No Sanctuary from Baseball's Scandal

Baseball fans traditionally bask in the warmth brought by spring training. It is an optimistic time of year. A new season is on the horizon. Time to anticipate the joy the sport brings.

Well, that was than and this is now. The latest twist in the Clemens chapter of Baseball's PED scandal promises to dominate headlines. News that Roger Clemens now faces the hurdle of physical evidance, in his quest to clear his name, virtually insures that the Rocket will join Barry (the home run king) Bonds in baseball infamy. No asterisk will explain this era. Like it or not, we are witnessing history. Bud Selig's PED era has replaced the Black Sox Scandal as the biggest stain on the sport's history.

On September 13TH, Congress will put on another show. This time part of Yankee history is on trial. The next day pitchers and catchers report to Legends Field in Tampa. Unfortunately, the positive feelings can't overcome the dire reality of what has been done to baseball.



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