Blog Hound: Radomski's List
Former Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski has reportedly given MLB steroid investigator George Mitchell a list of players to whom he sold performance-enhancing drugs. Bloggers weigh in on the names possibly being released and the present status of the investigation.
Ground Rule Double
Posted by: Jeremy Klumpp |
| “If the point was to collect information, but to not release major points of that information then MLB would be doing a disservice to its fans. We want to know the names, we want to know who has tainted this game that we love.” |
SportsFilter
Posted by: bperk |
| “Is the goal for Mitchell to just get a list of players who did steroids? … I think it would be much more interesting to know who hired Radomski, did they know what he was doing, and who were his contacts on other teams?” |
Signal to Noise
Posted by: Signal to Noise |
| “I just suspect it’ll be another year or so, at least, before we actually see a report with names on it, and even then, I don’t trust MLB with it.” |
Incidental Contact
Posted by: Duffy |
| “The only question I have is whether or not Bud Selig will allow the leaking of the info prior to the playoffs and World Series or try and keep it all under wraps.” |
| Rollie Fingers’ Mustache |
| “It's only a matter of time before someone starts besmirching Radomski's name and credibility in an attempt to discredit his tips.” |
BUILDING THE BUZZ: Sports Media Challenge's Sports Blog Index analyzed the buzz surrounding Radomski and MLB's steroid investigation. Bloggers are speculating which players will be named by Radomski and how Selig will handle the situation. Click here for more analysis. Visit www.SportsBusinessDaily.com for more analysis.
- The topic measured 4 out of 10 on The Buzz, indicating a medium level of interest.
- Many bloggers feel that Selig may attempt to keep the names from being released, not necessarily to protect the players but his own reputation.
- Bloggers wonder how fans will react to the current players who are named considering many will consider them "cheaters" regardless of their individual situations.
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