CardsJimEdmonds15 Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Bonds glad to be tested Slugger says steroids test will clear his name By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com Barry Bonds is having one of the best overall seasons in his 19-year career. (Matt York/AP) SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds was randomly tested for steroids use under the auspices of the joint drug prevention program between Major League Baseball and the Players Association before Friday night's game against the Dodgers at SBC Park, the Giants slugger said. The urinalysis test, which is accomplished in two parts over the course of five to seven days, is being administered to all players on the 40-man rosters of each Major League team this season. "I'm glad this is finally happening," said Bonds, who hit his 702nd homer to lead off the second inning Friday night against Dodgers left-hander Odalis Perez and is now just 12 behind Babe Ruth (714) and 53 behind Hank Aaron (755) on the all-time list. "They'll get the results and it will clear my name. It'll show that there's nothing behind what I've been doing [on the field] all year." [More in URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Good. I'm glad this is happening.... This will clear him and shut everyone up. Maybe now he'll get the respect he deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foladar Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 I can see it now.. "Barry Bonds out for season after failed drug test." :thumbup - just joking btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beinfest4Prez Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 If he passes it then I will respect him for his game. Not his mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 If he passes it then I will respect him for his game. Not his mouth. 571346[/snapback] Fair enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywishy Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Well, how long would a steroid show up in the bloodstream? Obviously, if he had been taking steroids, with all the controversy.. I'd think he would've stopped some time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fritz Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 They test for steroids, but do they test for THG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPosey Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Well, how long would a steroid show up in the bloodstream? Obviously, if he had been taking steroids, with all the controversy.. I'd think he would've stopped some time ago. 571374[/snapback] If he had stopped, there would be a huge dropoff in performance, at least for awhile. That sure as hell hasn't happened. That means: 1. He is still on steroids 2. He has never taken steroids This test will reveal all, so all you Bonds bashers can shut the eff up when he's proven innocent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Well, how long would a steroid show up in the bloodstream? Obviously, if he had been taking steroids, with all the controversy.. I'd think he would've stopped some time ago. 571374[/snapback] If he had stopped, there would be a huge dropoff in performance, at least for awhile. That sure as hell hasn't happened. That means: 1. He is still on steroids 2. He has never taken steroids This test will reveal all, so all you Bonds bashers can shut the eff up when he's proven innocent 571487[/snapback] steroids dont help you hit the ball or take walks imo he stopped taking the roids more than a year ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinFan10 Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Maybe Bonds will come up pregnant. :whistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mets_bs Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 This means nothing now, he could have quit the juice months ago. If he really wanted to shut everyone up he would have taken a test in the offseason when the whole situation broke, not half a year later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2k3Champs Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Well, how long would a steroid show up in the bloodstream? Obviously, if he had been taking steroids, with all the controversy.. I'd think he would've stopped some time ago. 571374[/snapback] If he had stopped, there would be a huge dropoff in performance, at least for awhile. That sure as hell hasn't happened. That means: 1. He is still on steroids 2. He has never taken steroids This test will reveal all, so all you Bonds bashers can shut the eff up when he's proven innocent 571487[/snapback] steroids dont help you hit the ball or take walks imo he stopped taking the roids more than a year ago 571537[/snapback] Roids doesn't make you hit the ball or take walks. But Bonds has a good eye and when he catches that ball it is heading to the moon. I've always said, if JP ever would take roids, he would be like Bonds........ :lol , because they were similar in size when the first started off their career. :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Meh.....I doubt this was "random" But it's a step in the right direction at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Fillet Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 One thing will be confirmed... He's still the biggest prick around, roids, hormones or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 am glad he had this test done so people will finally stop useing that s*** against him...yea he's a prick but he is the best player in the league..am sure some will disagree but just look at the stats chet , knowone gets the respect at the plate that Bonds gets.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Oh boy.. a steroid test in September of 2004... gimme a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Oh boy.. a steroid test in September of 2004... gimme a break. 571811[/snapback] exactly..... why take it now? why not last year, or 2 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 who cares when he takes it as long as he did ...he is still hitting like he did 3 years ago,in fact i think he's even more dangerous now...knowone pitches to this man....and when they do...its a bomb...at least he was man enogh to be the first to step up....i dont see anyone else taking test..sosa,pujols,sheff,giambi....none of them have taken test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 who cares when he takes it as long as he did ...he is still hitting like he did 3 years ago,in fact i think he's even more dangerous now...knowone pitches to this man....and when they do...its a bomb...at least he was man enogh to be the first to step up....i dont see anyone else taking test..sosa,pujols,sheff,giambi....none of them have taken test 571925[/snapback] every player on the 40 man roster will be tested on every team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 OK STILL HE WAS THE FIRST OF THE BIG STARS TO DO IT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Before their was testing, everyone harped crying oh the players are getting away with too much, all we want is testing. Well you have testing and he was testing and yet people still won't let the man sleep. He probably the did roids at one point but if he passes, then I'm done with accusations till something else came up. You wanted The MLB to test . Jesus, probably a 5 man crew following him day and night to check if he uses wouldn't calm some of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins Phenom Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 OK STILL HE WAS THE FIRST OF THE BIG STARS TO DO IT... 571991[/snapback] You dont know that. They just mention him taking the test because his the one in the middle of all this s***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 OK STILL HE WAS THE FIRST OF THE BIG STARS TO DO IT... 571991[/snapback] it was a random test he didnt step up and do s*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyFan Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 This means nothing now, he could have quit the juice months ago. If he really wanted to shut everyone up he would have taken a test in the offseason when the whole situation broke, not half a year later. 571641[/snapback] Exactly. :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miami15 Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 If you take steroids for 5 years and then stop, does your body shrink, or can it remain the same? Even if he passes this test, who's to say that there is not enough technology for him to take something that messes up this test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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