Yeah, I disagree as well. I don't think its going to get worse. If anything, the testing and punishment will get tougher. More players are starting to voice their opinions on the matter (McCarthy, Shoemaker, CJ, etc.) Those who do PEDs are starting to be shunned by the other players.
Do I think A-Rod has handled the situation the right way? No. A-Rod is in no way the pioneer of steroids. They were around way before him. I do believe less and less players are on the juice now since the Mitchell Report and the new testing rules came into play. Also, A-Rod "negotiating his penalty" won't be the case with someone who actually tests positive on a test. A positive test result equals an automatic suspension, no negotiating.