"..[steroids] they are dangerous drugs, and when used inappropriately, they can cause a host of severe, long-lasting, and often irreversible negative health consequences. These drugs can stunt the height of growing adolescents, masculinize women, and alter sex characteristics of men. Anabolic steroids can lead to premature heart attacks, strokes, liver tumors, kidney failure and serious psychiatric problems. In addition, because steroids are often injected, users risk contracting or transmitting HIV or hepatitis.."
But, most affected by the presence of drugs in Baseball are the fans. The loyal and trusting fans. Drunk as they are sometimes, misdirected in their actions when excitement overcomes inhibitions, they are the real losers in all this. Idols have been diminished. Preciously paid for stadium seats now tainted with disappointment and skepticism.
The fans. The enthusiasts. The 'want to be' baseball heroes growing up under a cloud of illusion. How do we reconcile the loss? The profound and aching loss of heroes, idols and how does anyone believe that Baseball, the precious American sport, can go forward from here?
