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QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 17, 2005 -> 04:49 PM) He's been gone since about 15 minutes after the hearing started. He's out investigating. Part of the new job as Chairman!

Mark should just wear a f***ing sign: I won't talk about the past...next

Rep Shay called Sammy: Mr. SOSO ...on accident of course

QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 17, 2005 -> 01:38 PM) OMG.. Mark looks horrible!!! His face is very gaunt.

QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Mar 17, 2005 -> 01:35 PM) Accroding to Davis, they could not get immunity from the Attorney General in time for these hearings Also, I believe, a committee can only hand out instant immunity if it pertains to the case at hand. Since Jose's probation is not related to this issue they had to get immunity from the Attorney General.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Mar 17, 2005 -> 01:34 PM) I don't think they are going to give it.... Jose sounds pretty nervous. Accroding to Davis, they could not get immunity from the Attorney General in time for these hearings

Give me a Break!!!! He won't even read his own statement!!

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Mar 17, 2005 -> 01:29 PM) so he can play dumb Un-Freaking-believable!!

WHY DOES SAMMY HAVE AN INTERPRETER??????

Frank Thomas Co-Chair!!

And here they come!!

QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 17, 2005 -> 01:20 PM) I think they said they are going to replay the testimony at midnite tonight.. anyone else hear that..? The web broadcast is sucking right now. You should get cable in your office like me.

Frank on the BIG SCREEN!

Sorry if this seems ignorant of the hearings, but is there anyone from Illinois on the Congessional Committee?

QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 17, 2005 -> 12:49 PM) Ummm... I don't think I like that. Players should not be put into a position to tattle on other players. An independent pannel should be formed. People with nothing to gain from outing, or hiding, the players using. As I am proud of Frank to be asked to be part of this taskforce... I do share your concern on what consequences this could create between players. Does that make Frank the clubhouse Narc? I guess we should wait and hear the exact details on what they expect from him and Curt.

QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Mar 17, 2005 -> 12:48 PM) What would Frank and Curt (and whomever else) have to do while they are on this task force? I'm sure Rep Davis will inform them when they appear, that's when he'll have them sworn in to be part of the taskforce. Frank...gettin his MFin Props!!

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Mar 17, 2005 -> 12:47 PM) I heard that. That's really awesome. Frank gets his cape today! Federal Investigator Frank Thomas, reporting for duty! Drop your pants Sammy!

Frank Thomas, along with Shilling, will be sworn in and made a member of an official Congressional Taskforce to investigate Steroid abuse in MLB. This was just reported on ESPNNews by Bob Ley What kind of wedge will this put between them and their teammates?!?

Rep Miller: She wasn't sure whether congress should get involved...but after hearing Parent's testimony: Yes, this is exactly what they should be doing.

The Heat is turning up... MLB Medical Advisor on the defense!

No Difference between the leadership of MLB and the NFL in releation to steriods... Did I just hear him say that??

For those just joining us... Get your pencils and scorecard ready Here is the line-up PANEL ONE Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) PANEL TWO Mr. Ray and Dr. Denise Garibaldi Mr. Donald Hooton Sr. Dr. Nora D. Volkow Dr. Gary I. Wadler Dr. Kirk Brower Dr. Eliot J. Pellman PANEL THREE Jose Canseco Mark McGwire Rafael Palmeiro Curt Schilling Sammy Sosa Frank Thomas PANEL FOUR Bud Selig Donald Fehr Sandy Alderson Kevin Towers

QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 17, 2005 -> 11:20 AM) They (congress) has the right to grant immunity at any time during the hearings.. I hope they do. So do I.

A dream I had last night... "And now Special Prosecutor from Connecticut, Mr. Harold Reynolds" "Mister Sosa...Are you, or ever have been...a Gladiator?!?" "Yes..Yes I am." "No futher questions...You're excused Sammy."

QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Mar 17, 2005 -> 11:16 AM) This is the part of the hearings that got little press but is the most important. The discussion of abuse by high school students. These are not paid athletes. These are kids accepting this risk based on peer pressure & future goals. What was Canseco thinking when he wrote in Juiced that moderate & controlled use of illegal performance enhancers can lead to desired results? How irresponsible can you get? I hope they hold his feet to the fire after that revelation. I heard Canseco is taking the 5th because they wouldn't grant him immunity.