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I think their point is that Barry Bonds with or without steroids was one of the top 3 players of all time. Players play in the environment that is presented to them. Babe Ruth did not play against African Americans, Aaron played with Leaded coffee, Bonds played during a time when most players were on steroids.

The guy is a jerk, that much is clear, but to discount his achievements because of that is wrong. Ty Cobb and other early players were much worse people than Barry Bonds is, and they are mostly remembered as great players. Barry is the greatest player of his generation easily and people will remember that he was a jerk, but eventually the steroid thing will be forgotten once the evidence clearly shows how pervasive they were.

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Oh yeah, I agree with all of this, or am certainly not knowledgeable about the subject to argue otherwise, let's put it that way. I'm trying to stay out of the steroid debate thing b/c it's exhausting, but was rather baffled at certain non-RedBean, non-Giant fans who have taken to championing his cause. Very Skip Bayless of them IMO.