Study: Half of players named in Mitchell report saw improvement

Here's something to chew on for those people who think findings obtaine by he Mitchell report on steroid abuse aren't a big deal.

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:

Just more than half of the 90 Major League baseball players named in the Mitchell Report boosted their performances within the first two seasons after they were linked to performance-enhancing drugs, a Journal Sentinel analysis found.

More than one in three players - 33 in total - immediately improved in the first season compared with their career averages.

The list of 27 hitters and 19 pitchers who allegedly "juiced" and raised their statistical performances includes stars such as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Jason Giambi.

But performance-enhancing drugs didn't just launch superstar careers. They also might have extended them, not just among superstars but also journeymen.

I call that cheating.

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