Superb post.

I actually thought a lot of Ron's post was fairly bizarre...does that
mean he is on 'roids ? ;-)

Cheers
Rich

Sean Wilson wrote:

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>
>
> Hard to prove a negative. It is certainly possible Nomar did steriods,
> but you leave out one of the most valid inferences - many high
> performing players from the 1990's and beyond have been proven to have
> used steroids or other PED's.
>
> You tend to throw a lot of cow sh*t on the barn door. OK Nomar's body
> and possibly his injuries may indicate the use of steroids, but what
> "bizarre" injuruies and "bizarre" behaviour and responses are you
> talking about? The Nomar I saw every day was mild-mannered, quiet and
> level-headed guy. I never saw anything "bizarre" about Nomar, except
> maybe his nose ('roids?). This is what most frurstrated, wannabe
> shut-ins hated about Nomar, his "attitude". Same with Manny. I either
> had trashed the dougout after a strikeout, maybe some would like them
> more. Does nothing for me.
>
> Unreasonable contract position? I'm glad he didn't take the contract,
> but the Sox offered him a contract, Nomar's agent engaged in
> negotiations as is the norm, and the Sox pulled the offer. That is
> unreasonalbe. Funny how we heard all about this contract negotiation
> from Luccino, while the supposed policy is not to discuss contract
> issues. Funny.
>
> --- On *Fri, 7/10/09, NebraskaRSfan /<airchief43@cox.net>/* wrote:
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>
> From: NebraskaRSfan <airchief43@cox.net>
> Subject: RE: Friendly Fenway Re: Nomar Dreams Of Finishing Career
> With Red Sox
> To: friendlyfenway@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, July 10, 2009, 10:35 PM
>
> LOL, Nomar’s bizarre behavior screamed roids… his sudden bulking
> up for the infamous SI Cover screamed roids. His sudden and
> bizarre injuries screamed roids. His unreasonable position in
> contract negotiations screamed roids. His change in temperament to
> become erratic in what he said to media screamed roids. His
> sulking in the dug out screamed roids…. His bizarre method of
> responding to team management concerning the Achilles heal injury
> screamed roids… his bizarre responses to Boston media during his
> honeymoon screamed roids
>
>
>
> Maybe Nomar did not do roids.. we may never know for sure.. but
> the laws of probability suggest otherwise.
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
>
> *From:* friendlyfenway@ yahoogroups. com [mailto: friendlyfenway@
> yahoogroups. com ] *On Behalf Of *Kathy B
> *Sent:* July 10, 2009 10:04
> *To:* friendlyfenway@ yahoogroups. com
> *Subject:* Re: Friendly Fenway Re: Nomar Dreams Of Finishing
> Career With Red Sox
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Ok then,
>
>
>
> I don't believe for a minute that Nomar was on steroids.
> Everything I ever read while he was with the Sox told me that he
> had an amazing work ethic when he played with the Sox. Boot camp
> type workouts in the off season.
>
>
>
> I think he Felt hurt when he didn't get the support from Boston
> that he thought he deserved.
>
>
>
> ok, my 2 cents
>
>
>
> Kathy B
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> *From:* Larry Bromley
> <http://us.mc1104.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=labro54@yahoo.com>
>
> *To:* friendlyfenway@ yahoogroups. com
> <http://us.mc1104.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=friendlyfenway@yahoogroups.com>
>
>
> *Sent:* Friday, July 10, 2009 12:38 AM
>
> *Subject:* Friendly Fenway Re: Nomar Dreams Of Finishing
> Career With Red Sox
>
>
>
> Does he LOOK like a juicer? WTH is that question for? You
> start out defending him, then there's that little implication.
> Are you suspicious of anyone who gets hurt now? I'd like to
> see this group suddenly come to life in response to the
> steriod claim.
>
> go.john99 <no_reply@.. .> wrote:
> >
> > Nomar was absolutely one of my favorites. The talk shows were
> still trying to badmouth him Monday, saying they didn't think
> he was sincere with his pre-game comments. I think he is
> sincere and seemed to appreciate the ovation.
> >
> > The unanswered question is was he a juicer and did this
> contribute to his quick downfall, or was it just injuries? I
> still appreciate all he did, including the 3 HR game I saw
> (the one on his birthday).
>
>