Hall of Fame*

Recently, yet another baseball player clouded with suspicion confirmed our greatest fears by admitting to steroid use. Yes, we all knew Mark McGwire was guilty, but its difficult to hear it from his own dejected mouth. Its so sad that baseball players go out in shame like this. Seriously? Are you too lazy to work out with the rest of the team? Not satisfied with 39 homers when your pal got 40? Greed is getting the better of these people and I am losing respect for the sport as a whole. I really feel that professional sports players that are unconfident about keeping up fitness should take some examples from us high school students. High school athletes are ripped and ready to play while balancing school, athletics, and even work. Granted, we have growth on our side, but for men who got into the majors because of their fitness should really be able to keep up fitness during team practices. They even have the advantage of trainers, private gyms, and team regiments to keep them up. And if this doesn't help, then you are obviously not fit for the MLB, so get out.

As for the punishments for the violators of the steroid and drug policy, they deserve all out embarrassment and isolation. The sport should take it upon themselves to ban these players from the baseball world. No hall of fame, no coaching, no nothing. Out. Forever. Take Barry Bonds, for example. He used steroids to get his record. Is it his to keep? Absolutely not. If he gets disqualified, then the true record holder, Babe Ruth, can be recognized for his talent and not be overshadowed by this juicing up disgrace to baseball. I really hope that the MLB takes into account the degree of these players' violations and makes sure to give them the punishment they deserve.