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Posted By: shane leonard

I have heard some people discussing those that were on steroids had an advantage over the others. However, being realistic on the steroid thing, I would wager that the steroid issue has existed for the past 15 years and the percentage of users in the MLB is close to 85%. If this is true the level of play is equal. This list of 87 is just the list that got ratted out by their trainers/clubhouse managers. Usually the strength and conditioning coach would be the guy giving the drugs instead of a trainer.
The issue of using a substance to enhance your play has been around a long time. It started with drinking in the dugout or being drunk on the mound(1920s-60s), to being high on cocaine or speed(1970s-80s), using tobacco throughout the life of baseball and now the steroids. All of these are accelerants that allow a player to release their nerves.

Shane