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Originally Posted by Carplos
This is ridiculous. Steroids or HGH aren't going to change the overall talent of a pitcher. It's not gonna give them more movement or a significant increase in velocity. You're not gonna develop a Mussina curve or Rivera cutter because of drugs. They will help you recover from injuries better--which could in turn make the majors more likely for on-the-line players, but doubtful it helped Pettitte beyond health reasons.
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Yeah I didn't mean to say that they will make a significant talent upgrade for pitchers (although i think it could help a bit), but definitely in staying healthy and recuperating from injuries.