The best example of how impossible it will be for Major League Baseball to crack down on steroids is the fact that baseball and the media are still talking about the problem as “steroids.”
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that it will be very difficult for Major League Baseball to stop players from using performance-enhancing drugs like steroids. The reason is that people still refer to the problem as "steroids," when in reality, there are many different types of drugs that players might use to improve their performance. As long as the issue is only discussed in terms of "steroids," it will be hard for the league to effectively address the broader problem of drug use in baseball.
About Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell is a renowned Canadian journalist, author, and public speaker known for his thought-provoking books and podcast. He has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1996 and has published seven books, in addition to hosting the popular podcast Revisionist History.
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