I hate to be "that guy," but does anyone else think Schmidty may be a victim of the banning of performance enhacning drugs? He stinks... goes to the Bonds World of San Fran and becomes one of the top 5 NL pitchers year in, year out. Now... steroids are banned and Schmidt stinks again and his velocity is down 4-5 MPH.

Of course, this is all speculation on my part... just wondering what everyone else thinks.

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Originally posted by Shamez214 I hate to be "that guy," but does anyone else think Schmidty may be a victim of the banning of performance enhacning drugs? He stinks... goes to the Bonds World of San Fran and becomes one of the top 5 NL pitchers year in, year out. Now... steroids are banned and Schmidt stinks again and his velocity is down 4-5 MPH. Of course, this is all speculation on my part... just wondering what everyone else thinks.

I can see that it wouldnt suprise me , especially considering his proximity to the Balco labs

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Originally posted by TranceHater I can see that it wouldnt suprise me , especially considering his proximity to the Balco labs

Heyyy... we agree on something!

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Originally posted by Shamez214 I hate to be "that guy," but does anyone else think Schmidty may be a victim of the banning of performance enhacning drugs? He stinks... goes to the Bonds World of San Fran and becomes one of the top 5 NL pitchers year in, year out. Now... steroids are banned and Schmidt stinks again and his velocity is down 4-5 MPH. Of course, this is all speculation on my part... just wondering what everyone else thinks.

pure coincidence...what benefit do pitchers have for using steroids?? they get too bulky and they lose their fluidity in motion...to even consider that theory viable, i have to see before and after shots of his legs...

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Originally posted by Highmay pure coincidence...what benefit do pitchers have for using steroids?? they get too bulky and they lose their fluidity in motion...to even consider that theory viable, i have to see before and after shots of his legs...

Dude... not all steroids make you big and muscular. He could've been using to give him more stamina. And now that he's not able to use anmore, it could've effected everything else.

Again, purely speculation on my part.

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Originally posted by Shamez214 Dude... not all steroids make you big and muscular. He could've been using to give him more stamina. And now that he's not able to use anmore, it could've effected everything else. Again, purely speculation on my part.

Pitchers usually take juice purely for recovery, not to bulk up.

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Unbelievable. Randy Johnson at it again. After his last start he said (paraphrased), "Well, I'm switching leagues again, so I have to get used to the AL game and pace." He's facing the Brewers in an NL park... he needed a two hit shut out or something. Already given up 2 runs in the first. He better shut them down from here on out.

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Originally posted by Shamez214 I hate to be "that guy," but does anyone else think Schmidty may be a victim of the banning of performance enhacning drugs? He stinks... goes to the Bonds World of San Fran and becomes one of the top 5 NL pitchers year in, year out. Now... steroids are banned and Schmidt stinks again and his velocity is down 4-5 MPH. Of course, this is all speculation on my part... just wondering what everyone else thinks.

I said this yesterday while watching the game. Definitely.

No one talks about the pitchers, it's always the hitters. But they have seen dramatic decreases in velocity in a number of pitchers, a lot of middle relievers generally.

I'm not so much in the mood to talk about the Yanks now. They make me sick!

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Originally posted by Member of X I said this yesterday while watching the game. Definitely. No one talks about the pitchers, it's always the hitters. But they have seen dramatic decreases in velocity in a number of pitchers, a lot of middle relievers generally. I'm not so much in the mood to talk about the Yanks now. They make me sick!

Well... they just tied it up. 3-3. Really though... what's up with RJ? The more I see... the more I say he's done. He's struck out 1 Brewer. 1!!! They strike out like crazy.

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Originally posted by Shamez214 Unbelievable. Randy Johnson at it again. After his last start he said (paraphrased), "Well, I'm switching leagues again, so I have to get used to the AL game and pace." He's facing the Brewers in an NL park... he needed a two hit shut out or something. Already given up 2 runs in the first. He better shut them down from here on out.

Interesting that Yankees sign NL pitchers who aren't able to adjust too well (other than Lieber last year), but meanwhile looking at the BoSox...
Curt Schilling had the best record in the AL in his first season switching over. Matt Clement has done quite well also.

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Originally posted by Shamez214 Well... they just tied it up. 3-3. Really though... what's up with RJ? The more I see... the more I say he's done. He's struck out 1 Brewer. 1!!! They strike out like crazy.

Bases loaded, no outs. Strikeout, then Juiceambi DP. That's what makes me sick!!

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Originally posted by Member of X Bases loaded, no outs. Strikeout, then Juiceambi DP. That's what makes me sick!!

yup, after being helped by 3 walks in a row by Doug Davis

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