Did Rickey Henderson use steroids?

Now that I have your attention, let me get this out of the way: I have nothing factual to back this up other than some oblique quotes from Jose Canseco and good, old-fashioned deduction.

David Ortiz issues statement, speaks to reporters

David Ortiz issued a press release on the allegations that he used steroids in 2003, then spoke to reporters. Check out what he had to say.

7/30: Say it ain’t so….

Talk about kicking a team while they’re down….

Ortiz and Ramirez Said to Be on 2003 Doping List (via NYTimes)

Should be interesting to watch this play out. Still gathering my thoughts.

Lars Anderson: ‘Learning how to deal with own expectations’

Drafted in the 18th round in 2006, Lars Anderson burst on the scene after a strong 2007. In 2008, Anderson did nothing to dispel his skyrocketing value, closing the year out with a .316/.436/.526 line in Double-A Portland in 41 games.

This year, Anderson has returned to Portland for what many thought would be a temporary situation. Instead, as the 21-year old struggles with adversity, he’s been leapfrogged in the SoxProspects.com prospect standings by Josh Reddick as the organization’s top bat.

While a line of .257/.350/.385 with eight home runs in 394 at-bats doesn’t exactly make one drool, Anderson’s hitting is too advanced to last. So what’s the problem?