McGwire

The writers have already turned down borderline candidates like Mark McGwire and Jeff Bagwell.

A budding rookie pitcher went up to McGwire at one point and suggested they go to dinner together.

But McGwire, unlike Bonds, played journalists like the marionettes they are.

Yes, McGwire did finally fess up during an interview with Bob Costas in 2010.

If Barry Bonds is going to trial for steroid use and perjuring himself before a grand jury, why not Mark McGwire?

Mrs. McGwire was helping in the kitchen, and Betty joined her and became a waitress herself.

Mrs. McGwire, who had stationed herself at the street door, suddenly cried out, "They are coming!"

John met Mrs. McGwire outside as the carriage was disappearing down the street.

Mrs. McGwire was there, hemming sheets for the house, and was deeply touched by his act.

"I'm very proud of my son," Mrs. McGwire said, looking after the boy with beaming eyes.