[SoldierDad]

Yeah, I’ve heard those same accusations leveled at Bonds for as long as he’s worn a Giant’s uniform. And, I’ve seen Bonds play catch with a child in the stands. I’ve seen Bonds in other actions where he’s demonstrated something quite different from what some have accused him of. Those accustions were born from sports media types who Bonds scorned for their behavior towards him. He’s just as human as anyone else. Why should he be expected to be more than anyone else? Why don’t people just admit that they make these comments or accusations simply because they hate the man?

[ninergold3]

SoldierDad -

Barry is a great man. You are right - he plays with young kids, jokes with his teammates, etc. His mistrust of the media came about by the way they treated his dad. He learned very young that you can't trust the MSM. Go figure.

As for the steroid bruhaha:

The numbers do not back up what people say. From 1990 to 1998 Bonds had 327 HR's. From 1990 to 2007 the "steroid years" he's hit 345 HR's. That is only 18 more HR's over 9 seasons. That proves NOTHING.

Ninergold3 aka GiantsPrincess