I'm still at a loss to understand how Giants fans can stick by Bonds, but whatever. Read this on Dave Sheinin's baseball chat today and liked the suggestions. I think the third one is my favorite:
Dave, can we start a contest? Let's see who can come up with the most creative suggestion for how fans can protest when Bonds hits No. 756. My entry -- the fans in attendance that day maintain absolute silence as he rounds the bases. No cheering, no booing, just total quiet.
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I'd suggest that any fan sitting in the outfield seats at any game where Bonds might hit 756 should come equipped with a black indelible marking pen. If the fan should wind up with the ball, use the marker to write "cheater" on the ball, then ship it to Cooperstown.
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in addition to total silence when Bonds breaks the record, who about also turning around and facing away from him as he rounds those bases...
And a nice reminder from Section 213:
Section 213, Row 12: Shiner, For all the Doom and Gloomers out there, note that the Nats finished April 2007 with 9 wins; this is one more win than in 2006. I might remind the folks that the Nats did not set a record for losses last season, and they won't this season. After a 1-8 start, our Nats have gone 8-8. Also, note that the Nats nine victories are the same as the Yankees nine victories, for about $150 million less.
Not to mention that the Nats have unearthed some real gems in their pitching staff in Bergmann and Hill. (I won't talk about the duds.)
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I suggest everyone in the bleachers just stand up and turn around to face the other direction. Turn your back on him.
PS - Enjoy your trip to Chicago this weekend ... and the Cubs of course!!
One of the 'gems' you were referring to maybe?
(I wish I could post pictures in replies)
You asked why SF Giants fans are loyal to Barry Bonds?
When Barry Bonds was traded to the Giants from the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1993, he made a huge impact on the Giants. Bonds helped the Giants reach the playoffs in his first year in San Francisco. He was a great player on the field and he helped the Giants win many games through out the 1990s and into the following decade.
If Barry Bonds doesn't get traded to San Francisco, the Giants might have moved out of the Bay Area. Barry's performance on the field jacked up attendance at Candlestick Park. This is why Giants fans adore Bonds.
I like Barry
I don't like Barry, but I've got tickets to a Phillies game next month when the Giants come to town. You better believe if he goes on a tear and hits 755 or 756 in that game and it's anywhere near me, I'll be scrapping for it and auctioning it off. Unless MLB seizes it from me a la Doug Mientkiewicz.
I don't think there is one correct way to respond. The record will likely be broken, and what happens then is for each of us to decide.
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