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Why McGwire is Coming Clean Now
Published: 1/12/2010 9:26 AM
Last Modified: 1/12/2010 9:26 AM

Mcrk McGwire's admission this week that he lied about taking performance-enhancing drugs is coming a little late for most.
It is doubtful it will help him get into the hall of fame, an honor that seems as distant now as it was before his admission.
And, it is hard to give him much credit for telling the truth now when he insisted for the past five years he did nothing.
Then, when he finally did admit he used the drugs, he said it didn't make any difference. He claims he still would have hit the record number of home runs.
Well, it is easy to see that his numbers went up when he started doing the drugs. And, there's no question it helped him.
McGwire wants to eliminate all of the questions when he comes back as a St. Louis Cardinals hitting instructor this spring.
It may stop some of the questions but he needs to realize his records will forever be tainted. He would not be the home run king without those drugs. His stats show his home run production went up with his drug usage.
So, quit trying to fool the public and yourself. Admit it fully.
Yes, we appreciate the attempt to tell the truth - five years too late. But, go ahead and admit that the drugs, even against so many drug-aided pitchers, did help your performance.



Reader Comments 1 Total
Octavio (3 years ago)
I agree, too little, too late, but at least he has admitted the obvious. Barry Bonds, on the other hand, will never admit it. And, I predict he will have no problem getting into the HoF.
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