On September 14, 2006, we wrote a story in this blog about steroids in sports. Recently, the media has reported speculation about some of baseball’s biggest stars. There is no proof that Roger Clemons has used steroids. In addition, there is no proof that Bobby Bonds, Gary Sheffield and Jason Giambi have used steroids. However, one must question how an individual like Roger Clemons has had such a remarkable career after the age of 35. Of course, we’re not talking about a  resurgence. Roger Clemons has been one of the greatest pitchers in the history of baseball. Unfortunately, the fact is that no pitcher in the history of baseball has been the same pitcher after 35 as they were before 35 years old. With Roger, you can make the case that Roger has been better after the age of 35. Come to your own conclusion.

Bobby Bonds is another case. Bonds has actually gotten better after the age of 35. Once again, no hitter in the history of baseball has gotten better after the age of 35. In fact, no athlete in the history of sports has gotten better after the age of 35. Whether it’s Jordan, Orr, Montana or Ruth, none of the greatest athletes of the 20th century have been better after the age of 35. Except of course, Roger and Barry.

I’m not sure if Clemons or Bonds have used steroids or in the designer sense, performance enhancing drugs. All I know is that you can make a very good case that they are better after the age of 35. When most people can’t run as fast or dance as well after the age of 35, the fact is that these guys have been able to defy the fountain of youth. Draw your own conclusion.

I would say that it’s about time that we just shut up about steroids in sports. After all, don’t steroids allow you to hit harder, run faster and jump higher? Isn’t that what we all want? The boys will juice because ultimately, that’s what we all want. Bunts are boring.

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