Enlightening, controversial ideas on weight training, diet, exercise, running, biking, home workouts and more. Devil Rays coach Frank Howard said players aren't any stronger than they were 30 years ago.
Players take better care of themselves today.
It behooves them to, the salary structure being what it is. No question we've got some amazing specimens playing the game of baseball. Management likes the way players take care of themselves today. Some might wonder about the what-ifs for players from the past. His reported hangovers had to hurt his performance, not to mention the residual effect drinking had on his liver.