Schilling: “I'd Be All For the 104 Positives Being Named” & Thanks A-Rod

(Zell's Pinstripe Blog)

I have to say..I’m not a big fan of Curt at all, but he hits the nail right on the head. The other names on the list of 104 players should have been released as well. Nobody is saying what Alex did was okay, but it’s not right for him to be singled out like that. Tons of players during the “Steroid Era” were juicing as well.

I like how he thanks A-Rod, and appreciates that he stood up and was accountable for the stupid decisions he made. I also like how Schilling says that Giambi & Pettitte are both really nice people. That was nice of him. Haha.

From Curt Schilling’s blog.. 38 Pitches:

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That’s a very insignificant piece here until someone who is actually innocent is nailed or outed. How will we know who that is? Will it happen?

I’d be all for the 104 positives being named, and the game moving on if that is at all possible. In my opinion, if you don’t do that, then the other 600-700 players are going to be guilty by association, forever.

It’s not about good and bad people, because Mark McGwire and Jason Giambi are two of the kindest human beings ever. Andy Pettite is a fantastic person. That’s seemingly got nothing to do with anything. One hundred and four players made the wrong decision, and it appears that not only was it 104, but three of the greatest of our, or any, generation appear to be on top of this list.

And before anyone asks, I’ll make it clear: My name will not appear on any lists of positive tests. I’ve never tested positive for steroids or HGH, and I’ve never taken steroids or HGH in my life, ever. You don’t need to call the union, or an agent to verify that.

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He sure as hell wasn’t apologizing my way, or even considering my opinion, but I sincerely appreciate that Alex, unlike so many others, stood up and held himself accountable for his actions.

It doesn’t make him any less guilty, any less accountable or any less of a Yankee (subtle Yankee jab) but it’s refreshing as hell to see someone say “I f’d up, I made a mistake and I’ll have to deal with it." He’s fricking human, he made a horrible choice and he’ll have to deal with it.

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This whole situation stinks to high heaven but it’s completely wrong that one guy is being held out there for everyone to pencil whip, flat out wrong.

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