what doesnt major league baseball not enforce the steroid rule?
453965
They do enforce it. Players are randomly tested, and they get suspended if they fail a test. Suspensions range from 10 days to 1 year (maybe more-- I can't remember exactly) depending on the number of times a player has been caught. Players have been caught, and they have been suspended. Some of the big names (like Barry Bonds) have never tested positive, so either they aren't taking anything or they have something to mask the drugs on the tests.
498243
If I may use some medical terminology, Bonds's cheating was chronic - that is, it was such that every time he took the field he was cheating because of what his did off-field, and it could not be detected by the umpires.  In Perry's case, it was an acute cheating - that is, the cheating only occurred on certain pitches and plays, and could easily be detected by any umpire who checked.
665534
yes, it is George Steinbrenner's rules. Everyone who got to the Yankees all have to do it. Esteban Loaiza had to shave when he got to the yankees, and Randy Johnson had to drop the mullet, perhaps the reason why he lost his zip on his fast ball. And Johnny damon is no exception to this rule, there goes his jesus haircut and beard.
554102
The steroid "issue" came about in football long before the present MLB situation. The NFL has been addressing roid use for quite awhile now. There's always ways to beat the system (like HGH), but they do a much better job of testing and addressing the problem than baseball has done thus far.
167219
Well, depending how theoretical you want to get.  There is an unenforced rule that a pitcher must throw a pitch within 20 seconds or a ball will be called.  He could do that 4 times, and a player would walk.  Then he could pick the player off.  The player would be out with 0 pitches.  Repeat 23 or 26 times, and you have a complete game without throwing a pitch.\n\nThe fact that the rule is not enforced is one problem with the scenario.  A player can also be out for changing which batter's box he stands in while the pitcher is ready to pitch.  So throw a few of those in there for variety's sake, and you get to 0 another way.
635215
I've said it several times and I'll say it again -- using steroids was not illegal when Bonds illegediely used steroids.  Furthermore, pitchers are strong and better now... something that can't be said about the days when guys like Babe Ruth played.\n\nFurthermore, steroids have brought the game back to where it is today.  Without the HR race between Mcguire and Sosa, baseball would still be a lame sport (after the strike of 94) that it had been.\n\nBonds did not do anything wrong, according to the then-current rules of baseball.\n\nTo answer the question -- no.  The A's or any team for that matter, should not throw up a gimme.  He needs to earn it, like he did with numbers 1 through 713.
406784
definately the intentional walks, it is cheap and takes the bat away from the hitter basically. im not saying it should entirely be done with because pitcher can still walk their batter by pitching outside the strike zone, but they need to regulate how many intentional walks are allowed. ive always wanted this type of rule where you are only allowed to intentionally walk a each batter once in a game. this is especially a good idea because of barry bonds and albert pujols type of players.
613335
Athletes are getting better and better but their cheating the game. It has gotten to the point that any time someone has done something great, people in the back of their heads are saying" Are they on steriods?" People/Fans are always going to wonder, this was never like this 10 years ago, but now, its a main stay in all sports. Unfortunitly it has really hindered sports, esp baseball, with the whole Barry Bonds thing.
439395
Palmeiro suspended for steroids policy violation\n\nfirst "big league" player
1125766
YANKEES RULE!!!!!!!\nU gotta admire thier morals and code of conduct set by the owner. No long or facial hair. They get the most becuz they are the most. There is more pressure put on that to perform each and every season. They are in the spotlight 24/7. Take it from a baseball coaches wife-no one likes the winning team or coach.
439144
Yes,these cheats are threatening the Integrity of baseball Itself.There should be a freeze on all record-setting until this scourge is eradicated from the game.Or the fans should let there feelings be known and unite against this.there are to many good men who's outstanding achievements are being disgraced by this behavior.Good Question Now Lets Act!
248835
Baseball rules are tricky because there are so many ways to itterpret them. This is what I've figured out so far...\n\nIf the ball bounces infront or is nowhere near the plate, it is considered a wild pitch (And believe me, there are jokers out there who will swing at something like that if they think it'll get em to first).\n\nIf the ball is caught by the catcher, the batter is just out. If the catcher drops the ball, it is considered just a passed ball *UNLESS* it is a third strike and results in a base. In that case, it is indeed an error on the catcher.
1115133
They change balls really often.  It's because they're worried about the ball being scuffed or damaged during the game.  The ump wants to ensure that the game isn't swayed in favor of either team.
551724
Steriods hurt baseball even before it became known. McGwire chasing the records rekindled interest. McGwire, Sosa and twenty others chasing the records just cheapened the records and made for longer games. Today's softball scores mean long games are assured. Modern society doesn't have that kind of time or interest. Most famlies are duel income families. People work long hours today and often face long commutes. So they work 8-10 hours then drive another 1-2 hours then get home and go to a ballpark for 4 hours and then drive home for as much as another hour. It's just too long. \n\nSince the scandal came out now there's a big contraversy about whether the records count. Whether players belong in the hall of fame. In my opinion known steroid users should be banned from the hall. Not for life. Might be one day in the future safe steriods are found and the records are re-instituted. Right now I think it'll be a slap in the face to all of those in the Hall for Bonds, McGwire, Sosa or Palmiero to get into the Hall. \n\nIt has also made baseball look really bad as most other sports have long ago tested for steroids. Ever since some ex pro football players started dropping from cancer likely related to steroid use. Baseball is way behind the times on this and the current steroid testing program is a joke. Steroid usage continues and the players association is trying to limit testing which is to the detriment of all MLB interests.
1002918
Yes, there is nothing in the rule book that states that this is against league rules.
1174238
From Major League rules;\n\n8.05\nIf there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when --\n\n(i) The pitcher, without having the ball, stands on or astride the pitcher’s plate or while off the plate, he feints a pitch;\n\nIn HS baseball, and most youth sanctions , the rule is within 5 feet of the rubber.
1038900
Nope.  Not until they do away with the offsides rule which will increase the scoring.  Americans like scoring.  That's one of the reasons that baseball is dying, which is also why they have juiced the ball, and ignored the steroid problem.  Anything to pick up the pace, and give people something to cheer about.  Also, soccer is too "stat-less".  Football, baseball, and basketball are constantly looking to new ways to measure success.  Besides a goal or a save, its hard for most to see any "good plays" to get excited about.