Others Should Follow A-Roid

Alex Rodriguez has set an example to previous steroid users. After reports came out that A-Rod tested positive for a steroid back in 2003 he finally confessed to what he had done in the past. Roger Clemens, and Barry Bonds are currently making their case in court to try to prove that they have never done steroids or lied under oath, when everyone knows they did. It is not easy, but its something that many former and current players will have to eventually admit to.

Already players have admitted to steroid use in the past. Last year, Andy Petitte said he had used a human growth hormone(HGH). Jason Giambi a few years ago was under oath in court for a traffic violation and was asked if he had ever done steroids. Not wanting to lie under oath, he said that he had used steroids. This are some of the more notable players who took the high road to avoid facing more serious problems.

Some players have faced consequences, or are in court to to prove they are innocent. Miguel Tejada was found guilty of lying to federal officials about previous steroid use and now may face 6 months in jail. Mark McGwire went before congress to say that he had never done performance enhancing drugs. Although he has never been found guilty, a statue of him outside Busch Stadium has been removed along with I-70 highway being named after him.

Despite having holes in his story, A-Rod might have set an example to others to come forward about their mistakes. Not only is this good for baseball but it is a way to spread the message to others, especially kids, that using performance enhancing drugs are not right. If players follow A-Rod, they can help baseball recover from its dark age, the steroid era.