According to retired FBI agent Greg Stejskal, McGwire’s hiring as hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals sent off a bad message.

Stejskal used to be the investigating agent during the major steroids investigation in the early 90s. The investigation showed strong evidence that McGwire used steroids.

However, according to Commissioner Bud Selig, he is delighted that Mark McGwire is returning to Major League Baseball. Selig referred to McGwire as a very fine, fine man. The Cardinals should be applauded, added Selig.

Stejskal worked with fellow retired FBI agent Bill Randall in the early 90s in a steroid investigation called “Operation Equine”. The operation uncovered further steroids use in gyms and among weightlifters, as well as bodybuilders and fitness trainers. Two names from the baseball league surfaced during the investigations, one was Mark McGwire and the other was his fellow Oakland A player Jose Canseco. More than arresting individual steroids users, Operation Equine was created to catch steroids suppliers and distributors. Operation Equine actually snared a net 70 convictions.

After Equine, both Stejskal and Randall received solid evidence that McGwire was on steroids. Stejskal’s reliable source was no other than McGwire’s steroid supplier, Curtis Wenzlaff, a previous California resident.

From NY Daily News:

Bud Selig said Tuesday that he is “delighted” Mark McGwire is returning to Major League Baseball, in contrast to remarks by a retired FBI agent who said McGwire’s hiring as hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals sent a bad message.

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Former congressional representative Tom Davis says Roger Clemens was in denial during the steroids probe. Davis once headed the House committee that investigated on Mark McGwire and Roger Clemens that eventually led to the downfall of their careers.

Davis opines that if only Clemens had just admitted the accusations thrown to him, nobody would have a problem. It was difficult for Clemens to deny anything since Andy Petitte was there to contradict him.

Clemens was noted as vehemently denying any use of steroids or HGH despite his former trainer, Brian McNamee’s accusations.

During the notorious 2005 hearing, Davis was the chairperson of the House Government Reform Committee. Davis remembers McGwire’s implementation of his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. He refused to answer questions about steroids, rather saying that he was there not talk about the past.

Davis welcomed the news that McGwire is back in baseball, this time as a hitting coach for the Cradinals. He thinks McGwire deserves another chance. It is about time that he comes back in the league after four years of self-imposed exile from the sport.

Davis left congress in 2008 and now works as a consultant for Deloitte.

From New York Daily News:

Former congressman Tom Davis, who once led the House committee that helped destroy the baseball legacies of Mark McGwire and Roger Clemens, says he applauds McGwire’s return but thinks Clemens was in denial when he testified before Congress.

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New York Yankees’ Andy Petitte was one of those involved in the Mitchell Report, Major League Baseball’s internal investigation into steroids. Former Yankees teammate Jason Grimsley named him as a performance-enhancing drug user. He also admitted to using human growth hormone (HGH), although according to him, it was for the quick recovery of his elbow and not for performance enhancement.

Last Sunday night, 50,173 fans cheered as Petitte led the Yankees to a victory against the Los Angeles Angels.

Who would have thought fans would embrace Petitte after the steroids controversy? However, in New York, nobody cares as long as Petitte wins. A player with 229 regular-season wins and a record 16 in the playoffs will surely be forgiven.

Petitte surely belongs to the first kind of cheaters. The ones on anyone’s favorite team, who are forgiven when they perform well, just like Alex Rodriguez. The other kind of cheater is the one   unfortunate enough to be called a “creep who ruined baseball”.

The Yankees will open the World Series on Wednesday. They will play against the Philadelphia Phillies, just like their familiar role for the first time since 2003.

Petitte was smart enough to admit his deed on the first day of spring training two years ago. Rather forever regret a chapter in his career; he was celebrated for his wisdom.

From Chicago Tribune:

NEW YORK — Andy Pettitte on the mound, Derek Jeter everywhere,Mariano Rivera at closing time, the Bronx rocking as the clock struck midnight. The first Turn Back the Clock Night at Yankee Stadium.

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Baseball is not only famous in the US, but also in Latin American countries such as the Dominican Republic and Venezuela.

Incidentally, many baseball prospects come from Latin America. With so many issues plaguing Latin baseball prospects, from falsification of documents to doping, it is not a wonder that the league has become stricter. DNA testing and steroid testing is now regularly done for top prospects, especially those who will be signing million dollar contracts.

However, 16-year-old prospect, Wagner Mateo’s case differ from the rest. During a medical check-up, Mateo was found to have a 20/30 vision affecting his right eye.

In July, he was rewarded a signing bonus of $3.1 million with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was on his way to fulfilling his dream of pulling his family from an impoverished life. However, with the issue on his vision, the Cardinals made their decision Tuesday night. They decided to void Mateo’s contract. According to the Cardinals, the reason for the contract voiding was due to “physical defect”.

Adam Katz, an agent plans to file a grievance in behalf of Mateo against the St. Louis Cardinals for terminating his contract.

Right now, Mateo is looking forward to try-outs and showing people that his vision does not get in the way of making him the next big thing in baseball.

From Yahoo Sports:

Of course it’s not that simple, little in the Latin American baseball business being so. As signing bonuses have risen dramatically among teenagers primarily in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, so has scrutiny. Top prospects now undergo DNA testing to verify their age and steroid testing to ensure their coaches aren’t doping them. Almost a dozen scouts and executives have been fired in a bonus-skimming scandal that drew FBI interest.

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Alex Rodriguez or A-rod, who admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs in the past, gave a talk against steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in a school in Baltimore.

Maryland congressional representative Elijah Cummings and state school Chief Dr. Nancy Grasmick, recently established an anti-steroid program called Powered by Me!.

According to Cong. Cummings, it was Alex Rodriguez himself who contacted him to offer his support for the anti-steroid program.

Rodriguez made his speech at the Milford Mill Academy in front of 500 student athletes last Tuesday.

In his speech, he acknowledged his mistake of taking a performance-enhancing drug. According to him, one of his missions in life is to turn a negative into a positive. He added that telling the truth felt liberating and good. Learning from our mistakes is something that we should be proud of, said Rodriguez.

The 12-time All star admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003, while still with the Texas Rangers.

He recounted his steroids use and advised the students to avoid using similar drugs.

Cummings was pleased that Rodriguez supported the program by giving a speech. He expects that a speech coming from such a high profile person could make a strong impact on the youth on playing fair and healthy.

According to Baltimore Sun:

“I am here today simply because I made a mistake,” Rodriguez said, according to the Baltimore Sun. “Now, how many of you here have made a mistake? Well, I’m here because I made a mistake, and one of my missions in life is to turn a negative into a positive. And to actually tell the truth, it feels pretty darn good and liberating. It is very important to me professionally and spiritually. At the end of the day when we look into the mirror, we learn from our mistakes, it’s something we should feel proud of and become a better version of ourselves.”

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In an effort to capitalize on the recent steroids controversy plaguing Major League baseball, the league plans to put up a Steroids Hall of Fame. This is to raise more funds for MLB.

According to one MLB insider, it will be modeled after Cooperstown’s Baseball Hall of Fame.

Busts of players will also be created in super-sized forms, with muscles rippling in an overly enhanced manner. There will also be mementos and memorabilia related to steroid use, such as actual needles used by players, samples of the “clear” and the “cream.” Customers may have the option to get cream samples and actually rub it on themselves. It was even reported that a shrunken testicle of a famous baseball player would also grace the hall of fame.

An official from the Major League Baseball provided a memo of the list of MLB players who are believed to compose the first batch of steroid hall of famers.

Among those included in the list are Mark McGwire, also known as the Big Mac; Gary Sheffield; Alex Rodriguez or A-Rod; Ken Caminiti; Lenny Dykstra; Jose Canseco; Barry Bonds; Rafael Palmiero and Roger Clemens.

From the Huffington Post:

Critics claim that Major League Baseball willfully turned a blind eye to the use of steroids, because of the unprecedented growth in popularity and profits due to suddenly gigantic ballplayers hitting ridiculous amounts of home runs.

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According to Ramirez, he was not into steroids. Rather, his doctor gave him a medication for a “personal health issue”.

Each year, baseball players are subjected to a test within five days of reporting to spring training. Another test is then conducted, this time unannounced, and players to be tested are only selected randomly. Within a three-year long period, form the start of spring training in 2008 up to 2011, there will be 1,200 players who will be randomly tested at unannounced dates.

Ramirez provided an HCG – positive urine sample during spring training, according to a reliable source, who divulged the details of the suspension to The Associated Press.

US Anti-doping Agency CEO Travis Tygart acknowledged the fact that they have no knowledge of Ramirez’ personal case, but he believes that it is unlikely that a healthy young athlete would be prescribed HCG for a legitimate medical reason. Tygart further added that he should be aware of the right process that could grant him permission to use the drug, if ever his claims were true.

HCG is popular among steroids users because of its ability to alleviate the unfavorable effects of ending a steroid cycle. It is known to stimulate testosterone production after going off a cycle. Ending a cycle is known to cause a cessation in testosterone production, a decrease in sperm count and a shrinking of testicles.

From azcentral:

“We have no knowledge of the Ramirez case, but it’s highly unlikely an otherwise healthy, young athlete would need HCG for a legitimate medical reason,” said U.S. Anti-Doping Agency CEO Travis Tygart. “That said, if there was valid medical need, his high-priced representatives should be fired for not ensuring that he was informed of the process that could have granted him permission to use it.”

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Dr. Ramon Scruggs, a former Costa Mesa doctor linked to the Mitchell report pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement. From 2000 to 2003, Scruggs illegally bought steroids and human growth hormone in China. Scruggs reportedly prescribed several Major League Baseball players with steroids and HGH.

He pleaded to two federal criminal charges. One for money laundering, and another for illegal distribution of steroids and human growth hormone. Evidence pointed out to the doctor transferring money worth $3,605 from his bank to a China account.

He faces a 25-year imprisonment and is set to pay $500,000 for fines related to illegal drug distribution.

Scruggs was in charge of the New Hope Health Center in Costa Mesa. He used the institution to distribute performance-enhancing drugs illegally. He usually did not require a personal consultation from his clients for them to obtain a prescription.

His license was revoked last 2007 for reportedly prescribing Nandrolone, an anabolic steroid, to former Angels’ 2002 World Series MVP Troy Glaus and Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Scott Schoeneweis. He was also put on five-year probation by the medical board.

Scruggs is scheduled to be sentenced in a US District Court in San Jose, California on September 14.

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NEW YORK - A doctor accused of supplying professional baseball players with illegal performance-enhancing drugs pleaded guilty to two federal criminal charges Monday, according to a newspaper report.

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Don Hooton, a native of Lafayette and the president of Taylor Hooton Foundation is back in Louisiana to talk about steroids in two Acadiana high schools, the St. Edmund’s School and Opelousas Catholic School.

According to him, teenagers usually learn about drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine, and alcohol. However, steroids are usually taken for granted. With fall sports nearing, many high-schoolers are preparing for try-outs. If they are not careful, they might end up resorting to unhealthy choices. There are about a hundred different types of steroids in the market, and they are easy to get anywhere.

Don Hooton started the Taylor Hooton Foundation after his son’s death in 2003. Taylor, was a 16-year-old student and baseball player at Plano West Senior High School in Plano, Texas. He was told by his coach that he needed to gain more weight in order to effectively compete in his senior year. He turned into steroids. However, he was unaware of the depression brought about by the substance.

Hooton’s Chat Talk is a program of the the Taylor Hooton foundation exclusively created to provide education and awareness against performance-enhancing drugs. It provides facts, side effects and dangers of using steroids especially among the youth.

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Lafayette native Don Hooton speaks across the country about the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs, or steroids. He started a national organization, the Taylor Hooton Foundation, after his teenage son died from them. Now he is back in Acadiana to spread the word.

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The New York Yankees, announced last August 11, 2009 that they will be donating $10,000 to the Taylor Hooton Foundation, a foundation formed by Taylor’s father, Don Hooton. The foundation was created following his death due to suicide in July 2003.

Taylor Hooton was a high school student and a baseball player at Plano West Senior High in Plano, Texas.

He was on performance enhancing substance and Clomid at the time of his death. His family believed that his death was linked to clinical depression and suicidal tendencies, some of the effects caused by the use of steroids. Clomid, on the other hand, is an estrogen pill used mainly in female infertility due to the absence of ovulation.

Since then, his father focused his attention on the organization’s anti-steroid advocacy.

One of the foundation’s visions is to create awareness among high school students about steroids, the risks associated and the serious effects of steroids abuse. The foundation also aims to develop honesty, integrity, fair play and healthy competition among high school athletes.

Don Hooton ceremoniously threw out the first pitch before the start of the New York Yankees game versus the Toronto Blue Jays.

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The New York Yankees today announced that Don Hooton, father of Taylor Hooton and president of the Taylor Hooton Foundation, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of the Yankees’ 7:05 p.m. game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays tonight. Additionally, he will be presented with a $10,000 donation from the Yankee Foundation toward his work.

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