If you happened to watch one of the highlight shows on TV last night, you probably saw the clip of Barry Bonds lumbering around first trying to make it into second with a bloop double against the Mariners on Wednesday. The whole spectacle was comedy; a 42 year-old outfielder with the knees of a backup catcher busting his tail on a cue-shot like he's a Double-A rookie, for the second day in a row. Apparently the incident was just as concerning to Captain Cranium as it was painful to watch
"He feels great, and he's enjoying the fact he can run close to like he used to," manager Bruce Bochy said. "At the same time, I'm not going to lie: There is some concern at times."
By running the way he used to, does that mean side-to-side AS WELL AS straight ahead? That has to be concerning for the manager.
Ordinarily this is where you would hear me compliment Bonds for working hard and hustling. I would typically tell you what a great example Bonds is setting for the younger players -- but not in this case. Barry, you're 42, you have little left in the tank, you shouldn't expend any energy unless you absolutely have to, that is, if 755 means anything to you.
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Rickey Henderson, now there was a great baseball player. He batted leadoff on the best of my generation team along with strong consideration for winning the MVP, loseing out only to Bonds.
This aside, i have no doubt the Rickey was on the juice along with several of his other high profile team mates. Does that make him less of a player? NO, i think not.
Lots and lots of so called cheaters never even made it to the bigs let alone to become a starter then superstar and one of the games greatest. Baseball was born for guys like Rickey Henderson.
Barry Bonds will beat Hank Arons home run record with 763 home runs