This is juicy. The MLBPA may be in the process of being caught helping the cheaters at the expense of the clean, and helping MLB see massive profits due to a drug-feuled workplace, let alone bogus HR record chases.
From the Fox Sports article:
“The most disturbing allegation is that Rodriguez was tipped off in September 2004 that he would be tested later that month, tipped off by none other than Gene Orza, the union’s chief operating officer.
Orza was accused of much the same thing in the Mitchell Report, which said he violated the union’s agreement with MLB by informing a player about an upcoming drug test. The player was not identified in the report.
As any expert will tell you, drug-testing programs are inherently flawed, often amounting to little more than public relations as the cheaters find new ways to stay ahead of the testers.
But the allegations of tipping — denied by the union — create an even bigger problem for MLB, casting doubt on the credibility of its program and….[MLBPA] has been on the wrong side of this issue at every turn. For years, union officials refused to acknowledge the extent of the steroid problem; Orza once said, “I have no doubt that they are not worse than cigarettes.”
The union later fought testing, ignoring the interests of its members who were put at a competitive disadvantage if they refrained from using PEDs.”
Meanwhile, there is this story about how the Yankees’ season ticket holders are getting shafted: former “every weekend” package holders now get 12 games during the week. Behind home plate seats are now past third base.
MLB had its chance. Lets get something new in there. Kick the anti-trust exemption to the curb. “Maybe what springs up next will be better.” – Emile Zola
