One of the greatest challenges that Major League Baseball faces is their image. They have certainly done more to clean up the mess lately, but many people are still tarnished and their achievements are brought into question.
I think that guys like McGwire, Sosa and Bonds homerun totals are not legit and should not be included in the record books. To me Hank Aaron is still the homerun king.
It is hard to talk about Pettitte without thinking about Roger Clemens. They two are linked together because of the steroids problem. Clemens denies he did them, really? Pettitte admits using them, so at least I give him credit for speaking the truth. Last night he pitched another gem with 7 innings of 3 hit ball. He walked none and K'd 7 for career win 222. But what if Pettitte wins another 78 games?
My problem is this. There are 24 guys with 300 wins, I consider there to be 23 because I think Clemens doesn't belong. The other 23 are legitimate. I think in order to be considered amongst the greatest you need to do so with some level of integrity. I know Pettitte admitted to his mistake, and I think he is an incredible pitcher, but he admitted that he cheated.
Alex Rodriguez is another cheater. For how long, nobody but A Rod and God know for sure!!! I think it is hilarious that he needs a couple of days of rest, maybe without the roids he doesn't have the strength. Maybe if he comes back strong a drug test will be needed, maybe he needs something to help him recover quicker?
What do you feel is more legit Jamie Moyer's 250 wins or Andy Pettitte's 222? Ken Griffey Jr.'s 618 homers or A Rod's 562 homers?
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