Barry Bonds

Originally Posted by Danzig

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1937594


http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/arc...used_steroids/




i really think bonds was out to use something that would extend his career--he had the ability to break the record if he stayed out there long enough--like the guy wrote at the end of the second article above, bonds was a hitter long before he started using anything.

thing is, a lot of people thought griffey jr could break the record, but injuries affect him pretty often--so he may not do it. so, altho bonds had the talent, the ability--what about artificially extending his career? after all, if you play longer, obviously you can get more runs, etc.

at any rate, the record imo will be tarnished-but it will still be his record.

Lets look at some facts and see where they were derived.

1. Hank Aaron has stated he will not attend the game or games Barry Bonds ties/breaks his record.

a.pure jealousy
b.he thinks his record is broken illegally
c.he actually will end up attending
d.he would not have attended no matter who breaks his record

waddaya think, why wont Hank attend? You can add some more choices if you wish.

2. How come Bud Selig has not yet decided if he will attend?

Oops I cant state that 1 or 2 are facts. I did not personally hear these men say this. I read that they said this.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by pgardn

Lets look at some facts and see where they were derived.

1. Hank Aaron has stated he will not attend the game or games Barry Bonds ties/breaks his record.

a.pure jealousy
b.he thinks his record is broken illegally
c.he actually will end up attending
d.he would not have attended no matter who breaks his record

waddaya think, why wont Hank attend? You can add some more choices if you wish.

2. How come Bud Selig has not yet decided if he will attend?

Oops I cant state that 1 or 2 are facts. I did not personally hear these men say this. I read that they said this.

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.

[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.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by pgardn

Lets look at some facts and see where they were derived.

1. Hank Aaron has stated he will not attend the game or games Barry Bonds ties/breaks his record.

a.pure jealousy
b.he thinks his record is broken illegally
c.he actually will end up attending
d.he would not have attended no matter who breaks his record

waddaya think, why wont Hank attend? You can add some more choices if you wish.

2. How come Bud Selig has not yet decided if he will attend?

Oops I cant state that 1 or 2 are facts. I did not personally hear these men say this. I read that they said this.

Hank has said from the outset that this is Barry's day and he didn't want to detract from that....I heard him say that!

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

Hank has said from the outset that this is Barry's day and he didn't want to detract from that....I heard him say that!

So the answer is d.

[timmgirvan]

That is the plain,simple,unfettered truth.....but don't tell the media!