Bonds Likes His Numbers Better Than Babe Ruth

BREITBART.com ^ | May 08, 2006 | AFP

[PerConPat]

Bonds likes his numbers better than Babe Ruth May 08 10:53 AM US/Eastern.

A boastful Barry Bonds said if he passes Babe Ruth that his place in history would be secure.

Asked if he would consider himself better than Ruth if he vaults ahead of the New York Yankees legend for second place on the all-time home run list, Bonds said: "I don't know yet, but the numbers speak for themselves."

The embattled Bonds moved within one home run of Ruth for the No 2 spot, but it was in a losing cause as San Francisco lost 9-5 to Philadelphia on Sunday.

[vetvetdoug]

Early in the Babe's career, he was an excellent pitcher as well as a hitter. Can Bonds claim overall athleticism equal to or greater than his peers as did the Babe? Can Bonds clearly make the claim that his prowess on the ball field is strictly due to his work ethic and ability without any outside help as did the Babe?

[So Cal Rocket]

Yes Bonds' name belongs along side some of the baseball greats:

"Shoeless" Joe Jackson -Throwing the 1919 World Series
Pete Rose - Betting on Baseball games in which he was involved
Danny Almonte - Overaged player leading his team to a LLWS
Bud Selig - Worst commissioner in the history of MLB
Steve Howe - Suspended for drugs, SEVEN times

[HEY4QDEMS]

He did it exactly ten times, Ty Cobb stole home 54 times including 8 in one season, both of those stats are still standing records.

[AmishDude]

Barry played during the expansion era.

[houeto]

PERFECT pic!

[TravisBickle]

"I don't know yet, but the numbers speak for themselves."

Is Barry talking about the number of World Series victories? Yes, indeed, the numbers speak for themselves.

[Dianna]

I suppose if I were a cheat and race hustler like Bonds, I might like my numbers better too. Numbers Racket.

This morning, I heard a clip on the radio of Bonds being boo-ed at his last game. It's nice to know some people aren't stupid.

[Vaquero]

lessee....Barry Bonds pumped hisself up with Steroids and HGH

and George Herman 'Babe' Ruth pumped hisself up with 10 to 15 hotdogs a game.

There must be a Hotdog-Steroid connection there somewhere.

[PerConPat]

You nailed it.

[lonestar]

Ruth didn't juice, but he did play during the segregation era.

Your point is....?

[filepile]

if by "steroids" you mean "whiskey and cigars" then....ALOT. Otherwise, none...

[Emmet Fitzhume]

[Cyber Liberty]

He gets booed everywhere but SF.

[RetiredArmy]

Yup Baroides. Your place IS secure. YOU ARE A CHEAT. YOU CHEATED ALL BASEBALL, YOU CHEATED THE FANS, YOU CHEATED THE RECORDS, YOU STOLE MONEY IN YOUR CHEATING, AND YOU ARE A LIAR, CHEAT, AND DRUG USER. YOUR PLACE IS SECURE YOU SORRY PIECE OF COW ****! I hope you blow your knee out running the bases on 714.

[Primetimedonna]

Et tu SoCal!!

LOL! At least you listed Bud Selig!

[Cyber Liberty]

I think it's the usual, "Never played against the naturally more superior black people." In other words, just plain old racism on the part of the poster. Some folks can't help themselves, it just blurts out.

But I think you knew that. ;^)

[reagandemo]

And Hank Aron will always be higher on the list than Bonds in my book. Hammerin Hank was a clean player that did it by the books.

[Primetimedonna]

And your point is?

[Vaquero]

Steve Howe - Suspended for drugs, SEVEN times

His recent suspension is a bit more permanent

[Cyber Liberty]

Thanks for brightening the thread with that.