... and cheaters never prosper (unless you are a professional athlete)

So, should I amend my last post or what? I have been asked by a number of people how I feel about Manny Ramirez and his streroid use. I don't really know how to feel; I haven't taken a whole lot of time to think about it because I am so sick of this stuff happening in baseball. I can't even stand to read about it - it just bugs me.

A week ago the Dodgers where on top of the baseball world - and realistically speaking, they should still be pretty competitive (I know they have lost 4 of 5 since losing Manny, but they were due to cool off and lose a few games, anyway) - but what kills me is that this euphoric sense of "this is our year" when the Dodgers were playing so well was forged by cheating.

Now looking ahead - the games will continue, Manny will hire an excellent spin doctor, er, PR Agent (hint to Manny: try calling A-Rod's agent, he did an excellent job of making it so we didn't care about his cheating), and we will forgive. Actually, we will look forward to Manny coming back and finishing the season. Manny will only make $14 million dollars this year (how will he make it), the Dodgers will make the playoffs and possibly win the World Series.

Ultimately, nothing will change. The Dodgers are still going to do what the Dodgers are going to do. Manny will still be rich. Too many athletes will continue to cheat. We will continue to watch, listen to, and attend the games, paying the salaries that afford them this lifestyle and encourage them to skirt the rules.

Again... should I amend my last post, or what?