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Posted By: fkw

Multi million contracts = inhome gyms/trainers/nutritionists + talent = 73 (658) HRs........... Not necessarily steroids. For example, Im in my late 30's (37), 6'2" & 228#...... just like Bonds (not quite as good of shape). Know one would think I was on 'roids. Bonds has a great athletic body, he is not huge! I played some ball, and have seen quite a few 16-20 year old 160# kids hit 400+ ' HRs, and have hit many myself in my day. Its not exactly muscle strength that makes the ball go that far, its more timing, technique and most importantly bat speed. Most major leaguers use a bat around 32-34 OZ..... = bat speed. To me steroids are a big advantage in football, not necessarily baseball. We all know Arnold in his day was huge and strong, but Id put $$ he would have trouble hitting a routine 275' flyball swinging a bat. I always laugh when someone tries to take anything away from Bonds, Sosa, Giambi, etc......... these guys are just great ball players (with 25-35 years of practice).
Im sure Ruth, Foxx, Mantle, Williams etc. would have come close to 73 if not more, if they were in REAL tip top shape (gym/trainers/nutritionists) themselves. fkw