February 18, 200422 yr Trainer gave steroids to players Associated Press Posted February 18, 2004 SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds' personal trainer told federal agents he gave steroids to several baseball players, according to documents released Tuesday. No players were identified in the documents and it was unclear whether the trainer, Greg Anderson, gave specific names to the federal agents. Anderson was one of four men charged last week in a steroid-distribution ring that allegedly supplied athletes with banned substances. All four pleaded innocent. No athletes have been charged. Federal officials released two affidavits Tuesday that supported search warrants used in raids on Anderson's home in September. "Inside Anderson's residence, agents found steroids, syringes and other paraphernalia associated with steroid distribution activities," the documents said. "In addition, agents found files identifying specific athletes. These files contained calendars, which appear to contain references to daily doses of steroids and growth hormones." The indictment announced last week said federal agents found about $63,920 in cash in a locked safe at Anderson's residence during the first raid. "Some of the money was broken up into separate envelopes with the first names of known athlete clients written on them," the documents released Tuesday say. The new documents say Anderson initially denied distributing steroids in discussions with federal agents but later said he sometimes "gave" steroids to people he knew. "Upon further questioning, Anderson admitted that he had given steroids to several professional baseball players," the documents say. Federal agents followed Anderson on Sept. 11, 2002, as he made a quick visit to the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative - the nutritional supplements lab allegedly at the center of the steroid-distribution ring. "Anderson returned to his vehicle and proceeded to drive directly, without stopping, to Pacific Bell Park, a professional baseball stadium," the documents say. "Anderson was followed until he entered the players' parking lot area of the professional baseball stadium, past a gate and guarded entrance." The Giants played a home day game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sept. 11, 2002. Bonds went 2-for-4 with an RBI double, but the Giants lost 7-3. Anderson was not immediately available for comment. A spokeswoman for Bonds said he would not have any comment Tuesday. The newly released documents also say BALCO founder Victor Conte admitted giving steroids to Anderson. "Conte acknowledged that he knew Greg Anderson and stated that he gave Greg Anderson steroids to give to professional baseball players," the documents say. "Conte stated that he knew it was illegal to do this and that he 'assumed' Anderson knew it was illegal." Conte and his attorneys were not immediately available for comment.
February 18, 200422 yr This whole steroid deal has been a powder keg that has been ready to explode for a long time. When it does blow its gonna take a lot of players down.
February 18, 200422 yr Sheffield's name was found on FedEx's... not good. When I heard the report this morning on my way to work, I was wondering which players were on there - what's the chances of Bonds being on that list? If he is, will baseball do anything to his records like an asterisk or worse?
February 18, 200422 yr When I heard the report this morning on my way to work, I was wondering which players were on there - what's the chances of Bonds being on that list? If he is, will baseball do anything to his records like an asterisk or worse? How can they? It wasn't a banned substance. I also don't think it's been proven to make you a better hitter or just how much it enhances your power #'s. Also, if pitchers are found to be on it then how can you punish hitters? Wouldn't it be a wash? I'm not saying I agree with their use, I'm just playing devil's advocate.
February 18, 200422 yr How can they? It wasn't a banned substance. I also don't think it's been proven to make you a better hitter or just how much it enhances your power #'s. Also, if pitchers are found to be on it then how can you punish hitters? Wouldn't it be a wash? I'm not saying I agree with their use, I'm just playing devil's advocate. I thought it was nothing more than a designer steroid which were banned this past year. I guess you are talking about how the records and such are from previous years where 'roids weren't banned?
February 18, 200422 yr I can't wait to see whose names are on that list. One Magglio Ordonez? Don't consider it out of the realm of possibilities.
February 18, 200422 yr One Magglio Ordonez? Don't consider it out of the realm of possibilities. That's a very valid point - how many of them are Sox players? How would we, as Sox fans react?
February 18, 200422 yr One Magglio Ordonez? Don't consider it out of the realm of possibilities. Would you please STOP spreading bulls*** rumors..
February 18, 200422 yr That's a very valid point - how many of them are Sox players? How would we, as Sox fans react? I personally wouldn't be bothered too much, I've come to accept that a lot of the players (hitters) use steroids. They've still gotta hit the ball, which is a very difficult thing for anyone to do, with or without steroids.
February 18, 200422 yr Would you please STOP spreading bulls*** rumors.. Haha, here's some food for thought for ya Miss Steff... O E O, steroids, O E O, steroids....
February 18, 200422 yr One Magglio Ordonez? Don't consider it out of the realm of possibilities. Maggs wouldn't be the first guy on the Sox I would suspect, but in this day and age nothing would surprise me. That being said, I would rather stay away from speculation that doesn't have at least some merit.
February 18, 200422 yr Maggs wouldn't be the first guy on the Sox I would suspect, but in this day and age nothing would surprise me. That being said, I would rather stay away from speculation that doesn't have at least some merit. i think id go with jose valentin first...just a hunch
February 18, 200422 yr My guess would be JR Like me now? Like me now? Hey Kenny feel my bicep and I'll give you an extra 500,000 to spend. Violent mood swings? Maybe Kenny and Steff (kidding dear) Hmmm, my guess would be if this thing heats up, and guys get busted based onFedEx shipments, players would ask for trades putting them closer to the California epicenter of the designer industry. Guys who have played for one team for years would suddenly want to be a Dodger. Or maybe the Angels.
February 18, 200422 yr I'd love to see the reaction on Mariotti's face when Sosa's name is revealed and Frank's isn't. I'd love to know what spin he would put on to protect Shammy, while asking them to test Frank again and again.
February 19, 200422 yr Willie Harris is pretty big for a 2nd baseman, he could also be on the list.. just my opinion
February 19, 200422 yr Jose is only 10 pounds heavier than he was in his early 20s. He doesn't look like a muscle-ripped 'roider and he sure doesn't hit like one. His younger brother is much stockier than him - that body type runs in the family. There's also a good chance he was one of the 15 players volunterily failing the test. I also don't think it's been proven to make you a better hitter or just how much it enhances your power #'s They make you stronger, quicker as well as allow for better endurance AND faster recovery time. No, I can't see how that could inflate one's production..... Between this and Steinbrennergate, this beautiful game is going to hell and fast. :puke
February 19, 200422 yr Author If there is one team .... big if, I know .... that I would bet on NOT having any steriod enhanced players, it would be the Sox. That is simply because of the attempt they made to intentionally fail those tests to force the issue of steriod testing.
February 20, 200422 yr I think you may be right. Let's start a Roid Pool or Sox Roid Pool or something like that. Come on.
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