A-Rod Suspended For Entire 2014 Season

[bat_master]

Originally Posted by Big Dave

A news article on the doper with more details.

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/01/14..._r=0&referrer=

Reading this article sort of makes the whole Black Sox scandal of 1919/1920 seem tame in comparison. I guess the money at stake in this case is much, much different than it was 90+ years ago.

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by bat_master

Reading this article sort of makes the whole Black Sox scandal of 1919/1920 seem tame in comparison. I guess the money at stake in this case is much, much different than it was 90+ years ago.

...and who knows, maybe in 90 years from now this may seem tame too?

[bat_master]

Originally Posted by mr2686

...and who knows, maybe in 90 years from now this may seem tame too?

I REALLY hope not. Who knows though. I guess 20 years ago I never imagined that I'd be checking email and sending text messages from the same device I also was having a phone conversation on just before playing Candy Crush. Anything is possible.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by bat_master

Reading this article sort of makes the whole Black Sox scandal of 1919/1920 seem tame in comparison. I guess the money at stake in this case is much, much different than it was 90+ years ago.

That's the crux of the problem - taking the livelihood away from the 'Black Sox' was a detriment to others of that era doing the same. Even though pay was much lower, it was still a relatively high-paying job.

The suspensions that are given to pro baseball players for PED use are NOT an incentive not to do it. For minor leaguers, it's often the difference between making the majors or not - it's worth the risk. For Major Leaguers, the increased income until they are caught, also makes it worth it.

Not sure what it will take to stop it, but the Arod penalty is a start.