If there is ever an open 1st base with Cabrera, I would rough ridin' walk him. The dude is unreal.
Does anyone think he takes/took roids?
I don't think so, he's surrounded by stud hitters. nothing to look at him is eyepopping and his power numbers aren't CRAZY.
I'm with the BALCO guy (I think it was him) in saying he believes 50-60% of players use some sort of PED at some point in the season. It doesn't have to be steroids, but even illegal muscle recovery and endurance drugs/supplements. He talked about one he commonly used with athletes that athletes take after workouts/games and it at least triples oxygen/blood flow to the muscles and body and allows for complete recovery therefore allowing larger gains and less degradation throughout the season. He said some used them after games and their urine would be clean by the next morning.
Why wouldn't you use? If you don't get caught, you have the ability of signing a ridiculous contract. If you do get caught, you miss 1/3 of 1 season. All incentives and no risk.