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Originally Posted by Mike24

I am one of the rare Barry Bonds fans. No one has proved he has used steroids. The media jumps to conclusions so quick, and when they are proven wrong, they shut up. The fans who let a third party dictate their opinions about Bonds, well I won't go into that. Until Bonds is proven to have used steroids, I will always support him 100% and defend him.

Key phrase is "MEDIA JUMPS TO CONCLUSIONS". Nothing new there. When the record is broken many of those who hate him will be part of the celebration. Records today just don't hold the same high honor they once did just because so many have been proven guilty of using performance enhancing additives ... or whatever.

[suedon70]

Originally Posted by Mike24

I am one of the rare Barry Bonds fans. No one has proved he has used steroids. The media jumps to conclusions so quick, and when they are proven wrong, they shut up. The fans who let a third party dictate their opinions about Bonds, well I won't go into that. Until Bonds is proven to have used steroids, I will always support him 100% and defend him.

I'm not a BB fan, but I think Selig is being an idiot about BB's HR record chase - this whole "will he be there when he breaks the record, will he not be there" crap is silly. Selig NEEDS to be there, for the good of the game as a whole.

[azrael492]

I just saw Bonds hit another HR. He is one back from Aaron. I am getting excited about this chase even with all the negative publicity.

[Lefty Noob]

Anyone else noticing less negative media coverage the closer Bonds gets to the record, or is it just my imagination?

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Anyone else noticing less negative media coverage the closer Bonds gets to the record, or is it just my imagination?

Barry Bonds should be happy Tim Donaghy and Micheal Vick are alive because if the coverage was on him i wouldn't be able to watch sportscenter.

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Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Anyone else noticing less negative media coverage the closer Bonds gets to the record, or is it just my imagination?

As I noted, the closer he gets to the record the more fans he will accumulate. After he breaks it you'll hear "I've been a fan of his since he played in the minors."

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by bears9

Barry Bonds should be happy Tim Donaghy and Micheal Vick are alive because if the coverage was on him i wouldn't be able to watch sportscenter.

Hmm, yeah, maybe that's it. Maybe Bonds is just slipping down on the list of sports villians now that the media has those two to kick around.

[Lefty Noob]

Well, no luck for Bonds against the Marlins on Sunday.

His next opportunity to tie Aaron comes Tuesday, against the Dodgers in L.A. He's scheduled to face starter Mark Hendrickson.

[bears9]

Maybe San Deigo will throw needles at Bonds again.

[Lefty Noob]

Bonds is really struggling. His swing is totally out of whack, and according to the Associated Press, "Bonds' .186 average in July was his lowest in a month since April 1991 when he hit .177, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. That includes months in which he had at least 15 at-bats." He's 1-for-12 with eight walks since his last home run on Friday. At this rate, he may never tie or pass Aaron.

[bears9]

Morning Lefty i would say good morning but this a Barry Bonds thread so it can't be good

[SteelPhoenyx]

You think its bad outside of the bay area, try living here. I just want him to get that blasted home run and the one that tops the record just so the media sensation will reach a climax and eventually go away.