Bonds admits taking substance given to him by Trainer, claims he didn't know it was "Steroids". 12-3-04

dmcowen674

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12-3-2004 Bonds admitted to using substances thought to be steroids

SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds testified to a grand jury that he used a clear substance and a cream given to him by a trainer who was indicted in a steroid-distribution ring, but said he didn't know they were steroids.

It is uncertain what punishment, if any, Bonds could receive from baseball, which didn't have penalties for steroid use until 2003.

While discipline is spelled out for positive tests and criminal convictions from 2003 on, admission of illegal steroid use is not addressed, possibly giving Selig an opening to punish Bonds.

Even so, baseball can't test him more than other players because it's been over a year since the steroid use referred to in the testimony.

 

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If you were an athlete with a real desire to go into professional sports, it would be tough to resist the temptation.

Bonds is no different than many other young men. They show promise and potential when they are in their teens. Then they notice that other guys are tougher, bigger and stronger. No matter how much weight training and moral values you have- the competition is fierce.

I'm not saying it's universal, but steroid use is professional sport's dirty little secret.