They wouldn't, because even if it was technically within the rules it was often if not always illegal. (Bonds stuff was maybe special and not known to the FDA and so probably legal until found out - I'm not sure about how they handle a new drug that hasn't been through the testing and approval stage)
Plus as we can easily see it doesn't get any acceptance publicly. And make no mistake, these guys are all highly paid performers just like musicians or actors, and for many teams a guy with issues isn't going to be around long.
Personally I do feel what was done was wrong, and in many cases a bit sad as well. Assuming Bonds only used for a few years which seems likely from the stats He probably would have made it to the career HR record a couple years later. Instead he took a quicker path and ruined what had been a great career. Most of the big names were already great without the juice, and the quick route left them with bad reputations which will eventually cost many of them millions in endorsements etc as well as a delayed HOF selection if not simply never being elected.
Other than that one summer of enjoyment watching McGwire and Sosa before it got really suspicious nobody has won in the end. Not the game,the players or the fans.
And for that Baseball and especially Selig must take part ofthe blame.
Steve B
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