Health and Welfare and Cocaine Don’t Mix

So Bud Selig was concerned about the effect his decision regarding Darryl Strawberry’s future would have on Darryl’s health and the welfare of his family? Obviously, Mr. Strawberry is not too concerned about these issues or he would not continue using drugs and breaking the law. I just wish my employer were this naive.

DeMARCO GENTRY

Hawthorne

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After Commissioner Selig suspended Darryl Strawberry for a third drug-related offense, he said, “I worried about the effect my decision would have on his health and welfare of his family.” Commissioner Selig, what about the health and welfare of Pete Rose?

WAYNE MURAMATSU

Cerritos

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After all the negative things that have been said by everyone (including myself) about professional athletes, isn’t it time to point out some of the positives? For example, Darryl Strawberry has had three positives, Steve Howe had more positives than a gazillion batteries, and there are undoubtedly many more undiscovered potential positives lurking in places like the Caribbean, waiting only for an undercover Dodger scout to sign them before the DEA finds out that they’re there.

ALLEN E. KAHN

Playa del Rey