Roy Oswalt Weighs In

On the surface, why would you care what Roy Oswalt has to say about steroids?  Would you care what Ja Rule had to say around the time of 9/11? Probably not.  

But, in an interview today with MLB.com, Oswalt came out with some decidedly pointed opinions (i.e., not your traditional MLB perspective):

"The few times we played them, when he got hits, it could have cost me a game," Oswalt said. "It could have cost me money in my contract. He cheated me out of the game and I take it personally, because I've never done [PEDs], haven't done it, and they're cheating me out of the game."

"The ones that have come out and admitted it, and are proven guilty, [their numbers] should not count. I've been cheated out of the game," Oswalt continued. "This is my ninth year, and I've done nothing to enhance my performance, other than work my butt off to get guys out. These guys [who took PEDs] have all the talent in the world. All-Star talent. And they put times two on it."

Those are fightin' words, Mr. Oswalt.  Then again, it is refreshing to have an athlete come out and say something that so many of us "non-world-class athletes" think.

Everyone in the "club" has come out defending A-Rod, saying that it was great that he apologized.  They're all looking to make amends, to apologize, to move on.  Not Oswalt.  His words are a bit harsh, possibly a bit extreme, but kudos to him for speaking his mind.  And, he's right.  If he didn't do steroids, why is it fair that other guys were doing it?  Not that its a new perspective, but it's certainly nice to hear from someone that plays, as opposed to a geeks like us.

What do you think?  Is Oswalt out of line?  Should the numbers be stricken from the record?  Get at us.