Justice Served?

Written by Colin on December 15, 2007 – 1:23 pm

David Justice is upset, and rightfully so, regarding the implication in the Mitchell Report that he used performance enhancing drugs.  I heard him on a replay of a talk show where he denied using HGH and said that though he did have a conversation with his strength trainer and purchased a kit, he did NOT use it once he realized it was injected with a needle.  He also adamantly claimed he had never even seen steroids.

Justice’s biggest thing was the ‘proof’ he offered - that his stats actually decreased in the 2001 season.  I think I may believe this guy.  He admits he had a conversation, bought and never used it, and the results appear to back him up in this case.

It will be very interesting to see how the Sportswriters take it.  They do NOT like voting people into the Hall of Fame if they are connected to performance enhancing drugs, and some people are even questioning Roger Clemens’ chances.  Now you tell me, if Clemens is in danger from this thing, how much more is Justice tainted?

Unless Justice clears himself sufficiently, I highly doubt he makes the Hall this year - his first year on the ballot.  He may be able to squeak in later, but for some reason I have doubts that the Sportswriters buy it.

In other random Braves news, Willie Harris was signed by the Washington Nationals to a one-year, $800,000 contract.  At least we get to see him play frequently, eh?

Colin

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