Alex Rodriguez

It really isn't Alex Rodriguez's fault.

How many times have you done something wrong because you knew you wouldn't get caught? Alex Rodriguez was doing just that. Major League Baseball's testing policies are just not strict enough, and Boston's David Ortiz mentioned this in an interview. I also agreed with him when he said that the penalties weren't harsh enough when someone tests positive. It is the job of the governing body of any group to enforce their rules. If the League isn't going to administer tests, the players are going to use every advantage at their disposable. And with deep pockets, the players can use a lot.

Athletes, for the most part, can take great pride in how good they are at their profession. They want to be the best, especially when being the best gets the player a bigger contract. Why shouldn't a person be able to buy a huge house, a fast car, and expensive jewelry?