Cal State Fullerton editorial on steroids in baseball

From the Daily Titan, an interesting take on the PED/steroids in baseball issue:

Today’s baseball players are cheating just as their forefather’s before them, but their means to an end have far more severe consequences.

Gone are the days of spitballs, sandpaper and Vaseline. Now there are new buzzwords such as HGH (human growth hormone), performance enhancers and “the clear.”

There is never a good reason to cheat, but at least the old-timers were doing it to win, not to inflate stats and get a few extra million in their wallets. The bigger concern remains with what the long-term effects of using steroids will be.

Not only are the best players in the world using them without any regard for themselves and their long-term health, they are also jeopardizing the youth that idolize them so much.

With owners, the media and everyone in between turning away from the problem at the beginning, the use of performance enhancing drugs has quietly become acceptable for college and high school players looking to make the leap into professional sports.

There are no guarantees in sports. The lives of millions of student-athletes shouldn’t be at stake because it has become acceptable in the professional level. There is no reason to be using any illegal substances to improve your level of play.

Yes, everyone wants to be the best and have a chance, but by allowing baseball’s promiscuity with drugs get to this point everyone is now at risk.

Major League Baseball, Bud Selig in particular, has to step in and finally put an end to this mess...

Comments

[arizona bankruptcy lawyer]

Yeah, I am a little surprised to know that baseball does not test for human growth hormone. Anything Bud Selig says is not worth much if players are still using "stuff" to get the advantage.

[Kirk Mango]

I agree with the premise in this article. The points made are excellent, especially regarding youth and the poor examples that have been set.

I am currently in the process of seeking publication for a book, "Becoming a True Champion: A Handbook for Young Athletes Aiming for Greatness" (http://www.becomingatruechampion.com/) which attacks this issue at is core and attempts to give the tools needed for young athletes to make better choices. If we are going to make a difference, this is where it will be at, with our up and coming stars in all sports.

Additionally, I publish a blog titled "The Youth Sport's Experience: Making a Difference" (http://www.becomingatruechampion.blogspot.com/). It dovetails many of the concepts detailed in the book attempting to make a dent in the thought processes that have so pervasivelly affected sports and our youth sports environment.

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[Kirk Mango]

I agree with the premise in this article. The points made are excellent, especially regarding youth and the poor examples that have been set.

I am currently in the process of seeking publication for a book,Becoming a True Champion which attacks this issue at is core and attempts to give the tools needed for young athletes to make better choices. If we are going to make a difference, this is where it will be at, with our up and coming stars in all sports.

Additionally, I publish a blog titled The Youth Sport's Experience. It dovetails many of the concepts detailed in the book attempting to make a dent in the thought processes that have so pervasivelly affected sports and our youth sports environment.

Please feel free to connect up with me regarding any of my material. Enjoy!!!

“Greatness, whether athletic or otherwise, doesn’t come from those content on just being but from those who seek being the difference.”

Kirk Mango
[email protected]

[arizona home insurance]

I've read that baseball still does not test for all types of enhancing drugs. The reason is probably due to the bargaining agreement with players.

[Jessie]

I can think of two reasons why players of any sport at any level should not sink to such as level as to inject steroids into their body.
First and foremost, the body is the temple of God. What we put into and what we do to it reflect God. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 tells us, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."
Second, as mentioned in the editorial, athletes are seen as role models and sometimes even heroes for our youth today. Changes are, if a young athlete sees their role model taking steroids, they will probably think that it is okay for them to take some as well. God tells us that if any person causes a young child to sin, they will be severely punished.
Why anger God with your body? Why harm the life of a child? Athletes should consider these questions before doing any harm to their body.

[CJ]

Very good point with the difference in reasoning... Money drives people, always has and always will. Imm thankful that there are still some players out there for the game.

[happy golucky]

Selig is a CRIMINAL-- allowing this cheating to go for so long. He has looked the other way while Baseball has been ruined.

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