3 Weeks Ago, By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT > St. Louis Cardinals says (in McGwire Cheered by Fans, Evades Steroid Questions) ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Mark McGwire received a standing ovation from Cardinals fans Sunday in his first public appearance in St. Louis since admitting he used steroids.

Last Month, By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT > St. Louis Cardinals says (in McGwire Admits That He Used Steroids) Mark McGwire, the St. Louis Cardinals’ new hitting coach, said he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade, including when he broke the home run record in 1998.

And Matthew Leach from mlb.mlb.com says (in Cards put full support behind McGwire) Mark McGwire, hired in October as the Cardinals' hitting coach, publicly admitted that he used steroids and human growth hormone. As the story developed through the day, it became clear that his teammates -- not to mention his bosses -- had his back. Cards put full support behind McGwire