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Manny's Back, But Is He In?
In his first game back after a 50-game suspension for violating the MLB drug policy, Manny Ramirez went 0-3 with a walk as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 6-3. But that’s not the real story here. The story is how Manny Ramirez seems to be idolized by this scandal, where as Barry...
3 hours ago | from allmetro (WordPress)
Mechano Growth Factor
Isn’t that the same stuff Barry Bonds was (allegedly) self-medicating with? Question 1: Is it morally acceptable to demonize athletes for taking GH or MGF or all manner of anabolic steroids and then turn around and put Grandpa on the juice?
7 hours ago | from healthhabits (WordPress)
Twitter Will Clear Up The Barry Bonds Grand Jury Testimony
The Daily News' investigative team — also known as the people who helped buckle Roger Clemens' knees — are turning their attention to Barry Bonds, posting his grand jury testimony in 140-character chunks. The first tweet: "Confidential." Juicy. [BarryBondsGJ Twitter]
Thu, Jul 2 | from Deadspin
* Chafets opines on steroids and the Hall of Fame
Zev Chafets, author of Cooperstown Confidential, published this Op-Ed piece in the June 19 edition of The New York Times (”Let steroids into the Hall of Fame“). will Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, et al now become loyal Times readers?
Mon, Jun 29 | from rksbaseballbookshelf (WordPress)
Marlon Byrd Has Questionable Judgement
Innocent until proven guilty and all that, but when you're the common thread between Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi, Marion Jones, Tim Montgomery, Bill Romanowski, et al., anyone who works in a profession that has a drug policy might do well to stay far, far away.
Sun, Jun 28 | from Deadspin
* Are there too many books on steroids?
The baseball section was a wall that was almost completely filled with books focused on steroids, fallen superstars, and fallen superstars who took steroids. It was more than a little depressing, and it really made us wonder if book publishers truly think that there is such a huge market f...
Fri, Jun 12 | from rksbaseballbookshelf (WordPress)
A Giant Surprise: Pablo Sandoval Making San Francisco Giants Relevant Again
Over the last five years, being a San Francisco Giants fan has been about as pleasant as getting a root canal. Guh. “Hello fans,” Doyle says as he drunkenly watches the Cleveland Indians get beat again. “Welcome back to Major League Baseball…sort of.”
Thu, Jun 11 | from Bleacher Report
Who Are the Real Home Run Kings?
What a bummer! The Babe hit his 60 homers in 1927! Alright then. I guess we'll have to make Buck Freeman the single-season home run champion. and the real single-season home run king: But hey, what's in a number? Except for the fact that Barry Bonds wore No. 25.
Fri, May 8 | from Bleacher Report
Podcast: This Is The *Ball That Will Grace The Hall
Dan Patrick's radio show this afternoon was very Bonds branded-ball heavy, grabbing baseball HOF president Jeff Idelson on for a few minutes to talk about how they finally wrestled the piece of history away from Marc Ecko. Lucky for them, the HOF was kind enough to send them a picture of the...
Wed, Jul 2 | from Deadspin
Opinion: Why collusion isn't needed to keep Barry Bonds unemployed
The Major League Baseball Players' Association wants to know if the owners are colluding to keep Barry Bonds out of work, or at least that's how ESPN is reporting it. Certain substances seemed to have "cleared" his system. How can this be said delicately? If indeed he's been getting some "he...
Tue, Mar 18 | from All on the Field sports
Offseason Review
With the Giants' pitchers and catchers ready to break for spring training in 9 short days and no Giant news to report on (besides the steroid debacle), I figured now would be a decent time to recap the offseason, although there wasn't much movement on the Giants' front:
Tue, Feb 5 | from The San Francisco Giants Blog
Podcast: Bonds Indicted, faces prison
As of yesterday, Barry Bonds was indicted for charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. Because of his denial of steroid use under oath, Bonds could face up to 30 years of prison if found guilty. Any shred of of popularity outside of San Francisco will likely be obliterated, and entranc...
Fri, Nov 16 | from Giants Cove
Podcast: Desafinado
There were also video tributes from the like of Hall of Famers Ernie Banks, Lou Brock, and Ozzie Smith; hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky; football Hall of Famer Joe Montana; and, basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Not to mention a rerun of Hank Aaron’s video tribute shown the night H...
Sat, Aug 25 | from Most Valuable Network
Opinion: Bonds Greatest Feat Might Be Improvement
The "Lee Sinins Complete Baseball Encyclopedia" was the source of my data. Instead of using SLG, I could have used a stat like offensive winning percentage (OWP, a Bill James creation) that incorporates the ability to hit for power and get on base. In the "Lee Sinins Complete Baseball Ency...
Thu, Aug 16 | from Beyond the Box Score
Podcast: Bonds won't hit in Home Run Derby
Barry Bonds will sit out the Home Run Derby on Monday night, opting to rest his tired body before Tuesday nights AllStar Game.
Thu, Jul 5 | from AZ Central.com
Opinion: It's A Bonds World After All~ [NGS II Finalist Assignment]
You know that annoying ride at Disney World, where all the little mechanical children sing “It’s a small world” over and over, until you get off the ride and it’s stuck in your head for two days? Well, that’s Barry Bonds right now, annoyingly stuck in my head. Just when I think he’s out of sight...
Thu, May 25 | from Sports With Moore
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