Two MLB network broadcasters - as opposed to the former players who work for them - have dared to say, “No one cares about steroids anymore. The new generation of fans doesn’t know about it or care. Put those PED players on the Hall of Fame ballot already,” which infuriated me, and horrified the former players and other broadcasters around them when they said it. It was only briefly discussed, thank Gawd, doubtless because MLB told them to shut up about putting cheaters on the ballot.
One of the “who cares” idiots* also said Shohei Ohtani should quit pitching after he’d had a lousy outing. Only one. I stabbed the pause button and said, “If you really think that, then you better quit your job as soon as Ohtani wins his next game, because you were wrong.” Ohtani deserves the MVP, and if he wins it, that should make that broadcaster feel like the fool he is. Being a fool, it won’t happen. More’s the pity.
*I can’t remember his name - he’s addicted to metrics, wrote a book, and wears only cowboy boots. I’d wager he’s never been within six feet of a horse, let alone saddled one.
