A study published in the November edition of the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research revealed some interesting conclusions...
“if MLB states that the use of these substances is prohibited, any player who uses them is breaking the rules.”
MLB did not institute a rule probhiting steroids until very recently (something like 2004 or 2005). Thus James is correct when discussing the 1990s. At best, I believe there was a rule instituted by the Players Association that required players to pledge that they would not use steroids in the 1990s.
“if MLB states that the use of these substances is prohibited, any player who uses them is breaking the rules.”
MLB did not institute a rule probhiting steroids until very recently (something like 2004 or 2005). Thus James is correct when discussing the 1990s. At best, I believe there was a rule instituted by the Players Association that required players to pledge that they would not use steroids in the 1990s.