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Sources tell SI Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids in 2003

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In 2003, when he won the American League home run title and the AL Most Valuable Player award as a shortstop for the Texas Rangers, Alex Rodriguez tested positive for two anabolic steroids, four sources have independently told Sports Illustrated.

Rodriguez’s name appears on a list of 104 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball’s ‘03 survey testing, SI’s sources say. As part of a joint agreement with the MLB Players Association, the testing was conducted to determine if it was necessary to impose mandatory random drug testing across the major leagues in 2004.

When approached by an SI reporter on Thursday at a gym in Miami, Rodriguez declined to discuss his 2003 test results. “You’ll have to talk to the union,” said Rodriguez, the Yankees’ third baseman since his trade to New York in February 2004. When asked if there was an explanation for his positive test, he said, “I’m not saying anything.”

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1. Freeballin' (Tales of Met Power) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 04:47 PM (#3070087)

pwn3d

2. The Ghost of Archi Cianfrocco Posted: February 07, 2009 at 04:48 PM (#3070088)

So this makes him a Real Yankee? <ducks>

3. Orange & Blue Velvet Posted: February 07, 2009 at 04:49 PM (#3070090)

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to dump all my graded A-Rod RC's on Ebay before the flood hits.

4. Best Regards, Larry M. Posted: February 07, 2009 at 04:50 PM (#3070093)

####

5. joker24 Posted: February 07, 2009 at 04:51 PM (#3070094)

Boom goes the dynamite.

6. Heinie Mantush (Krusty) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 04:52 PM (#3070095)

As a baseball fan, this news is awful. It's a black eye for the sport at a time when it really doesn't need another. But, in the meantime, as a Mets fan, I think this fits the bill:

Cartman: [walks over to Scott's end of the table] Yes! Yesss! Oh, let me taste your tears, Scott!
[starts licking Scott's tears off his face]
Cartman: Mm, your tears are so yummy and sweet!
Kyle: Dude, I think it might be best for us to never piss Cartman off again.
Stan: Good call.
Cartman: Oh, the tears of unfathomable sadness! My-yummy!
[licks the tears off the table and off Scott's face]
Cartman: Mm-yummy, you guys!
[screen closes to Looney Tunes-style splash]
Cartman: Yuppitibut, that's all, folks!

7. Freeballin' (Tales of Met Power) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 04:52 PM (#3070096)

Never doubt Jose Canseco. He never lies.

8. Avoid running at all times.-S. Paige Posted: February 07, 2009 at 04:53 PM (#3070097)

Hank Aaron's record will never be broken!

9. David Wrightwing obstructionist Posted: February 07, 2009 at 04:53 PM (#3070098)

ARoid.

10. Gamingboy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 04:57 PM (#3070100)

OH.
MY.
GOD.

11. RJ in TO Posted: February 07, 2009 at 04:58 PM (#3070103)

Can someone please point me to a couple Yankee-oriented baseball sites? I think I'd like to go and watch the complete meltdown.

12. mack Posted: February 07, 2009 at 04:59 PM (#3070104)

This is very bad.
SI and four different sources...
and the story about orza makes it even worse.
He got tipped off and still failed?

In the NFL,they call the first round IQ tests because everyone knows when they are coming.

ARod is saying Omygod.
And after Giambi, wouldn't you think the Yankees would have some kind of clause in their conracts by now?

13. Kyle S at work Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:00 PM (#3070105)

This thread is going to get a lot of posts.

14. The District Attorney Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:01 PM (#3070106)

<strike>Alex</strike> Cynthia Rodriguez tested positive for two anabolic steroids

fixed

15. PreservedFish Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:01 PM (#3070107)

WOW

16. Orange & Blue Velvet Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:01 PM (#3070108)

08:$27M, 09:$32M, 10:$32M, 11:$31M, 12:$29M, 13:$28M, 14:$25M, 15:$21M, 16:$20M, 17:$20M

17. J.C. Bradbury Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:02 PM (#3070109)

TANSTAAADT
There ain't no such thing as an anonymous drug test

18. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Molina Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:03 PM (#3070110)

/grabs popcorn and sits back

19. Crashburn Alley Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:03 PM (#3070111)

Question: Was this information obtained legally? I know it says in the article that only the agents only had the right to collect information about the 10 BALCO-linked players, but did the four sources and SI follow protocol? I'm interested because A-Rod might be able to pursue legal action otherwise.

In fact, weren't the 2003 tests supposed to be anonymous?

20. Gamingboy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:04 PM (#3070112)

Do the Yankees have a case there? I mean, part of the reason his contract is so incentive laden is because of the heavy publicity the Yanks would get from him becoming the "clean" HR champion. They are gonna be so pissed.

21. Repoz

Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:04 PM (#3070113)

Can someone please point me to a couple Yankee-oriented baseball sites? I think I'd like to go and watch the complete meltdown.

Blood samples...

So disappointed......and we are "stuck" with him for 9 more years.....which sucks cause we will be forever attached to A-Rod and steroids. A-Rod will finish with 13 years with us.....I'm sick to my stomach.

Now maybe we know why Jeter can't stand him.

...

No articles on Ortiz?

...

And why does this come out in 2009? This test was from 2003!.

22. Avoid running at all times.-S. Paige Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:04 PM (#3070114)

Is this even legal?

23. Blackadder Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:05 PM (#3070115)

Is no one else outraged that at the fact that these test results are becoming public? The player's union only agreed to the 2003 tests on the condition that the results remained anonymous. That all the results were seized and are now being released is a shameful abuse of government power, far more worrying than whether some baseball player bent the rules a bit.

24. Obi One Kenobi Nil

Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:05 PM (#3070116)

Ooo this should be good!

25. Gamingboy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:06 PM (#3070118)

My question: Who were the other 103?

26. John (You Can Call Me Grandma) Murphy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:06 PM (#3070119)

If A-Rod has tested negative the past few years with the same outstanding ability to hit the ball that he had in the past, then what significant boost did he receive from steroids?

27. DKDC Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:06 PM (#3070120)

553 career HRs.

I'll take the over on 553 posts for this thread.

28. Jose Can You Seabiscuit Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:07 PM (#3070121)

I have to say I find it reprehensible that these tests are coming to light. The idea of "confidential" testing is just ######## and the MLBPA has every right to be furious about how this is playing out. Another example of civil rights getting shoved to the curb. I loathe A-Rod but I hope he sues SI, MLB and anyone else involved in this back to the stone age.

29. catomi01 Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:07 PM (#3070122)

And after Giambi, wouldn't you think the Yankees would have some kind of clause in their conracts by now?

which says and covers what exactly? if you took steroids half a decade ago for another team, we don't have to pay you your salary?

30. Gamingboy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:07 PM (#3070123)

As they just said on ESPN: It doesn't matter if it should be out, it's out.

MLB Network is on with a special report, for those who want to critique that.

31. Freeballin' (Tales of Met Power) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:08 PM (#3070124)

Is no one else outraged that at the fact that these test results are becoming public? The player's union only agreed to the 2003 tests on the condition that the results remained anonymous. That all the results were seized and are now being released is a shameful abuse of government power, far more worrying than whether some baseball player bent the rules a bit.

Bernie Madoff only agreed to administer the Ponzi scheme because it was supposed to be a secret! Abuse of power!

32. J.C. Bradbury Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:08 PM (#3070125)

I am outraged.

33. The Pequod Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:09 PM (#3070127)

Is no one else outraged that at the fact that these test results are becoming public?

It is an outrage, but not at all surprising, unfortunately. The government has basically let it be known that it can do whatever it wants whenever it wants, and the public has rolled over in the name of "the children".

34. Freeballin' (Tales of Met Power) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:09 PM (#3070128)

As they just said on ESPN: It doesn't matter if it should be out, it's out.

MLB Network is on with a special report, for those who want to critique that.

It's a good thing, too, because my first reaction when I heard the news was "what does Dan Plesac think about this?"

35. Best Regards, Larry M. Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:10 PM (#3070129)

If A-Rod has tested negative the past few years with the same outstanding ability to hit the ball that he had in the past, then what significant boost did he receive from steroids?

Steroids tests only come back positive if you know what you're looking for.

A guy with a $25 million income can have a lab make new stuff for him that's not detectable.

36. Lassus Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:10 PM (#3070130)

Yeah, each new story about this makes me care less.

37. CW hits the pinata for the candy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:11 PM (#3070131)

As they just said on ESPN: It doesn't matter if it should be out, it's out.

Hells to them. This is a gross violation of several legal and ethical court proceedings that serves no public good, and it's absolutely shameful that this is happening. What if this was your civil rights being violated by some publicity- or money-seeking court employee?

This is an outrage, an absolute outrage, and it has absolutely nothing to do with Alex Rodriguez.

38. Obi One Kenobi Nil

Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:11 PM (#3070132)

what could A-Rod sue MLB over if the US government seized and released the documents, what is MLB supposed to do?

39. John (You Can Call Me Grandma) Murphy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:11 PM (#3070133)

Steroids tests only come back positive if you know what you're looking for.

A guy with a $25 million income can have a lab make new stuff for him that's not detectable.

True, Larry.

40. The Answer to the TWolves (GMoney) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:11 PM (#3070134)

Maybe Torre wasn't so far off calling him AFRAUD!

41. Gamingboy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:11 PM (#3070135)

Okay folks, I have supplies of food, water, and ADD medication. I'm in it until I am physically pulled away from this computer.

42. frannyzoo Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:12 PM (#3070136)

I'm just deeply proud my post was in the first 1,000 of this thread. It's like discovering that Lucinda Williams EP for Rough Trade in the discount bin back in '88 or so. But better because Williams has evolved/devolved into a redundant irritant, while this thread is gonna be consistently great.

43. Freeballin' (Tales of Met Power) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:13 PM (#3070137)

What if this was your civil rights being violated by some publicity- or money-seeking court employee?

What civil rights? To take illegal drugs in secret?

44. Mayor Blomberg Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:14 PM (#3070138)

"Outraged?" Forget it, Jake, it's Arod. This is not the board to sacrifice shadenfreude for principle when he's involved.

45. Freeballin' (Tales of Met Power) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:15 PM (#3070139)

This is not the board to sacrifice shadenfreude for principle when he's involved.

Correct. HAHA A-ROID!

46. The Pequod Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:15 PM (#3070140)

What civil rights? To take illegal drugs in secret?

You're right, I think the government should have the right to seize anyone's bodily fluids at any time to make sure they aren't breaking the law. Think about the children!

47. CW hits the pinata for the candy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:15 PM (#3070141)

What civil rights? To take illegal drugs in secret?

Holy screaming eagle ####, man, we're talking about someone leaking from sealed court documents! Does this not strike anyone as, um, highly freaking illegal?

48. Matt Waters Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:16 PM (#3070142)

Why would a man who should have won MVP in his rookie year, when he was presumably clean, resort to using steroids? Was it worth the risk?

49. Matt Clement of Alexandria Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:16 PM (#3070143)

Wow.

I'm sad about this. I don't like ARod, but I really wanted his HR record chase to be something, you know, happy.

50. Freeballin' (Tales of Met Power) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:16 PM (#3070144)

You're right, I think the government should have the right to seize anyone's bodily fluids at any time to make sure they aren't breaking the law. Think about the children!

Holy ####, they seized his bodily fluids!?? You better call Sports Illustrated, because they have the story wrong!

51. John (You Can Call Me Grandma) Murphy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:16 PM (#3070145)

Does this not strike anyone as, um, highly freaking illegal?

Only because it is illegal, Colin.

52. Avoid running at all times.-S. Paige Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:16 PM (#3070146)

the tragedy is that even more children are going to want to take steroids now.

53. Robert S. Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:17 PM (#3070147)

Roid-Rod™.

54. Matt Clement of Alexandria Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:17 PM (#3070148)

What civil rights? To take illegal drugs in secret?

Civil rights? Criminals don't have rights!

55. Orange & Blue Velvet Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:18 PM (#3070149)

Shooty McTwoRoids doesn't have quite the same zing.

56. catomi01 Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:19 PM (#3070150)

Why would a man who should have won MVP in his rookie year, when he was presumably clean, resort to using steroids? Was it worth the risk?

where is the proof he was clean then? and the assumption that steroids were only invented in 2001?

57. The Answer to the TWolves (GMoney) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:19 PM (#3070152)

Is there anyone you would be surprised if they tested positive? Hell even guys like Nick Effing Punto are still kinda ripped and could be doing it.

58. Obi One Kenobi Nil

Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:19 PM (#3070153)

Holy ####, they seized his bodily fluids!?? You better call Sports Illustrated, because they have the story wrong!

I wonder who the lucky agent was who got route around Madonna's apartment for used prophylactics...

59. Moneyball can't buy you love (Joey B.) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:19 PM (#3070154)

Wish I could say that this news surprises me, but alas, it doesn't, not even a little.

If it comes out that Derek Jeter tested positive, I'm giving up on the game for good.

60. robinred

Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:20 PM (#3070155)

Fill in the blank: "A-Roid" will be a headline on _________ websites in the next ten days.

Bonds' record is safe.

To me, the interesting thing is the 104 players. More evidence that PEDs were just part of the game, and maybe new ones still are.

61. Avoid running at all times.-S. Paige Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:21 PM (#3070156)

Is there anyone you would be surprised if they tested positive?

Greg Ostertag--different sport but he just doesn't strike me as the type.

62. Gamingboy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:21 PM (#3070157)

I almost feel bad for Bud Selig. I'd hate to have his job on days like this. In the 24-hour Baseball newscycle era, I think the job of Commisioner has become the second worst job in the world (after POTUS).

63. aleskel

Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:22 PM (#3070158)

The list of the 104 players whose urine samples tested positive is under seal in California. However, two sources familiar with the evidence that the government has gathered in its investigation of steroid use in baseball and two other sources with knowledge of the testing results have told Sports Illustrated that Rodriguez is one of the 104 players identified as having tested positive, in his case for testosterone and an anabolic steroid known by the brand name Primobolan. All four sources spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the evidence.

Yeah, this story is all sorts of shady.

64. alskor Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:23 PM (#3070160)

FAIL

65. ??'s Biggest Fan! Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:23 PM (#3070161)

And all you primates thought the typical "A-Rod Is No True Yankee" group-think was stupid. Shows you the average Yankees fan is smart, the collective was simply emotionally distancing themselves from A-Rod knowing this day would eventually come.

66. RJ in TO Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:25 PM (#3070163)

Is there anyone you would be surprised if they tested positive?

Frank Thomas. That's about it.

67. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:25 PM (#3070164)

Frank Thomas. That's about it.

And Tim Lincecum.

68. Gamingboy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:26 PM (#3070165)

Circle you calendars for every game A-Rod plays this year, folks: Spring Training, WBC, Regular Season and (maybe) Playoffs. It's going to be a bonanza. My latest stream of consciousness moved to how the fans around America will react. Especially Boston.

69. Obi One Kenobi Nil

Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:26 PM (#3070166)

What will almost be more interesting than the test will be rodriguez's attempts at damage limitation and pr considering his well established flair for the area of media relations.

70. ??'s Biggest Fan! Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:26 PM (#3070167)

Frank Thomas. That's about it.

I will assume they're ALL taking some form of performance enhancing substance. This will make my head hurt less.

71. Gamingboy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:27 PM (#3070168)

You are totally right, BFFB.

72. Designated Sitter (GGC) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:27 PM (#3070169)

Just checking in to note the velocity of this thread. It's about 1.5 posts a minute.

73. Matt Waters Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:27 PM (#3070170)

I almost feel bad for Bud Selig. I'd hate to have his job on days like this. In the 24-hour Baseball newscycle era, I think the job of Commisioner has become the second worst job in the world (after POTUS).

Bud's reaction

74. RB in NYC (Now with New iPhone!) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:27 PM (#3070171)

Is there anyone you would be surprised if they tested positive?

David Wells. If you take such lousy care of yourself that you end up getting Gout, I can't imagine you care enough to PED up.

75. Tike Redman's Shattered Dreams (shayborg) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:28 PM (#3070173)

I will never understand why someone as preternaturally talented as ARod uses this stuff even when he knows there is a test coming, anonymous or no. And Jesus Christ, how hard could it possibly have been to actually anonymize these results?

76. Toolsy McClutch Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:28 PM (#3070174)

The similarities between he and Bonds are similar. Both exceptional, top of the game athletes, both probably pissed lesser players were getting close to them because of drugs, both probably pissed that pitchers were using them to get ahead, both probably felt that they had to do them to maintain their edge.

I can honestly say I'd probably do the same.

77. Obi One Kenobi Nil

Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:28 PM (#3070175)

Also Tim Wakefield, I can't imagine the knuckleball takes so much out of you that you need to 'enhance' your performance.

78. robinred

Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:29 PM (#3070176)

Circle you calendars for every game A-Rod plays this year, folks: Spring Training, WBC, Regular Season and (maybe) Playoffs. It's going to be a bonanza. My latest stream of consciousness moved to how the fans around America will react. Especially Boston.

Sure, but there is a an excllent chance that a couple of key guys on the '04 Red Sox also tested positive, and those names will come out as well, eventually.

79. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:29 PM (#3070177)

And Jesus Christ, how hard could it possibly have been to actually anonymize these results?

They were all supposed to be destroyed as per the agreement with MLBPA but were seized by the government as part of the BALCO investigation.

80. Lassus Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:29 PM (#3070178)

Greg Ostertag

What is something I did not expect to hear in the first 100 posts of this thread, Alex?

81. Jose Can You Seabiscuit Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:30 PM (#3070179)

All four sources spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the evidence

Nothing like a group of people insisting on secrecy before they reveal a big secret to make you feel good about your fellow man.

If it comes out that Derek Jeter tested positive, I'm giving up on the game for good.

I swear to God I'm not trolling with this one but why should we believe he's any cleaner than anyone else? I'm operating under the assumption that if you played in the 90s and beyond you did steroids. Jeter, Pedroia, Griffey, Cairo, pick your player, if you believe they are clean you are asking to be disappointed.

82. RB in NYC (Now with New iPhone!) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:30 PM (#3070180)

"For the record, have you ever used steroids, human growth hormone or any other performance-enhancing substance?" Couric asked.

"No," [Alex] Rodriguez replied.

Asked if he had ever been tempted to use any of those things, Rodriguez told Couric, "No."

"You never felt like, 'This guy's doing it, maybe I should look into this, too? He's getting better numbers, playing better ball,'" Couric asked.

"I've never felt overmatched on the baseball field. I've always been a very strong, dominant position. And I felt that if I did my work as I've done since I was, you know, a rookie back in Seattle, I didn't have a problem competing at any level. So, no," he replied.

(From December of 2007)

83. John (You Can Call Me Grandma) Murphy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:31 PM (#3070181)

Is there anyone you would be surprised if they tested positive?

For one, Cap Anson.

84. tfbg9 Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:32 PM (#3070182)

Is no one else outraged that at the fact that these test results are becoming public?

Me. It aint right by miles and miles.

85. alskor Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:32 PM (#3070183)

Sure, but there is a an excllent chance that a couple of key guys on the '04 Red Sox also tested positive, and those names will come out as well, eventually.

...and it starts...

Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you the typical Yankee fan slant on this. "Oh, and you dont think Big Papi ever used Steroids??"

/shakes head

86. Tike Redman's Shattered Dreams (shayborg) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:33 PM (#3070185)

They were all supposed to be destroyed as per the agreement with MLBPA but were seized by the government as part of the BALCO investigation.

But why did they have to have names associated with the samples at any point after they were taken? No one could be bothered to remove the labels off a couple hundred little jars?

87. Misirlou's got a busy day, he's wearing a vest Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:34 PM (#3070186)

As despicable as this is, I feel they need now to make the entire document public. It ain't right that 103 who were just as guilty get a pass because they weren't outed by a sleazeball looking to make a quick buck.

And I think the big winner here is MacGwire.

88. Gamingboy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:35 PM (#3070188)

"The Union isn't a safe place to hide anymore".

89. The Non-Catching Molina (sjs1959) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:35 PM (#3070189)

I'm sure I'm going to regret later having said this, but it must be said:

KEVIN, COME BACK!!!!! WE NEED YOU NOW!

There, it's done.

90. Avoid running at all times.-S. Paige Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:37 PM (#3070191)

Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you the typical Yankee fan slant on this. "Oh, and you dont think Big Papi ever used Steroids??"

And was it the typical Red Sox fans' slant on this going to be?

91. robinred

Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:37 PM (#3070192)

Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you the typical Yankee fan slant on this. "Oh, and you dont think Big Papi ever used Steroids??"

I'm not a Yankee fan. And since you seem to be a little slow as well as being a typical thin-skinned Red Sox fan, let me add that I think there is also an excellent chance that a couple of key guys on the '04 Reds, Cubs, Brewers, Marlins, and Brooklyn Cyclones were using as well.

92. Gamingboy Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:37 PM (#3070193)

I want velocity update.

93. Blackadder Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:38 PM (#3070194)

"For one, Cap Anson."

Well, he was in the same league as Pud Galvin. =)

94. David Wrightwing obstructionist Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:39 PM (#3070195)

4. Landfish Hunter (Larry Mahnken) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 10:50 AM (#3070093)

####

Larry, I'll take this as your mea culpa.

http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/files/newsstand/discussion/espncom1/

I'm hardly a troll for thinking many were on steroids almost 4 years ago besides the fringe type players like Alex Sanchez.

95. alskor Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:40 PM (#3070196)

And since you seem to be little slow as well as being a typical thin-skinned Red Sox fan, let me add that I think there is also an excellent chance that a couple of key guys on the '04 Reds, Cubs, Brewers, Marlins, and Brooklyn Cyclones were using as well.

Well, then I find it strange that you would a) make your first response about the Red Sox; b) insult me personally in your response when I didnt insult or make it about you; and c) that you responded so negatively to a tongue in cheek joke.

Roid rage, perhaps?

96. Avoid running at all times.-S. Paige Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:41 PM (#3070198)

Around 93 comments in an hour.

97. Long John McCaine Mutiny on the Bounty (scott) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:41 PM (#3070200)

The leaking to the press is reprehensible and illegal, and the leakers should be fired and if attorneys disbarred. If the leaks are true, however, A-rod is A-roid, and I'm gonna laugh all the way to the bank. I am curious who the other 104 are, though.

edit: woohoo! i'm in the first 100! i knew there was a reason i got up early!

98. Designated Sitter (GGC) Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:41 PM (#3070199)

95 posts per hour, gb.

99. ?Donde esta Dagoberto Campaneris? Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:41 PM (#3070201)

I'm not a Yankee fan.

Oh sure, that's what you want us to believe, but Sox fans are way ahead of you and your tricks.

100. Matt Waters Posted: February 07, 2009 at 05:42 PM (#3070202)

This is going to be it. The longest thread ever.

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