THIS MAKES ME SICK!!

You know, I thought politicians had the arrogance market cornered, but I see that professional athletes share in this dubious distinction.

Specifically, I am referring to Rafael Palmeiro's lame--NO disgusting attempt to blame a team mate for his failing a test for performance enhancing drugs. Not only has this pitiful example of an athlete lost all creditability, his carrer in baseball may be over as well due to an injury. Sorry Raffy-don't expect any sympathy from this individual.

Stating my feelings rather bluntly, you are an embarrassment to the game of baseball and the Baltimore Orioles. Your achievements have been overshadowed by your double-talk, first before Congress and in reports in the media. You remember--"I never used steroids, period!" Shaking your finger to make your point. Then you said--"I never intentionally took steroids." And now comes the greatest insult of them all, blaming Miguel Tejada for a B-12 shot that presumably caused a "false positive." Come on Raffy, just how stupid do you think people are?

The Management of the Orioles acted quite wisely when then sent you home for the remainder of the 2005 Season. Do Baltimore and the rest of baseball a gigantic favor and STAY THERE!!