juicer's stats when contract negotiating time comes up.
It's no surprise that David Dellucci has strong opinions about Major League Baseball's fight to ban performance enhancing drugs...
''I know I've battled guys at my own position who may have been on it,'' said the Indians' left-fielder during the team's press tour stop at Shaw Jewish Community Center on Tuesday. ''You do what you can (to compete). I had to negotiate a contract one year when guys had better numbers than me, because they were doing it (taking steroids). I know that for a fact. I had 29 home runs (for the Texas Rangers in 2005), but I didn't get enough credit because some players cheated. I had to negotiate a contract with that.''
Interesting. Dellucci was the left fielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 1998l he put up 5 home runs, 51 RBI, and batted .260. The next year, Dellucci sat on the bench while Luis Gonzalez hit 26 HRs, with 111 RBI, and .336. Gonzalez started ahead of Dellucci until 2004 when Dellucci left for Texas. In 2001 Gonzalez exploded for 57 dingers, 142 RBIs, and a .325 average, unbelievable numbers considering his career marks.
Dellucci's comments had to be a very thinly veiled accusation of Gonzalez juicing. That blow out year remains suspect. Furthermore, Gonzalez declined to 17-24-15-15 homers since 2004 (testing).
So who is Dellucci referring to on the Texas team? Gary Matthews Jr, whose name came up in the Florida Internet scandals? And who signed for 2.4 million in 2006.
Dellucci also comments on records, and effectiveness of testing:
That said, Dellucci thinks the situation is improving. Harsher punishments and more
frequent and unannounced drug tests seem to have severely diminished the list of players willing to ignore the rules and continue using steroids.
But how does he know? By the numbers. For the past couple of seasons, home runs are down. Moreover, it's obvious that there are fewer players with bulked up bodies walking to the plate.
''I can tell by the miles per hour,'' Dellucci said, referring to the fastballs he sees. ''There are things you notice. And how many big-league players have failed their drug tests the last couple of years? I think it's only five. That shows that things are getting better...
Dellucci doesn't think it's fair that baseball has taken the brunt of the criticism, when performance enhancing substances have been prevalent for decades in track and field, cycling and football, among other sports. But for some reason, there is little outcry when an offensive lineman in the NFL gets flagged for using steroids.
''I think I know why,'' Dellucci said. ''My personal opinion is that it's because the most prestigious record in baseball was broken by someone that there are questions about.''
And lastly, he comments about the steroids era:
Dellucci has compartmentalized steroid users into two categories: before 2003 and after. He considers what happened prior to 2003 ancient history, because there was no agreement between the owners and the players union to test for steroids.
And HGH testing:
The next issue probably will center around a push (threat?) by Congress to force the league to test for HGH. For now, only a blood test will reveal whether an individual has been taking HGH, and the players union has resisted agreeing to blood tests on invasion of privacy grounds.
Interesting indeed.
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whose name came up in the Florida Internet scandals?
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Dellucci doesn't think it's fair that baseball has taken the brunt of the criticism, when performance enhancing substances have been prevalent for decades in track and field, cycling and football, among other sports. But for some reason, there is little outcry when an offensive lineman in the NFL gets flagged for using steroids.
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If anyone could have predicted this sudden bounty from Jose Bautista they would be considered geniuses. Not even Nostradamus could see this coming. And anyone that says that it was only a matter of time is full of crap! I've heard the steroid chatter also but haven't been swayed by negative tests. Can't we just believe in divine providence? It's better than putting every "miracle" into the category of "needing a reason." I will believe that Bautista is clean until you guys tell me differently. But please be prepared to back up your accusations. Luis Gonzalez, from 1991-1997, hit a total of 84 HR. In 1998, he hit 23 HR. While playing for the D'Backs from 1999-2001, Luis G. hit 114 HR. His 2001 season, by the by, one of the great seasons of our lifetime, included 57 HR, 142 RBI, a .325 BA, a .688 SLG, and a 1.117 OPS. Just to put that season in perspective, his next best numbers were 31 HR, 114 RBI, a .549 SLG, and a .952 OPS. What a difference a year makes! Gonzalez finished his career with 354 HR, 1439 RBI, 1412 R, and a .283 BA in 9157 AB. He also had 2591 H and 1155 BB.
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