Talkin’ Baseball, Steroids and “The Code” With Author Ross Bernstein

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 Talkin’ Baseball, Steroids and “The Code” With Author Ross Bernstein
"The Code" in baseball is an interesting aspect but often not discussed aspect of the game. Just this past week, both Richie Sexson and Joba Chamberlain have caused ripples in the game because of it. In Sexson's case, he thought a Kason Gabbard pitch was a little too high (it was) and a little too tight (it wasn't) and charged the mound. The incident led to a bench-clearing brawl spearheaded ... [link]

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Daily Steroid Briefing
Published 5/10/2008 by GRG51 at Steroid Nation
... 1.  Author of the book "The Code" talks about the code against steroid use.  (Ross Berstein at Seamheads.com) 2.  Why race horses die (popsci.com) 3.  Talking steroids and HGH in sports.  (BC Critics) 4.  A bit late on this post, but here is an interview with Jose Canseco (The LAist) 5.  Pole vaulter Giuseppe Gibilisco returns after steroids suspension; aims for Beijing Olympics.  (International Herald Tribune) ...

Seamheads: Talkin’ Baseball, Steroids and “The Code” With Author Ross Bernstein
Published 5/10/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Seamheads: Talkin’ Baseball, Steroids and “The Code” With Author Ross Bernstein It takes more than math to figure out the code! BJ: On Sunday, I watched the Phils and Giants and in the game, a Giants’ player crushed Carlos Ruiz at the plate and later in the game, it looked like Giants’ first baseman Rich Aurilia was upset that Shane Victorino might have spiked him at first base. After the game, Victorino commented on the play at the plate and that he thought it was unnecessary. After reading “The Code” it made me wonder if maybe Victorino spiked Aurilia on purpose. ...

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