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JackWESQJackWESQ Posts: 2,133 ✭✭✭
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I just saw this story on ESPN here: ESPN Story

stating that Bonds will boycott the HOF it is accepts/displays his (not true ... he doesn't own it) record breaking home run ball.

Now, I'll admit that I'm a Bonds fan. But I have to say that my initial reaction was "so what." Bonds is going to boycott the HOF? Okay. What's the next story.

I find Bonds' ability to hit home runs entertaining. Steroids or no steroids. But really, how much sleep is anyone going to lose if Bonds elects to disassociate himself with the HOF?

/s/ JackWESQ


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  • RCGuyRCGuy Posts: 161
    I think the HOF might just take Bonds up on his threat.

    That way the HOF can avoid all the controversy. Instead of digging up all the steroids issues, The HOF can simply say: "Bonds is not in the Hall because he told us he doesn't want to be in it."

  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,492 ✭✭✭✭✭
    this all presupposes that HOF voters will vote Bonds in. Not so sure that's a given.
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  • MantleMarisFordBerraMantleMarisFordBerra Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I think the HOF might just take Bonds up on his threat.

    That way the HOF can avoid all the controversy. Instead of digging up all the steroids issues, The HOF can simply say: "Bonds is not in the Hall because he told us he doesn't want to be in it." >>



    That's actually a GREAT P.R. move by the H.O.F. Think about it, whenever Bonds was to come up for election, the H.O.F. was going to be in a lose/lose situation. If he gets in, the baseball fans complain about a cheater getting rewarded. If he doesn't get it, it's another Pete Rose situation where a player with awesome numbers isn't in. By leaving the ball in Bonds court, the H.O.F. can wash its hands of the controversy.

    Of course I doubt they'll be this smart.
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 30,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree with Bonds 100%
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Can we get Bonds' boycott in writing, please?

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  • fandangofandango Posts: 2,622 ✭
    thats like when an emplyoee gets fired and they say "you cant fire me i quit!"
  • BobaFett72BobaFett72 Posts: 7,304
    that is Hilarious! you cant make this stuff up hehe
  • stevekstevek Posts: 29,033 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Bonds is such a fraud. He'd never boycott the Hall of Fame.
  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>this all presupposes that HOF voters will vote Bonds in. Not so sure that's a given. >>



    Agreed. His rant may be a moot point.

    Shoeless Joe is still out, same thing could happen to Mr. Potatohead.
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  • mercurynutmercurynut Posts: 3,207
    If that is the case, I say we all pool in some cash and buy as many Bonds HR Balls as we can find. Then place * on them all and donate them to the HOF!
  • RonBurgundyRonBurgundy Posts: 5,491 ✭✭✭
    "Shoeless Joe is still out, same thing could happen to Mr. Potatohead."


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  • bigred1bigred1 Posts: 667
    Might not be that easy, I think he added that was how he felt now, subject to change.
  • RCGuyRCGuy Posts: 161
    Doesn't the HOF first have to provide the ballots to the voters?

    So since Bonds says he wants no part of the HOF, wouldn't it be fair for the HOF to provide ballots without Bond's name on it?

  • TomGshotputTomGshotput Posts: 1,358


    << <i>Doesn't the HOF first have to provide the ballots to the voters?

    So since Bonds says he wants no part of the HOF, wouldn't it be fair for the HOF to provide ballots without Bond's name on it? >>



    That would not completely unfair. To be fair the museum needs to seperate itself from the voters and give them autonomy

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  • IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
    Good decision for both parties as eventually he will get elected and the Hall doesn't have to worry about the embarrassment of him showing up.
  • F1ferrariF1ferrari Posts: 583
    I'm with Stown, let's get that boycott in writing, and then brand that ball. I'll even stoke the fire to keep the branding iron glowing! image
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  • fandangofandango Posts: 2,622 ✭
    man im so happy, i might go out and buy some Ecko clothing!

    i can rock the hood Booooyyyyyyyyy!!!
  • Bottom9thBottom9th Posts: 2,695 ✭✭


    << <i>I think the HOF might just take Bonds up on his threat.

    That way the HOF can avoid all the controversy. Instead of digging up all the steroids issues, The HOF can simply say: "Bonds is not in the Hall because he told us he doesn't want to be in it." >>



    That works for me! Too bad Bonds' ego won't let it die that easily.
  • rube26105rube26105 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭
    i hope billboard head never gets in anyways, roger maris never did with his asterick ball,i hope nobody picks him up next year!they didnt even want him in sf anymore,the home run "king" lol-i havnt seeen any offers on news yet of teams beating down his door for his big fat head to go play for them
  • WeekendHackerWeekendHacker Posts: 1,445 ✭✭
    Regardless of ones personal feelings of Bonds/Cheating/Steroids/HGH/Balco........................it is my opinion that Ecko (or what ever the hell his name is) has defaced historical baseball memorabilia. I don't know if he did indeed put an asterisk on the ball, but if he did, he has no appreciation for the history of the game. I am not in Bonds corner on this issue, but I am in the corner of preserving BB memorabilia. Please explain to me just what the hell Ecko has to gain by pulling off this kind of stunt. You proved your point, the majority (as well as I) don't believe Bonds achieved this record honestly, but is branding this piece of BB history going to change that? Send the ball to the hall as is and be done with it. Just my 2cents worth.
  • WeekendHackerWeekendHacker Posts: 1,445 ✭✭
    He would really show his true colors if he were to shun enshrinement into the halls of this museum.
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