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Well I'd say that some of those are explainable. Especially the two pitchers you mentioned. Both have had great stuff, but this year their control has really improved which is why they've been so successful. Steroids increase velocity, not control.

Also, Sizemore turned 26 less than 2 weeks ago. He's young and still improving so increases in production are to be expected.

Steroids don't help batting averages.

Steroids will never be out of sports until the government starts arresting these people for illegal drugs. These athletes are no different then any other druggie or drug dealer, except that that are rich , so can afford the stuff more often.

Every excuse I heard about player taking the stuff vs no punishment was "it wasn't aginst MLB rules at the time". So what.....it was still against "THE LAW".

I still think 'roids are being used. There are way too many injuries keeping players on the DL lately. Hammies, quads, biceps, etc. I guess they don't stretch much or else the bones will break, so they go all out and pull muscles. It's sad to be thinking this way, but it's the way it is. And as much as I can't stand the Yankees, bravo for Giambi for at least admitting his 'roid use and working through it. Baseball used to be all about hard work and bustin' butt, but now guys want it easy so they juice up and get bigger and stronger the fast way.

If you're accusing every single one of those players of using steroids...wow...

Sizemore has been touted as a guy who could be a 30-30 guy since he got into the majors, with the possibility of 40-40.

Lee was brilliant two years ago, had a down year, and is back to his old form again. Same with Santana.

I think it's too easy to resort to blaming steroids for someone's quick rise, but there are still guys who do what they do through hard work, determination, and grit. Are there some cases? Yes, but there are a lot of cases where it was the player's PRACTICE that got their stats to rise.

Look at Brett Favre. He had one of his best years last year, and he's 38.

Cliff Lee has had a career ERA over 4.00 - it's not like he had major success in the past or anything like that and now he is the front runner for Cy Young. Same with Ervin Santana, its like it happened over night.

Cliff Lee went 18-5 with a 3.79 ERA in 2005...we've seen this from him before...

Santana went 16-8 with a 4.28 ERA in 2006...we've seen stuff like this from him before

Sorry, but a 4.28 ERA is not comparable to one that is about .75 below it

Um...he's also TWENTY FIVE YEARS OLD...he's young, he's going to struggle early...

I'm sorry, but this was a TERRIBLE blog. You made no valid points whatsoever. Just pointing to players who are having career years and labeling them as cheaters is both stupid and worthless. Here's why those players are having good years:

Aubrey Huff has always had power and he's still in the prime. Another point would be that Huff has been involved in numerous trade talks this year. He knows if he keeps playing well, he gets traded to a contender who has a chance to win and give him more money.

Sizemore has ALWAYS been one of the most highly touted young players in baseball. He was on the cover of SI not too long ago. And Nady, for the first time in his career, is really an established everyday player. Add the fact that many teams have seen a lot in him, hence why he's always been a target of a team looking for a bat.

Cliff Lee and Ervin have always had GREAT stuff, they just had a hard time getting it done last year. But both have regrouped after tough seasons and minor league trips to succeed.

Everyone you mentioned is either young, been always highly thought of having immense talent already, or players who are nowhere near done yet. Next time, do some homework please and support your claims with logical reasons, not just looking at a few stat lines and proclaiming who's juicing.

I mean, I'm not saying steroids are gone. Far from it. Some players probably still are using them, but you can't say everyone who has a breakout year is probably using performance enhancers. And if you do, you better have more evidence and reason to think so than just some stat lines.

lulz wut

I don't know if you know this, but building up your hormone count doesn't magically inject you with the ability to raise your batting average .060 points, either after 1 year or 100. That's awesome that you think that, though.

pwned

This blog is trash. I mean, even the French wouldn't accept this blog. You're making invalid speculation. People can have career years without steroids. Look at Roger Maris.

Aubrey Huff. Huff has spent his career with the Rays and Orioles, which, if you play for either, really sucks. In Baltimore this year, he has more protection in the lineup and the lineup is stronger. I also agree with Cole on the fact that the trade talks have him performing better, as he really wants out of Baltimore.

Grady Sizemore. Ten more HRs and five more SBs and you're calling a witch hunt on him? lmao.

Lee and Ervin have developed.

For Lohse, I have two words: Dave Duncan.


Way to go try to stir the pot.

Ah. A good old fashion witch hunt.

Let's see what these guys do if you put a cross to their skin.

I wasn't accusing anybody, I was just speculating. I knew before I made the blog that a lot of people would disagree and that is fine, I'm just throwing my point out there. I'm just pointing out some stuff, I have accused no one of taking steroids