We can’t forget the unsung contributors to the Steroid Era—the poor schmucks who nabbed obscene power numbers for a couple of seasons, then faded back into oblivion after a big payday.
All-Steroids Team: David Ortiz
March 3, 2011 By 3 Comments
Ortiz’s rapid ascension to stardom had always somewhat clouded his gaudy numbers and jolly demeanor.
All-Steroids Team: Phil Nevin
March 2, 2011 By 10 Comments
Please. Grab your glove, Phil, and take the field—you’re our starting first baseman.
All-Steroids Team: John Rocker
March 2, 2011 By 3 Comments
We don’t know why Rocker eventually fell apart, but we do know that we need a lefty out of the bullpen.
All-Steroids Team: Bret Boone
February 26, 2011 By 13 Comments
Boone, Canseco writes, with his “small frame and big arms,” was an “obvious” user.
All-Steroids Team: Eric Gagne
February 24, 2011 By 5 Comments
After Eric Gagne was released in spring training last year, he took the last career option he had: closer for our All-Steroids team.
All-Steroids Team: Ken Caminiti
February 23, 2011 By 6 Comments
This All-Steroids team needs a clubhouse leader with some backbone, and Ken Caminiti is our man.
All-Steroids Team: Jay Gibbons
February 21, 2011 By 6 Comments
Jay Gibbons, an admitted steroid user, is making a clean comeback with the Dodgers. Let’s reflect on his enhanced period with the Orioles.
All-Steroids Team: Brady Anderson
February 18, 2011 By 11 Comments
Brady Anderson’s 1996 woke us all up to the Steroid Era.
All-Steroids Team: Rich Aurilia
February 16, 2011 By 8 Comments
At the very least, this team needs somebody with Barry Bonds’ number on speed dial.
All-Steroids Team: Jay Bell
February 15, 2011 By 4 Comments
Was Jay Bell juicing? We present the case. You decide.
All-Steroids Team: Brendan Donnelly
February 14, 2011 By 5 Comments
After bursting onto the scene at the age of 30, no one was surprised to see Brendan Donnelly’s name on the Mitchell Report.
This Week in Good Sports
February 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
The All-Steroids Team, Vince Carter, and Celtics-Heat: a good week for Good Sports.
All-Steroids Team: Todd Hundley
February 11, 2011 By 14 Comments
What happens when when you suddenly have two career seasons and then immediately fade back into oblivion? You make the All-Steroids team.
The All-Steroids Team: Gary Matthews Jr.
February 10, 2011 By 18 Comments
Vocalyze
“When I was in a men’s group in 1972, I distinctly remember feeling edgy when we would hug.”
“My son and daughter keep reminding me that things are changing.” The times they are a changin’ (comment and Marco Magnani video cover of Bob Dylan song.)