So a recent independent study has shown that baseballs used in 1998, including McGuire's #70, contained a "synthetic rubber ring" surrounding the standard rubber core. What I find amusing about this is not that balls were juiced, but what Mr. DuPuy had to say..."We are satisfied that the ball comports with all major league specifications," DuPuy said. "Beginning in 2000, we have had annual independent testing done by UMass at Lowell, baseball research center, under the direction of Dr. James Sherwood, and those tests have showed full compliance with standards."
Notice how he says, current balls meet specs. Balls starting in 2000 meet specs. He does not say balls in 1998 meet specs. So to me, he's pretty much admitting that balls in 1998 were juiced, or he doesn't have a clue if they were or not. Thanks Mr. DuPuy for clearing that up.
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