But it's already in a Cubs jersey.
Holy shit. My entire perception of Dan Le Batard just changed in an instant.
Many of the gatekeeper voters denying Barry Bonds Hall Of Fame entry would have they themselves taken a magical, healing, not-tested-for-in-their-workplace elixir if it made them better at their jobs, especially if lesser talents were getting the glory and money. Lord knows I'd take the elixir for our ESPN2 TV show if…
Dan, you magnificent Le bastard!
And just like that, Lebatard is my new favorite ESPN gasbag.
Thanks for doing this Dan.
Ahem... and I quote:
You are half right: it sounds stupid.
Jack Morris and Greg Maddux played at the same time for 9 years.
Also, he's not voting for anyone who played during the period of PED use? Jack Morris pitched from 1977-1994. I remember PEDs being an issue as early as 1986 or 1987. This article says they were an issue since the 60s. Does this guy think PEDs only started in 1995 or later?
No, it doesn't.
Well, Gurnick took a stand. Sure, he took a stand against someone who had nothing to do with the issue that he was standing against, someone who actually actively and literally fought against it with excellence his entire career, but.....