The yearning for success, the lure of fame, and the large amounts of money involved are all reasons why players choose to take the easier route. ... Twenty million dollars assuages any of the risks involved with the abuse. For the low income Latin American and Cuban players, the amount of money received in baseball is especially worth the risk of shooting up. ...
After hearing the voice say, "If you build it, he will come," Ray risked the economic and emotional stability of the family he loved dearly to build a baseball field. ... The book tells you that he was involved in throwing the 1919 World Series and that he had the best batting average of .375. ... This journey involved traveling to Boston and to the Midwest as well as facing issues within himself that he has successfully hidden from for years. ...
Steroids In Baseball Steroids are illegal drugs that unnaturally boost strength and muscle mass; their consequences are detrimental to a player's health and to the sport's popularity. Ethics and steroids are two very important issues dealing with the well-being of all sports, but especially basebal...
