Comments on: Chicago Lands A Big Turkey!

By: bichettecollector

bichettecollector — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:51:05 +0000

Amphetamine ban. As a long time Braves fan and amphetamine user, there is no doubt in my mind that the ban caused his weight gain and lack of focus. Amphetamines were commonly used by players in the ’70s and ’80s. I’m not sure why MLB decided to be so strict about them. I don’t think they give much of an advantage performance wise. The effects are similar to caffeine, plus they absolutely kill your appetite. Andruw should get a medical waiver to use them. I think Adam LaRoche did that because he had been clinically diagnosed with ADHD. The steroid era made for some of the most entertaining baseball I’ve ever seen, and that should be the goal of the sport.

By: Tim H

Tim H — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:31:29 +0000

I think his agent can suck the balls off an old goat.

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:21:36 +0000

The sox also picked up Alex Rios, and his enormous contract from the Jays, last year, yet another underperformer…..

By: deal

deal — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:45:29 +0000

I sort of wonder about Jones’ age – we all assume that he was this 18 yr old phenom when he came up in the mid 90s. What if he really was like 23? and is now in his late 30s not early 30s…