What's 62? In '98 dyams, 62 was the number. I know it's not anymore, and Big Mac hit 70 that year. But it was a major accomplishment then. I certainly don't remember any Maris 61 markers anywhere. And before '98, that # was touted as unreachable, so why didn't Maris get the recognition? I absolutely don't agree with San Fran's "washing of the hands" of Bonds, and he deserves some sort of commemorative something, but it doesn't have to be pasted all over the place.
What in the hell does Rich Aurilia do since you brought it up? I haven't the faintest idea. He doesn't do anything, which was my point. He, along with practically everyone else who filled/fills the Giants roster for a few years now, and currently, are not good. Aurilia has been with the Giants, and is scheduled to be their third baseman again this season. I was only commenting on the fact Bonds was the only reason San Fran's stadium was full, the bay was full of canoes, kayaks, and boats, and that all will be nothing but a memory this season.
He doesn't do anything, which was my point. I know, I was just playing along.
I'm surprised that the Giants didn't carry the Bonds hype out a little longer, considering how he's been supported by fans there. They'll need some of that residual good feeling during rebuilding. Maybe the league nudged them into pushing Bonds out of the spotlight a little faster, given how he's got significant embarrassment potential for many months ahead.
There are a couple other factors to consider here: 1) Barry Bonds is not retired. Granted he hasn't signed with another club either, but it's not customary to pay tribute to a former team member unless he's retired. 2) Even when he does retire, Bonds will go down as one of the least likeable guys in the majors. Only the Giants die hard fans are going to remember him fondly. You don't see monuments to Ty Cobb anywhere but Cooperstown do you? 3) Despite the perceived slight now, the Giants will do the right thing when he retires. It may not be the bling shrine he THINKS he deserves, but it will be appropriate. The questions now are: how long will it take hime to retire, and how much whining will there be in the mean time?
Another point to consider, Tinman, is what ballclub wants to have to milk Barry Bonds? And just whose responsibility is it? And is it safe to drink? I mean, would it be sort of like the radioactive spider that bit Peter Parker? I guess that's more than one point.
what is it with they milked him. they paid him $20,000,000 a year.who milked who?
what is it with they milked him. Ah say, it's a joke, son. Did ya', ah say, did ya' read all the comments? The axe is a choppin' but there 'aint no chips a flyin'. Camptown races sing their song~Do Dah~Do-Dah!
hey thx-1138 i am refering to grumwork@8.09 so just cool your heels.
I thought that they just took down all the signage involved with the home run record race. Since bonds is no longer a Giant, it seems entirely appropriate. However, given the underlying feelings about bonds in the Giants boardroom, I would also guess that there might have been a teeny weeny little bit of f*ck bonds when it all came down.
He should profit. I doubt those packed-houses the past few years were showing up to watch Omar Vizquel hit ground balls, or Rich Aurilia do whatever the hell Rich Aurilia does. Right. So they both profited off of it. Excellent. They'll put up a plaque to honor his accomplishment. Perhaps people would be a lot more inclined to honor him publicly if he was a nicer guy. It's an argument for why not to be an asshole when you accomplish something.
Hey chip chop, grum didn't say anything about Bonds or the Giants milking anybody. And it's kind of customary to direct your comments to whom you are addressing. That will avoid further confusion. Boy is about as sharp as a bag a wet mice. Put mah money on tha' bobtailed nag~Oh the Do Dah Day!
excuse me o brilliant one. i meant rock star 2001. you can still cool your heels
Dude, lighten up. And try the shift key. Also would like to point out, as others have, that the Giants probably made more money off Bonds than Bonds made off the Giants. And the Giants don't have the steroidically enhanced teets the Barry apparently has. The milking part was a one sided affair.
It's an argument for why not to be an asshole when you accomplish something. By far the smartest quote in this thread, dfleming. If it were Tiger or MJ, even with the same allegations hanging over their heads, would it be handled the same way?
I wonder what the cream content of Barry's milk is? THX...yer killin' me son... I keep my feathers numbered for just such an ocassion.
Ah was a wonderin' if any of this was a gettin thru that little blue bonnett of yours. Glad ta' see ya' up and about, budman. I was, ah say I was fixin' ta go over ta ole chip chop's house and bury the hatchet. No, not in yer fool head, boy.
I think they should put a lifesize bronze statue of Bonds in the batter's box where he was standing when he hit his last homerun. That would make Giants games more fun to watch.
I think they should put a lifesize bronze statue of Bonds in the batter's box where he was standing when he hit his last homerun. He'd still get intentionally walked.
I think they should put a lifesize bronze statue of Bonds in the batter's box The already have a bronze statue of a drug fueled Giants player.
