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Hafner - "I've never used steroids"

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  • ballpeenB ballpeen wrote on
    #2

    You know I have said differently, but if that is his statement, then I believe him.

    If everybody had like minds, we would never learn.
  • ballpeenB ballpeen

    You know I have said differently, but if that is his statement, then I believe him.

    B Beanpot wrote on
    #3

    @ballpeen said:

    You know I have said differently, but if that is his statement, then I believe him.

    Yep. I'm going to believe him until there's evidence that shoots that belief to hell. It's not his fault that he's a bulky guy in the steroid era.

    That said, I've used up all of my "Ah crap"'s when it comes to athletes and their PED denials. Won't blink an eye if he's outed as a user. Won't really care. The only thing I'll care about is the fact that he lied about it.

    But again, what else is supposed to do?

    He's both a victim and a beneficiary of playing in this era that has been built on steroids.

    Beanpot

  • ClevelandFanForLifeC ClevelandFanForLife wrote on
    #4

    i mean, he has been the same size since he joined the league. he didn't grow four sizes after coming into the majors. he seems legit.

    once a fan, always a fan. married to a steeler fan. aaaaaaaaah! --andy
  • ClevelandFanForLifeC ClevelandFanForLife

    i mean, he has been the same size since he joined the league. he didn't grow four sizes after coming into the majors. he seems legit.

    J JohnG71097 wrote on
    #5

    @clevelandfanforlife said:

    i mean, he has been the same size since he joined the league. he didn't grow four sizes after coming into the majors. he seems legit.

    First and Foremost I am an Indians Fan

    Travis has always been a favorite of mine, I saw his 2002 card from the Rangers the other day( currently looking for it online to post it here)

    He has a big frame and has added some muscle but no where near the steroids gym rats would have

    I always felt he may have been just a bit too muscle bound to where it may impede his swing a little but that is my opinion.

    I honestly believe that Hafner when he said didn't ever take steroids.

  • CowsrusC Cowsrus wrote on
    #6

    John, Don't know if this will come through. I always have trouble posting pictures but I found this one of Travis from 2002 with the Rangers. May not be the one you were talking about though.

    Heidi

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    Heidi ''Life's tough ... it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' --John Wayne
  • ATENEARSA ATENEARS wrote on
    #7

    LOL, don't want to be the nagging coach, but that old baseball card of Hafner displays some poor technique at fielding a ball. Is he ever gonna get his throwing hand in to secure it away and cut down on the transfer? LOL

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  • ballpeenB ballpeen wrote on
    #8

    At this point in time.....no.

    He isn't trying to make anything anymore, so there is no real incentive for him to be too concerned with mechanics.

    If someone had told him he wouldn't make it out of 'A" ball unless he improved his fielding, he might have.

    If everybody had like minds, we would never learn.
  • C CIMO. wrote on
    #9

    Well, at least it's nice to hear a guy give some honest (-sounding) answers, and not the canned "No. Never. Next question." responses. I believe him, but I'm still in the "wouldn't surprise me either way" boat.

  • ATENEARSA ATENEARS wrote on
    #10

    I hate those that used that went from skinny to huge ...

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  • ATENEARSA ATENEARS

    LOL, don't want to be the nagging coach, but that old baseball card of Hafner displays some poor technique at fielding a ball. Is he ever gonna get his throwing hand in to secure it away and cut down on the transfer? LOL

    ? Masters wrote on
    #11

    @atenears said:

    LOL, don't want to be the nagging coach, but that old baseball card of Hafner displays some poor technique at fielding a ball. Is he ever gonna get his throwing hand in to secure it away and cut down on the transfer? LOL

    Probably one of the many reasons he became primarily a DH

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