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Originally posted by Ex greek
Hey newbie. Thanks for the reply. Let me first off tell you that I like Bonds more than any other baseball player and have liked him since his pittsburg days.
I like his stance on the media, I think more players should follow suit. But I have heard differently on his views of the team, and how it is him above everyone else. I heard it straight out of Kent's mouth and why would he say this when his team is in the middle of a pennant race? These types of things don't happen often during a pennant race. Regardless, I think San Fran is a good fit for him but the yankees and other are waiting to shell out the big bucks. Whatever happens, I hope Bonds can keep putting up his individual stats like he has because he is one of the greatest ever.
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Hey Exgreek - thanks for replying to my nostalgic message, lol. I was so stoked to see Bonds in the news today, replying very amicably to NY reporters, saying stuff like, "I love the city of San Francisco..the city is so forgiving, when you're going good they love you...when you're not, they are forgiving...I love this team and the chemistry we have..." and so on. Sorry, don't know if I got the correct wording, but that's the gist of what he said.
You know what? Sometimes I don't know why he still has that perception thrust upon him that he is a one-man player. You've heard what he's said about his HR chase. He doesn't even CARE about the HR chase - and I believe him. I really don't think Barry would lie - he's a frank type of guy. He only cares about getting the team to the World Series. And that's what I love about him.
About Kent...I know that about the Sports Illustrated article, he told reporters that the SI writer put his words out of context...so I don't know the true story behind that. What I do know is that on the field, Kent and Barry both care about getting the team a W. Off the field, I heard that they couldn't care less about each other. But...as long as their off-the-field relationship (or lack thereof) doesn't hurt the team, it doesn't matter IMO. Sure, I would love it if everyone got along - that makes the team a much stronger unit as a whole - but unfortunately, that's not reality.
I have to admit that Barry is more "self-absorbed" (well...that's not quite the word I'm looking for) than most other ball players (I emphasize MOST). He does have 3 lockers just for himself and a luxurious chaise-type chair...while others only have one locker, like last year's MVP Kent.
BUT...I completely appreciate those many efforts a few years back, when Bonds carried the whole team on his back. He didn't like doing it - of course, who would, when there's a 25-man team - but he did it anyhow.
I just wish the media would stop focusing so intently on his supposed-"selfishness" and instead realize how charitable he is, and how likeable he can be when they actually give him a chance!!!!
*finally stepping off my soapbox*
(for now anyways!)... I guess my Giants homer-ism is finally seeping through! lol