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Isn't that what Journalism is all about...getting the big story? They can't really talk about the 103 names they don't have. A-Rod didn't take responsible for anything, he threw his "cousin" under the bus.

He said he was "young" and stupid", I'm not buying that, he was 25, that's not young. He's an adult, he claims he was experimenting....for 3 year? Once or twice is experimenting, 3 year is a habit. The biggest name in baseball gets caught cheating and lying and still after 3 interviews can't tell the whole truth.

I know people are tired of hearing about A-Rod, but its not going to stop any time soon, He brought this on himself, but its only my opinion...BTW, nice blog...

That's my point, they didn't get it, it was handed to them illegally and now they all act self righteous with their indignation and disbelief. Why aren't they asking for the release of the other names? He did bring it upon himself and I give him credit for the press conference. Something Big Mac, Barroid, and others never have, and never will do. I think when he said he was young and stupid, he meant he had no idea what he was doing as far as steroids-he wasn't under a doctor or trainers care. Thanks for the read and comments!

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Originally posted 02:27 PM ET  02.18 by Foxy's Back

Isn't that what Journalism is all about...getting the big story? They can't really talk about the 103 names they don't have. A-Rod didn't take responsible for anything, he threw his "cousin" under the bus. He said he was "young" and stupid", I'm not buying that, he was 25, that's not young. He's an adult, he claims he was experimenting....for 3 year? Once or twice is experimenting, 3 year is a habit. The biggest name in baseball gets caught cheating and lying and still after 3 interviews can't tell the whole truth. I know people are tired of hearing about A-Rod, but its not going to stop any time soon, He brought this on himself, but its only my opinion...BTW, nice blog...

25 is young - but I get your point. He did take a good deal of responsibilty however I do feel. He mentioned his cousin but clarifyed that it was his fualt. How else should he take responsibility? Afterall there isn't much you can say after doing something like taking steroids.

Let's not confuse journalism with the blogs written by SI.com on this site.

The fact that baseball is more popular than ever shows that fans aren't deterred by steriods one bit. Many fans want to act like it's a big deal, but they can't back it up by boycotting the game altogether. Get on one side of the fence or quit complaining.

The media will always disect the big fish that are caught. These sports writers privately LOVE A-ROD for providing them with a story to write about and then immediately turn around to condem him because they are always and forever in a sanctimoniously self righteous position to pass judgement. How convenient. As if they've never done anything wrong themselves before. They love to try and toy with him and make him squirm only because it sells so well, and for no other reason. There is no right or wrong with these stories, only if it sells. So you cannot try to analyze them so carefully or take them too seriously at anything they do. Your attention is all they are after. And as far as that goes, it's mission accomplished.

Thanks for the comments guys.

I think it's a great blog. Yes, there is overkill. Yes, his comments are being dissected in a fashion that would make the Warren Commission look like amateurs. But when you're dealing with the biggest name in baseball and someone who was viewed as being the poster boy of integrity as far as PED's are concerned his being exposed (even illegally) - the reaction is not a shock to me. The media in recent years has taken on a National Enquirer mentality and they have to sell newspapers, magazines and attract readers and viewership. And let's face it - for whatever reason he's a controversial guy and there seems to be no middle ground in public reaction to him. If it were up to me I'd say that's enough as far as A-Rod is concerned - barring any addittional revelations. He said what he had to say. People can now make their judgment and move on. However, as I know you agree the issue of steroid usage and how its destroyed the integrity of the game is still a valid and ongoing issue of concern.

Great Blog. I couldn't have said it any better.