tequilatom wrote:he could deny it all he wants in the past.......but the truth does catch up with you..........he seems to be the type of player who doesn't care what the media and the public think.......he won't quit!!!..........i was listening to a interview with a SF beat writer and they don't care out there as long as they win!!......the guy had 3 40 hr seasons before 1998 and 5 since!!!
Dear Fellow Tequila Dude,
Don’t believe everything you hear. The casual fan, who does not understand the importance of those sacred records and baseball’s history, probably doesn’t care. However, there are a lot of us NO CALS who think Barroids actions are shameful. Driving home last night listening to the SF Giants flag ship radio station, KNBR, the guy called in with a little story that keeps rumbling through my mind. The guy told the story about how much his late mother loved baseball. She especially loved Willie McCovey, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron. Thos guys were her “top shelf” players and the envy of the major leagues. The guy said his mom would be totally heart broken because Barroid was one of her “top shelf” players too, before he started on the steroids. This man, who by now I’m sure you figured out is black, said Barroid’s actions would have broken her heart. He stated Barroid’s choices tarnish her “top shelf” players.
No one’s perfect in this life. Barry’s choices hurt some people deeper than baseball. That man telling that story really got to me.
Like I said before, there’s another 25 or so guys that all you need to change is the name and the book reads about the same. I’m waiting for someone to catch a pitcher on the juice. Again, in today’s world the only sin is not to win.
Your pal and fellow PH,
TR



