Mark McGwire further resists cooperation in steroid investigation

Gone are the days when former St. Louis Cardinal and Oakland Athletic, Mark McGwire swung mightily in a batter's box, hitting homeruns left and right. Retiring too early was a quick way out for McGwire. It was obvious his body was wearing down after 1998 and his age was becoming a factor with his health. On the other hand, so was the harmful substances he used to obtain high athletic performance. After refusing to comment during the congressional meeting in Washington D.C. a few years back the former Major League star still finds himself being cornered by Congress.


Senator Jim Mitchell, who is conducting an in-depth investigation in MLB tried again to ask for McGwire's participation and answering some questions, but the big galoot and his legal team declined. McGwire should be ashamed of himself, thinking it's not his responsibility to cooperate in this investigation and shed further light on a rising, controversial issue. Several players who've been suspected of steroid use are left out of the picture as well. Congress needs to interrogate Gary Sheffield, Sammy Sosa, Greg Vaughn, and Juan Gonzalez. They were all right in the thick of things during the late '90s.

Until enough pressure is used nothing will ever change because guys like McGwire won't bulge a bit, refusing to be a part of any negative publicity or event. Since his retirement McGwire has become like Barry Bonds, always dodging questions concerning his past. If he used banned illegal performancing enchancing drugs he might as well come clean. I'm sure people will eventually forgive me instead of always wondering whether he robbed fans and baseball of special moments by cheating. For the game's stake, let's hope that will hold true on down the road.