[ThePundit]

" I have every reason to believe Barry Bonds will be a professional baseball player in 2007"

"I wouldn't rule out DH as a possibility. In fact, if he were a DH, I think 1000 home runs would be within his reach."

-Jeff Borris, Barry Bonds' agent (Is he related to Scott Borris?)

[Lefty Noob]

Barry should've become a DH five years ago. Think of how that would've prolonged his career (not to mention keeping the idiots in the stands from throwing syringes and toothpaste at him). I can't help but wonder if such a move wouldn't be coming too late in his career now, though.

[pete_b]

Lefty you should watch what you say. I don't see anybody getting to second base because Barry(weak arm) is in left. He still has one of the best arms in the game. But now for the real reason I came here. Check out this article, I thought you Barry fans...or should I say...Barry enthusiasts would enjoy. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/st...p-351869c.html

[Lefty Noob]

I should watch what I say? Why, because I'm pointing out that if a guy in his late 30s or early 40s stops playing outfield to focus solely on hitting, that he effectively doubles his career -- and that by not making this change earlier, he probably lost the chance to play at least a few additional seasons? Where in my comments did I bash his fielding ability, pete? Show me.

[MJHMarc]

From my experiences with pete_b, I can tell that he is a Giants/Barry Bonds fan. But here is some advice for the future: Don't mess with the Admin!

Since the Giants are part of the National League, a DH isn't really necessary. Barry Bonds as a DH would appear in almost half of the season (which means that you would divide his full-season statistics by two). Unless Barry Bonds gets acquired for some reason by an AL team, I don't think he has a bright future as a DH.

In conclusion, I think that Jeff Borris wasn't sober (in other words, drunk) when he made that statement.

[Lefty Noob]

I didn't mean anything by what I said. Sorry if it came off a little gruff. I just wanted to let pete know that I wasn't bashing Barry; just saying that he should've become a DH years ago. Not having to play the field would've added years to his career, don't you think?

[MJHMarc]

Absolutely. But then again, he puts no effort into his fielding so it is as if he is sitting on the bench.

His knees are just in horrible condition. I am still surprised he gets up to the plate under those circumstances. What does his doctor say about this?

[candlejack]

If Barry were to be a DH a few years ago, I don't think he would have hit 73 homers in a season(this occured in 2001, if I remember right). I'm a Giants fan, but that statement from Barry's agent was completely idiotic.

[MJHMarc]

Absolutely.

He wouldn't appear in as many games which leads me to believe that he wouldn't be able to hit 73 homers (even if he was on performance enhancing drugs). I think his agent was just trying to switch the subject from steroids to Barry Bond's future. It was definitely not a powerful statement since ESPN does not make any references to it today. I think Barry Bonds' slump has covered up this bold projection.

As yes Pete_B, I am calling Barry Bonds' .242 BA a slump!