Okay . . . Now about that Mitchell Report . . .

I have to admit I wasn't rivited to the spot when the report came out (although I probably should have been). Did some of the names on the list suprise me? Some . . . yes, some . . . no.

Maybe it was because, being a Giants fan and all, I'm freakin' tired of hearing about the whole steroids thing!

Does Barry Bonds have something to do with that? Yes and No.

A few weeks ago when Barry was first indited, I talked to my dad about it (an avowed Barry basher). He was asking me what I thought about it and basically pointing out that Barry was getting what he deserved.

Now although I don't disagree about him about Barry being indited about the perjury (not that I would admit that to him) . . . but the thing that set me off in the conversation what the that fact that Barry is being made the example. Mostly because he's known as a jerk in the media.

The thing is . . . the steroids culture in baseball has been so pervasive for so long, that I think singling Barry out is just wrong! ALL baseball players who were (and are) juiced should be held accountable. That includes players like Sammy Sosa and Mark McGuire.

In short . . . if you're going to asterik Barry's record-breaking home run . . . you need to do the same for Mark in 1997 . . . or for that matter, just asterik the past 15-20 years of baseball records.

Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it?

Don't get me wrong, I am incredibly happy that this report has come out and that all of baseball's dirty little secrets are being aired for all the world to see . . .

In the hope that things will change for my son . . .

I've mentioned in the past that Kid #3 is my jock. I had never seen a child who takes such joy out of physical activity until he came into my life almost 6 years ago. But from the time he was 18 months old, he has shown an incredible talent and inate ability that I didn't even know existed up until that point.

He loves, and has shown an appitude for all sports, but there's one area that he shines in particular . . . baseball.

Now I don't have a crystal ball, and I have no idea whatsoever if he will ever play baseball professionally or otherwise . . .

But I'm hopeful that this report will make the sport clean up it's act so I don't have to worry about what my son may or may not put in his body in the hopes of playing like Barry or Mark.

I hope he just plays for himself and his love of the game.

And that's my rant for the day . . .

Thanks for listening. :)