[TomSportsHack]

And again, if they weren't specifically banned by the MLB in 2003 when he tested positive for them, what is the harm. He would have been a fool not to take them.

Please stop it.

Steroids are regulated under Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act and have been since 1991.
http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/steroids.html

http://www.steroidsinbaseball.net/commish/vincent.html
http://news.findlaw.com/legalnews/sports.../baseball/

"The possession, sale or use of any illegal drug or controlled substance by Major League players and personnel is strictly prohibited. Major League players or personnel involved in the possession, sale or use of any illegal drug or controlled substance are subject to discipline by the Commissioner and risk permanent expulsion from the game. In addition to any discipline this office may impose, a Club also may take action under applicable provisions of and special covenants to the Uniform Player's Contract."

The policy is there and has been there for a long time. Even though the union dragged its feet on agreeing to testing, it is a fact that A-Rod, the other 103 players on that list and an unknown number of other players violated federal drug-trafficking laws and MLB policy.