i just finished reading Canseco's book; i am going to answer a couple posts using the rationale he gave for figuring which players might be apt to use steroids, and why, since this thread broaches the topic of Miami players possibly on the juice...
"Maybe 1-2 players. I doubt JT is he has a family etc, and makes enough money as it is. I doubt he would mess around with steroids."
following Canseco's rationale, steroids are safe if used properly (he is 100% sure of this in his own mind), and the fact that JT has a family would make him more likely to use them to gain a competitive edge, thus earning more money thru bigger contracts and ensuring his families financial security forever.
"Zach Thomas. He's got that steroid face."
Canseco made a point to "out" Jason Giambi for being obvious because of the bloated look in his face and the "lack of definition" Giambi had (i guess as compared to Canseco who has always been pretty ripped). he stressed the water retention evident in Giambi's face and neck as signs of an obvious steroid user, but one who did not know how to properly mix the steroids he was taking or cycle them for the best results. in that regard alone, Zach could be regarded as showing signs of steroid use. his face does look puffy, and he has always fought the "too small" stigma as a middle LB.
Canseco argued that far from the conventional wisdom that steroid use caused him to get injured more often and end his career early, that they did the opposite and lengthened his career because his body would have broken down on him much earlier had he not built it up "properly" through steroid use. he claims to have done alot of reading and research before beginning to use them and to have complete awareness as to what to take, what not to take or mix with orher Roids, and how long to cycle on and off of steroids to get results without causing liver damage from overloading. Canseco claims that if done properly the liver can filter the toxins effectively with no long term effects.
with the NFL being tons more physically brutal than MLB, i would not doubt that many players are finding ways to circumvent the league's policy... if you dont belive that, think back to when we discovered that RW failed his third drug test. now remember reading and hearing about all the "home remedies" player use to mask marijuana use? so much of this type of fruit juice, plus ingredient X, etc, etc... if they are willing to go to such lengths to smoke dope why wouldn't they be willing to do other things to hide steroid use?
