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You're right... I never saw the way McGwire was in Oakland. I'm just basing this on the limited footage I've seen of him talking with the media (aside from his homerun chase in 1998, where he was extremely media friendly). And you mentioned something I meant to ask Cobaincola as well.. He has already accused Bonds a couple of times of beating his wife.. Where the hell did that come from? 694006[/snapback] http://fl.bna.com/fl/19990427/75328.htm 694047[/snapback] Umm... you don't expect me to read that entire thing do you? I think you confuse this forum with a job, cobain.. I find it hilarious all the time you put into finding links and this and that... I come here to talk baseball dude.. To have a good time with some other baseball fans... i don't come here to do what I have to do at work... Knock yourself out with all the links and all the research you do.. God bless you for having the time. As for me, you will always win a battle when it comes to providing sources, cause I honestly don't care as much as you do and cannot put the time into it that you do. Now, to quickly address your link, cause I know how you get when people avoid your questions or comments. I didn't read it, but at a quick glance it just looked like Bonds was being charged with something.. Whatever the charge was, that's all it is.. a charge. By no stretch of the imagination does that mean he's guilty.. It's pretty evident that you really really don't like Barry. We get it. Your point is well taken. I understand... 694077[/snapback] All the work to find links? Everyone knows he's had spousal abuse charges filed against him, all it took was going to yahoo.com and then typing: Barry Bonds Spousal Abuse... It was very arduous. We get it that you like Bonds. So much so that you will stand behind him no matter how many times he lies to you as fan because you're that stupid. I understand....

Damn...I wonder why Griffey was so loved during the 90s...must have been a white man in a black man's body. did i ever say that a black player can't be given a good image? No, but they do have to suck up to the media for that. A white player doesn't You'd have to a huge idiot to suggest that Aaron and Bonds' struggles are comparable.? Most of the hate toward Aaron was racial and he still held his head high.? He was never involved in steroids, he never abused his spouse, he never issued racial comments, he was never full of himself, never had a mistress.? He conducted himself like a true professional day in and day out.? Bonds isn't worthy to be in the same sentence as Aaron. Aaron molested children. Yeah, that's not true, but that's about the same as you saying Bonds was a wifebeater or had a mistress. You've never heard Aaron talk about the racist stuff he went through? What about Aaron using amphedamines, which was/ still is against the law? Bonds alledgedly used THG, which wasn't against the law at the time he alledgedly did it. And Bonds is a professional. He's never broken any rules, never gotten into trouble with the law, is one of the most dedicated and hardest workers in pro sports, and does his job better than anyone. If that's not professional, I don't know what is. To suggest that Barry is going through the same thing Aaron did is belittling to the term 'racism' I'd only expect a comment on that level from a true racist ala Bonds but I guess a Bonds' lackey shouldn't be all that wiser. Like Aaron, Bonds received death threats when going after McGwire's record. The crap that BOnds got is fueled by the same reason why Aaron got crap: racism. Why wasn't John Rocker liked?? I guess he is an example of a black man in a white man's body.... 693823[/snapback] 693970[/snapback] Wow. Aaron molesting small children is the same as Bonds having a mistress? http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/3394142 It's the same as Bonds molesting his wife? http://fl.bna.com/fl/19990427/75328.htm Let me get something straight, despite the fact that the media loved Griffey I am suppose to believe that they prefer white players? On what basis do you have making this claim? Could have sworn that Sosa was one of the most beloved sports figure in America during that historic season as well. He doesn't look very white to me. You're a hypocrite, sure you'll dismiss the links as speculation but when people ask you for anything of a substantial as to why black players in baseball get a bad media rap you have absolutely no proof except that the target of alot of scorn in baseball is a man that has at the very best a very questionable moral character. A man who has had spousal abuse charges against him, a man who has an alleged mistress, a man who has used steroids, who issues racist statements and an incredibly arrogant man. You don't think any reasonably intelligent person could dislike Bonds for anything other race? You don't think any of those previously mentioned things could factor into their dislike for him? Try to think for once in your life.

You're right... I never saw the way McGwire was in Oakland. I'm just basing this on the limited footage I've seen of him talking with the media (aside from his homerun chase in 1998, where he was extremely media friendly). And you mentioned something I meant to ask Cobaincola as well.. He has already accused Bonds a couple of times of beating his wife.. Where the hell did that come from? 694006[/snapback] http://fl.bna.com/fl/19990427/75328.htm

if barry bonds didnt play the race card every day and wasnt such a blatent racist, i might actually like the guy. 693471[/snapback] all he's doing is calling a spade a spade. If Bonds was white would he get any crap? Nope. Why else was/ is McGwire beloved and Bonds is it? Because McGwire is white, and Bonds isn't. What Bonds is going through is very similar to what Aaron went through when he was going for the home run record. That press conference gave me even more respect for him, that he called out all these a**holes for their bulls*** and repetitiveness. He's had to deal with them for months. Bonds should be admired for the fact that he's never beat the s*** out of one of these scumbags. 693711[/snapback] Wow... Are we having nominations for the most blatantly stupid posts made on this board? I would really like to nominate this fine piece of work MaysBonds Damn...I wonder why Griffey was so loved during the 90s...must have been a white man in a black man's body. You'd have to a huge idiot to suggest that Aaron and Bonds' struggles are comparable. Most of the hate toward Aaron was racial and he still held his head high. He was never involved in steroids, he never abused his spouse, he never issued racial comments, he was never full of himself, never had a mistress. He conducted himself like a true professional day in and day out. Bonds isn't worthy to be in the same sentence as Aaron. To suggest that Barry is going through the same thing Aaron did is belittling to the term 'racism' I'd only expect a comment on that level from a true racist ala Bonds but I guess a Bonds' lackey shouldn't be all that wiser. Why wasn't John Rocker liked? I guess he is an example of a black man in a white man's body.... Jesus man...you're pathetic.

Cabs is a complete team player... Sign him long-term now!

Weird I always thought you were older...like really older... Anyhow you should go where you have the best opportunity. If FSU is the best school for what you want to do, then go for it. University of Miami isn't going to give a rat's ass that you went to FSU. Plus, I'd imagine it being somewhat entertaining being a Canes fan in FSU land.

Twins at 90 seems a little high 693127[/snapback] They have a really strong team and play in a weak division, I wouldn't be surprised to see them get to 94 wins with all the promising players getting starting jobs .

"You guys, it's like, what, I mean, you can't -- it's almost comical, basically. I mean, we've got alcohol that's the No. 1 killer in America and we legalize that to buy in the store. You've got, you know, you've got tobacco number two, three killer in America, we legalize that. There's other issues. You guys are going to be the same people next week as some tragedy happened, how we need to save our children and everything else and next week, you're the same people sitting there coming, how we should be doing this and how we're evil people, or, you know, you guys, it's one thing after another. You know, pick one side or the other. Are y'all going to be good people or are you all going to be who you are and make the game or sports what it is? It's become "Hard Copy" all day long. Are you guys jealous? Upset? Disappointed? What?" It's a shame that with that kind of intelligent and coherent discourse that he never ran for public office. "Q. Through all of this controversy, it has to have taken an emotional toll on you. Have you lost sleep over this? BONDS: You know, the part that I lose sleep over is my family and my family and my kids and what pain -- which I say -- should I blame you guys for it? There's no facts on Barry Bonds, but should I blame you? Who should I blame? Who should I blame for the things that go on that my kids have to listen to, who should I blame? You know, I don't. I tell my kids, you know what, just don't be famous. You don't want it, don't be famous. You know what, let people say whatever they are going to say. " Who should he blame? Perhaps himself...grow some balls. You abuse your spouse, you spout off racist comments and you use steroids to get an advantage in a game...why is the media's fault that his kids find out their dad is an idiot?

People need to get off Barry Bonds...what other supposed juicers are having press conferences before Spring Training with the national media there. The only reason Giambi is a story is because he's a Yankee. Will there be backlash for Clemens among others who are known users? Probably not as bad as Barry....Go Bonds, I support you 100% 693294[/snapback] Clemens is a known user? Do your sources implicate JP too?

My fantasy draft just ended and here is my team: C: Jason Kendall 1B: Sean Casey 2B: Mark Loretta 3B: Troy Glaus SS: Carlos Guillen OF1: Miguel Cabrera OF2: Ichiro Suzuki OF2: Scott Podsednik (for the SB's) UTIL: Jack Wilson Bench1: Jeromy Burnitz Bench2: Frank Thomas Bench3: Mark Kotsay Bench4: Jermaine Dye Pitchers: Jake Peavy AJ Burnett El Duque Russ Ortiz David Wells Tom Glavine Trevor Hoffman Juan Rincon Here are the stats that matter: Offense; HR, RBI, BA, SB, Runs Pitching; Wins, Saves, ERA, SO, WHIP How do you guys think I did, and would you recommend any trades? 692950[/snapback] How many teams? It's a good 12 team league team It's maybe a bit average for a 10 team league.

Reporter: "Barry, do you think using steroids in baseball is cheating" Barry: "I don't know what cheating is." 692628[/snapback] LOL.. Well duh Mr. Juicer... LOL

That would be awesome, there isn't anyone in the league that would deserve it more than him.

Bound to happen, it was just a matter of time before people started hacking cellphones, think what you might but you have to respect for those that started doing it.

It isn't that simple, the club would have been more financially weighed down if we decided to keep Pudge and Lee, chances are we probably wouldn't have resigned, signed, or even extended arbitration to some of the players we have the last couple of seasons. Pudge in 2003 was good, but he wasn't that good. It's almost even. Pudge is a better hitter than LoDuca by about the same magnitude that Delgado is a better hitter than Lee...in 2003 at least. Defensively we would have been a bit better with Lee and Pudge, not because of Lee because a first baseman doesn't carry all that significant defensive value especially with Castillo at second. But Pudge is a good deal better than LoDuca defensively, but if LoDuca can have a good season...800 OPS I think it's about even.

If our bullpen is struggling, we can make a move in June or July. 690864[/snapback] So it wouldn't bother you if our bullpen struggled for a month or two since it's not that long...I understand. It wouldn't irritate me either.. if I wasn't a Marlins fan. :plain 690871[/snapback] Our bullpen looks fine to me. Every team (even the Yankees) has issues with its bullpen coming into the season. The addition of Delgado means more than the addition of one or two more arms in the pen. Besides, with Delgado here, several more games may not come down to the bullpen as they would if he wasn't here. 690885[/snapback] Our bullpen is not fine...we lost a key pitcher in Benitez and Mota will never be able to pitch the way Benitez did last year. Our bullpen this upcoming year will be worse than our bullpen last year IMO. And what I'm sacred of with the bullpen is that even though we have Delgado we may get the lead early in the game and give it up and lose in the end with the bullpen. And don't compare our bullpen to the top spenders in the leauge bullpen...please. The Yankees dont use their money wisely but theyre still good. 690900[/snapback] Our offense was one of the worst in the league last year. Getting someone like Delgado allows it to jump into a notch below elite. Our bullpen is alot deeper than last year's pen. We lost Benitez, Mota won't be as good as Benitez got our pen as a whole will be better because it's deeper. Tired of people that don't appreciate what the bullpen is. It's alot more than just a closer. Mota has incredible stuff, was the best set-up man in baseball pitching more innings than any closer. He'll be fine. We also added a collection of veteran arms, two of which should have good - great seasons next year and with Spooney making a big splash during the second half, the pen will be fine. Plus again back to Baseball Economics, bullpen help is CHEAP and is available always through trades during the middle of the season. Fish made the obvious and best choice by securing Delgado rather than add yet another bullpen arm.