Barry Bonds

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Danzig

well, as for hank aaron--if it was me, i probably wouldn't be there either. why would he need to be? but it might be a combo of what you put up there--i mean, the guy can't be thrilled that he's gonna be #2. as for selig, he should be there.

Selig has to attend, it's his job to represent baseball, reports are coming out that indeed he will...the owners simply won't allow him to not be there! Aaron...probably a combination, traveling from park to park at his age...it could take some time afterall, especially the way teams refuse to pitch to Bonds. Frankly, I don't think it matters either way.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Selig has to attend, it's his job to represent baseball, reports are coming out that indeed he will...the owners simply won't allow him to not be there! Aaron...probably a combination, traveling from park to park at his age...it could take some time afterall, especially the way teams refuse to pitch to Bonds. Frankly, I don't think it matters either way.

yeah, i don't think aaron needs to be there, but absolutely bud selig should be.

[Bigsmc]

Bowie Kuhn wasn't there for Aaron's 715th, so why is it such a big deal that Bud be there when Barry breaks the record? I'm pretty sure Barry could care less, so why should we care?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Bowie Kuhn wasn't there for Aaron's 715th, so why is it such a big deal that Bud be there when Barry breaks the record? I'm pretty sure Barry could care less, so why should we care?

he wasnt? hmm, didn't realize.

just everyone take notice of the pitchers name when he hits the record setter. the guy will be a future trivia answer.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by Danzig

he wasnt? hmm, didn't realize.

just everyone take notice of the pitchers name when he hits the record setter. the guy will be a future trivia answer.

Saw it on ESPN this morning... I cheated. Also heard Milo Hamilton's call of 715 and the name Al Downing (speaking of trivia answers) suddenly was shaken from the cobwebs in my head.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Saw it on ESPN this morning... I cheated. Also heard Milo Hamilton's call of 715 and the name Al Downing (speaking of trivia answers) suddenly was shaken from the cobwebs in my head.

well, i'm glad you heard that...helps put things in perspective regarding all the hubbub now.