Comments on: Jeter, Union at odds over HGH test comments http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/ A New York Yankees Blog Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:32:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: bomdabronx http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-84635 bomdabronx Mon, 26 May 2008 04:17:01 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-84635 the only people whose toes Jeter was stepping on with those comments are the ones that have somthing to hide about hgh usage in baseball. No matter how accurate the test may or not be, he's right, taking a little blood isn't anything unusual for athletes that are used to being tested for all kinds of unauthorized substances. the only people whose toes Jeter was stepping on with those comments are the ones that have somthing to hide about hgh usage in baseball. No matter how accurate the test may or not be, he’s right, taking a little blood isn’t anything unusual for athletes that are used to being tested for all kinds of unauthorized substances.

]]> By: Curramba http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54616 Curramba Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:12:28 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54616 I think this is one of those cases specially with all Congresational circus on PEDs where congress should force the Union and MLB to institute a blood test for PEDS and like the Olympics keep blood samples available for testing in later years. I think this is one of those cases specially with all Congresational circus on PEDs where congress should force the Union and MLB to institute a blood test for PEDS and like the Olympics keep blood samples available for testing in later years.

]]> By: dan http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54496 dan Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:14:35 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54496 BTW guys, even the Olympic testing isn't foolproof. Some people have naturally inflated levels of testosterone and flunk the test when they're clean. It's probably better than the current non-testing in baseball, but I'd hate to ruin or tarnish someone's career if they're not cheating. We don't remember or care much for track stars who flunk drug tests, we forget most of them soon after... But I bet you everyone here can name AT LEAST 5 steroid users in baseball. BTW guys, even the Olympic testing isn’t foolproof. Some people have naturally inflated levels of testosterone and flunk the test when they’re clean. It’s probably better than the current non-testing in baseball, but I’d hate to ruin or tarnish someone’s career if they’re not cheating. We don’t remember or care much for track stars who flunk drug tests, we forget most of them soon after… But I bet you everyone here can name AT LEAST 5 steroid users in baseball.

]]> By: iYankees http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54489 iYankees Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:41:25 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54489 I feel like that argument isn't valid. The MLB is essentially a baseball monopoly, so the government could choose to become involved if their hand is forced. Also, Mike Mussina struck me when he used the "why is baseball different than other corporations out there," when he was talking about using blood for drug tests (and not urine). Context is being taken out of the equation. Baseball is "American's great pastime" so it's obviously held in higher regard, making it very different from other businesses, jobs, etc. I'm not saying it's right or wrong, I'm just saying that, this is the reality of the situation. I feel like that argument isn’t valid. The MLB is essentially a baseball monopoly, so the government could choose to become involved if their hand is forced. Also, Mike Mussina struck me when he used the “why is baseball different than other corporations out there,” when he was talking about using blood for drug tests (and not urine). Context is being taken out of the equation. Baseball is “American’s great pastime” so it’s obviously held in higher regard, making it very different from other businesses, jobs, etc. I’m not saying it’s right or wrong, I’m just saying that, this is the reality of the situation.

]]> By: iYankees http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54488 iYankees Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:37:47 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54488 Jeter didn't even say much, really. Yes, he sort of took a stance, but "sort of" taking a stance doesn't necessarily mean much. Mike Mussina, a players union representative, actually stole the show on this one (at least, that's what I think). Jeter didn’t even say much, really. Yes, he sort of took a stance, but “sort of” taking a stance doesn’t necessarily mean much. Mike Mussina, a players union representative, actually stole the show on this one (at least, that’s what I think).

]]> By: Bo http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54487 Bo Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:33:16 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54487 Why would Congress be needed? Does COngress test automobile workers? Do they get involved with Microsofts employees? Do they test Teamsters? Why should they get involved with a union?? Why would Congress be needed? Does COngress test automobile workers? Do they get involved with Microsofts employees? Do they test Teamsters?

Why should they get involved with a union??

]]> By: Count Zero http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54483 Count Zero Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:57:46 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54483 No -- legally, they can't do anything to mandate drug testing. But they can use the Anti-Trust Exemption as leverage to get what they want. No — legally, they can’t do anything to mandate drug testing. But they can use the Anti-Trust Exemption as leverage to get what they want.

]]> By: CaptainCargo http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54482 CaptainCargo Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:46:53 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54482 Takes a lot of balls to break from the herd and give an opinion that might not go down well with others sometimes. My hat is off to Jetes. Takes a lot of balls to break from the herd and give an opinion that might not go down well with others sometimes. My hat is off to Jetes.

]]> By: Mike R. http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54480 Mike R. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:26:22 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54480 This is precisely why Jeter gives vague, cliche filled answers. Anytime he gives an opinion it becomes news. This is precisely why Jeter gives vague, cliche filled answers. Anytime he gives an opinion it becomes news.

]]> By: BrunoAKAmaximumpotential http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54478 BrunoAKAmaximumpotential Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:19:18 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2008/02/25/jeter-union-at-odds-over-hgh-test-comments-2206/#comment-54478 Does the government have the authority to MAKE MLB test Olympic-style, whether they WANT to or not? Does the government have the authority to MAKE MLB test Olympic-style, whether they WANT to or not?

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