My first thought when I opened the Argus Leader after church this morning and saw the front page of the sports section was, "Wow, I can't believe I hadn't heard this yet and they sure didn't give it much space." It didn't even get a mention in the top of the hour news on the radio, unless I missed it of course. I just remember everyone, even non-sports fans, talking about when was Aaron was going to break Ruth's record. As I recall, he was getting close at the end of the year and almost everyone hoped he would get at the end of the year, but he had to wait until the next season. I think he got on April 8th, but I might be wrong on the date. If it takes Bond some time, I don't think it will be quite the media frenzy, which is absolutely amazing considering what the media was then compared to now.
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I caught on the tube a clip of Commissioner Selig reaction to the tying HR. Was he clapping and shouting "Wahoo"? Nope he stood with hands in pockets and motionless. What does the body language tell you? The investigation and alleged use of steriods by Bonds has not run its course yet and we could see the HR record of Henry Aarron still on the books for years to come. Just ask Yogi, it aint over until its over, and with AFlac you get this money that is like cash. I would love to see some lovable Yogi character come on the scene and break this record with out steriods. Records were meant to be broken, but they need to be done honestly.
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Well, I think it won't matter what happens on the investigation part, the record will be Bonds' and with no asterisk. I think I remember from ESPN that they said since the testing started between 75-80% of players testing positive were pitchers. I doubt that the use by position has changed all that much since they started testing. Point being is that Bonds probably got some extra HRs because of it, but at the same time he was going up against some pitchers that could throw harder. I just hope that A-Rod goes on a real tear and eclipses Bonds quickly. Actually wish that Junior hadn't had so many injuries.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks, but you can never teach a stupid dog anything.
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Originally posted by 1stRowFANaticWell, I think it won't matter what happens on the investigation part, the record will be Bonds' and with no asterisk. I think I remember from ESPN that they said since the testing started between 75-80% of players testing positive were pitchers. I doubt that the use by position has changed all that much since they started testing. Point being is that Bonds probably got some extra HRs because of it, but at the same time he was going up against some pitchers that could throw harder. I just hope that A-Rod goes on a real tear and eclipses Bonds quickly. Actually wish that Junior hadn't had so many injuries.Holy nutmeg!
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Originally posted by 1stRowFANaticWell, I think it won't matter what happens on the investigation part, the record will be Bonds' and with no asterisk. I think I remember from ESPN that they said since the testing started between 75-80% of players testing positive were pitchers. I doubt that the use by position has changed all that much since they started testing. Point being is that Bonds probably got some extra HRs because of it, but at the same time he was going up against some pitchers that could throw harder. I just hope that A-Rod goes on a real tear and eclipses Bonds quickly. Actually wish that Junior hadn't had so many injuries.
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