He's 53 and hasn't played in the majors since '05 but Rafael Palmeiro is eyeing a comeback

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Here's something I bet you never thought you'd hear: Rafael Palmeiro, who famously testified to Congress in March of 2005 that he never used steroids before getting suspended in August of 2005 for using steroids, is considering an MLB comeback at the ripe age of 53.

Palmeiro, who played from 1986-2005, hit 569 homers in his career. He is adamant he can still rake, telling The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, "There's no doubt in my mind I can do it. I've taken care of myself really well. I've been working out for years. Everything feels better than when I played."

It seems Palmeiro, who played for the Cubs, Rangers and Orioles, is motivated by the steroids scandal.

"Maybe 12 years later, I can prove to the whole world that I didn't need anything to have a good career," he said. "Maybe 12 years later, if I can come back and prove I don't need anything as an older player with an older body, then people might think, 'OK, maybe he didn't do anything intentionally.'"

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