On the Usefullness of the Mitchell Report

The Mitchell Report contains information about players using steroids, HGH, etc. Here is the run-down of all former Dodgers (major league team only), and the quality of their evidence:



Kevin Brown: Radomski says he supplied Brown with HGH and steroids several times, and even produced a copy of a USPS Express Mail package. Enough to arouse suspicion.

Chris Donnels: Admitted to using steroids, HGH, and other drugs. Check included as well. Suspicious.

Eric Gagne: Mentions LoDuca bought him some the first time and later Gagne bought some himself. Includes USPS Express Mail receipt. Suspicious.

Matt Herges: Referred by LoDuca, wrote "Thanks!" in memo line of check. Probably true.

Phil Hiatt: Bought steroids and HGH, no checks or USPS receipts. Not compelling enough.

Darren Holmes: Told reporters he ordered HGH but never used it. Cut and dry.

Todd Hundley: Radomski sold him stuff and knew him since 1988. Donnels said he talked to him about steroids and Radomski when on the Dodgers too. Prett solid testimony, although physical evidence would be nice.

Mike Judd: Dodgers AAA strength and conditioning guy observed Judd and LoDuca inject each other with steroids. Compelling.

Paul Lo Duca: Letters to Radomski, records, 3 checks in the appendix, and mentions of referrals and injections. HGH and Steroids. A whole lot of stuff on this guy, most likely to go to jail (or at least deserve to).

Adam Riggs: Used HGH & Steroids. Referred by LoDuca. Moneygram and checks. Strong evidence.

F.P. Santangelo: Used HGH & Steroids. Checks. Referred Piatt. Doesn't look good.

Gary Sheffield: Use the cream on his knees, referred to by Bonds, Greg Anderson. Admitted to it, sort of.

Ismael Valdez: Reported by SF Chronicle to have bought HGH. Not enough to go on, but he sucks.

Todd Williams: Radomski said he sold him steroids once in 2001. Not too compelling, but suspicious.

It is particularly interesting how few sources provided so much information, which would lead one to believe that there is definitely more to be found. However, one has to wonder why so much inconsistency for receipt copies, checks, etc for some players over others.