Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer interviews an anonymous player about amphetamine use:

"Speed," said the current Phillie, who asked not to be named, for fear of tarnishing his reputation. "It's bad for your cardio. It's unhealthy. But I did it."

He did it every day for the last few seasons, and so, he estimated, did half the position players in the big leagues.

It's quite a fascinating article. Players feel they can quit, but I wonder if the addiction will overcome their better judgement:

"Guys are definitely talking about it," the Phillies player said. "I haven't seen anything in this clubhouse. But I don't think it'll become an issue until the season starts.

"There are players who obviously think they need it, and I'm sure they will take it. But they'll pick their days and take their chances on testing."

Update: Was Watching notes another article on greenies. And Terry Francona doesn't think it will make a difference.

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