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Mitchell Report Rocks MLB
Steroids in Baseball? And How!
His judgment cometh, and that right soon. -- The Shawshank Redemption
After 20 months worth of interviews and investigations, former senator George Mitchell presented his report on steroid use among Major League Baseball players.
In the days leading up to the big reveal, searches on the touchy topic arched upwards. Following the report's publication on Thursday, lookups on the accused players surged to new heights.
So, which players are listed on the "PDF heard 'round the world"? Roger Clemens was called out, rocketing his searches upwards. Other notable big leaguers include Miguel Tejada, Eric Gagne, Gary Sheffield, and Andy Pettitte. Retired players David Justice, Mo Vaughn, and Kevin Brown were also mentioned. Not surprisingly, Barry Bonds and Jose Canseco were listed as well.
Stay tuned to the Buzz as we're sure the report's effect on Search has just begun.
Filed under: Drugs, MLB, Baseball Players
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