Posted by: BHL (Knight1285@aol.com) on Fri May 13 14:40:00 2005

> > > Thanks, that's a great pic.
> >
> > Hi All:
> >
> > I know some will say that Pujol is "juiced."
> >
> > Most of his 450 foot shots, though, would translated to 425 feet without steroids.
> >
> > Those shots will not gain as much attention, but they are still home runs.
> >
> > Therefore, his stats will still be valid, although the distances might merit questioning.
> >
> > Still, all players with great mechanics--including Pujols--can achieve enough bat speed to hit valid home runs without steroids. The balls hit out the park just won't look as impressive.
> >
> > Just My Sentiments,
> > BHL
>
> Steroids do not just enhance batspeed. They enhance reaction time and overall ability to hit. Look at Sosa: 4 HR/ 108 AB is quite a decline.
>
> Mike.

Hi Mike:

I see what you are saying.

I have noticed that Barry Bonds went from a Mike Schmidt-like slugger (30+ home runs a season) to a Babe Ruth-like "behemoth," who, I believe, had a string of seven 40+ consecutive home run seasons.

Still, both are Hall-of-Famers.

Yet, it seems to be the difference between being "a god" the baseball pantheon, or being Zeus.

Best Wishes,
BHL