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Originally Posted by E93
Let them in. I agree with the reasons stated above. It is also more than a little hypocritical for MLB to practically encourage the use of PEDs by intentionally turning a blind eye to it for years and then get all self-righteous about it later. Bonds was one of the one most dominating offensive players in the history of the game and for him to not be in the Hall would be a travesty of justice.
JimB
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Yes, he was, but that dominance was achieved in violation of the rules. (He probably was a first ballot HOFer before he ever used, but for purposes of this argument leave that aside.) Suppose he hadn't used PEDs but it turned out he had used an illegal corked bat his whole career. Wouldn't you view his dominance as tainted in that case and if so, what's the difference?