I was one of the people who gave Barry Bonds the benefit of the doubt for a long time. “Barry’s a jerk”, “Barry’s on steroids”, “Barry’s an idiot” . . . not from me. I was one of the people who held back just a little, even when Barry’s head size shot through the roof.
No mas, I’m done. Forget about it, Barry. Skipping the home run derby for the All Star Game when the All Star Game is in your home town? I almost drove off the road when I heard it announced this morning. What could he possibly be thinking? Who on earth is giving him advice?
What better chance could Barry Bonds have had to do something remotely positive for his image than to participate in the home run derby in front of the ONLY people left in sports who act like they enjoy him - the people of San Francisco?
Don’t tell me “Barry’s tired,” or “Barry might get hurt.” Bull freaking ****. Barry’s turning his back on the fans and that’s the bottom line. There is no realistic hope the Giants will compete this year. If Barry got hurt during the derby, people in San Francisco would probably love him even more.
“Barry’s a jerk”, “Barry’s on steroids”, “Barry’s an idiot” - sorry it took me so long, guys.
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