January 24, 200620 yr Barry Bonds has pulled out of the World Baseball Classic, saying he didn't want to risk an injury. Yeah, right. It seems more likely that he doesn't want to deal with Olympic-style drug testing. What better way for Bonds to remain healthy than to get his at-bats as a designated hitter in the WBC? He'll probably spend a lot of time hitting in minor league games now. Bonds' departure is quite a blow for the U.S. team's chances, though it would help the outfield defense quite a bit if Ken Griffey Jr. now becomes the primary DH. That could leave the team with Johnny Damon or Vernon Wells in center field. Jan. 23 - 10:01 pm et -- RotoWorld.com
January 24, 200620 yr Personally, I'm happy about this...I'd rather him not risk his and the Giants season for a bunch of overhyped exhibition games
January 24, 200620 yr Personally, I'm happy about this...I'd rather him not risk his and the Giants season for a bunch of overhyped exhibition games If he's so fragile that there are concerns about his ability to hold up as a DH, what's the point of even worrying about him for the regualr season when he actually has to play the field?
January 24, 200620 yr He wasnt worried about injury. He was worried that they will do blood testing for this event. Hence why he was worried and wont compete. Because it would show something and he would be ruined.
January 24, 200620 yr He wasnt worried about injury. He was worried that they will do blood testing for this event. Hence why he was worried and wont compete. Because it would show something and he would be ruined. Of course, cause Rotoworld implies it, it must be true.... Personally, I would have liked to have seen Barry play in the WBC, as long as he was only going to DH. I was a bit worried when I heard some talk about him playing the field. The U.S lineup would have had such a different look with Barry in there. And I don't think it's that he's so fragile. It's no secret he's old and getting ready for his last season of his career. He's talked about playing into 2007, but I don't know about that. I guess it depends how close he is to Aaron. There's nothing wrong with wanting to take it easy during Spring and being ready for your team at the start of the season. He owes it to the Giants and Major League Baseball. If drug testing were the problem, he'd have retired. They're testing too, remember?
January 25, 200620 yr Author MLB wouldn't do anything if Barry Bonds was caught taking illegal performance enhancers. I have no doubt in my mind that he has already failed a drug test, but he would have the race card played in 5 seconds flat if they tried to repromand him, plus it would make the biggest single season record a joke(which it already is IMO...a guy goes from a career high 49 hrs to 73 the next season...ya thats normal, espicially at 37 years of age...plus McGwire and Sosa's doubts that their 1998 was legit). MLB probably feels it is a waste of time to try and discipline this piece of crap.
January 25, 200620 yr MLB wouldn't do anything if Barry Bonds was caught taking illegal performance enhancers. I have no doubt in my mind that he has already failed a drug test, but he would have the race card played in 5 seconds flat if they tried to repromand him, plus it would make the biggest single season record a joke(which it already is IMO...a guy goes from a career high 49 hrs to 73 the next season...ya thats normal, espicially at 37 years of age...plus McGwire and Sosa's doubts that their 1998 was legit). MLB probably feels it is a waste of time to try and discipline this piece of crap. They wouldn't repremand him, yet they would to someone in the 3,000 hit and 500 HR club.... :mischief2
January 25, 200620 yr Author Lets be honest, punishing the Marlboro Man(Palmeiro) is a much easier endeavor than "I get no respect because I am black and the white man is trying to bring me down" Bonds. He is neither as reveared nor despised as Bonds, and never has had the same kind of media exposure. The race issue, which Bonds would make into one of the biggest media frenzies and witch hunts against baseball execs in the sports history, plus making a mockery of the most important single season record, would just increase the blackeye the sport has gotten since steroid accusations began.
January 26, 200620 yr Uh Spike I really don't think the threat of Bonds yelling rascism would scare off anyone. Who's going to feel sorry for him? His handful of fans? He's already alienated the common fan and the media. I don't think they're hoping for a reason to go after him... But if there was good reason behind it, they'd punish him same as Raffy.
January 26, 200620 yr What would MLB do if Bonds were caught taking HGH? Rotoworld could be spot on. Considering there is no reliable test for human growth hormone, I find this highly unlikely. And the notion that Bonds has failed a drug test but MLB won't discipline him because of the race card is absolutely insane
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