Two homers no solace for Werth Nov 1, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Right fielder more concerned about Phils' 2-1 Series hole. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Reversed HR Call Helps A-Rod, Yankees Beat Phils Nov 1, 2009
It was Werth's seventh home run this postseason, one shy of the major league record held by Carlos Beltran (2004) and Barry Bonds (2002). Jorge Posada's RBI single off Chad Durbin in the seventh gave New York a three-run cushion, and Matsui added a solo shot as a pinch-hitter in the eighth. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Phils can't hold lead, drop Game 3 Nov 1, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Phils can't hold early lead, drop Game 3. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
JeffPearlmanPearls Of Wisdom Why bringing Mark McGwire back into baseball is a huge mistake. Oct 31, 2009
(Of course, along the same analogous measures, Barry Bonds is a 3-year-old with a permanent marker, a torch and a vat of gasoline. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Rangers meet with 3rd potential ownership group Oct 30, 2009
He later became an agent, and his clients included George Brett, Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla, Mike Piazza and Curt Schilling. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The Yankees Have World Series Title No. 27 In Their Sights Oct 28, 2009
But, like Barry Bonds in 2002, A-Rod has quieted those critics with an absolutely scintillating postseason that has seen him hit. 438 with five home runs and 12 RBI, while coming up with big hit after big hit for the Yankees. (ABC 7 News, DC)
LaRussa back, McGwire to be Cardinals' hitting coach Oct 27, 2009
In 1998, McGwire hit 70 home runs to break Roger Maris 37-year-old record, which has since been topped by Barry Bonds. In 2005, McGwire refused to answer questions about steroid use during a congressional hearing, saying, "I'm not here to talk about the past." When asked about the allegations against McGwire at the news conference Monday, LaRussa said: "I've watched him work and seen him get stronger," he said. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
TomVerducciInside Baseball Another West team falls victim to the 'East Coast Baseball' theory. Oct 27, 2009
"He has a lot of confidence right now at the plate. He's in a zone. He's like Barry Bonds. You can't pitch to him. Everything he hits is so hard. Man, he is so dangerous now.". It was pretty cool to watch what happened in the middle of the infield after the series-clinching out. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
KostyaKennedyViewpoint Louisville Slugger has a gift for every World Series participant. Oct 27, 2009
and more expensive ($83 apiece as compared with $52 for an ash model), in part because that's what Barry Bonds used to hit his home runs. Interesting. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Return to baseball is good for Big Mac Oct 27, 2009
In contrast, those who resisted dug themselves deeper holes: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Rafael Palmeiro and McGwire's old pal, Sammy Sosa. A 583-homer career normally prompts an automatic Hall of Fame induction, but McGwire has received less than 25 percent of the votes (75 percent is needed) three straight years largely because of the widespread belief he cheated, like many others in his era, and refused to directly address it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
La Russa Back As Cardinals' Manager; Mcgwire Named Hitting Coach Oct 27, 2009
He had arguably the most storied season in baseball history with St. Louis in 1998, when he smashed Roger Maris' infamous home run record with 70 round-tippers, which has since been passed by the equally enigmatic Barry Bonds (73, 2001). "He knows what he's doing and he wants to teach it," La Russa said of McGwire, who was not present at the press conference. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yankees’ Damon is Johnny on the spot without a contract Oct 26, 2009
Only five players - Craig Biggio, Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson, Paul Molitor, and Joe Morgan - have compiled 2,500 hits, 1,500 runs, 1,000 RBIs, 225 home runs, and 400 stolen bases. I like those round numbers, said Damon, who hopes he s at least in the discussion for the Hall of Fame once he retires. (Boston Globe)
Sources: La Russa will return, McGwire to coach Oct 26, 2009
McGwire hit 70 home runs in 1998 to break Roger Maris' 37-year-old record, a mark since topped by Barry Bonds, and retired after the 2001 season. McGwire has largely been out of the public eye since then. (ESPN -- Baseball)
The coddling epidemic Oct 25, 2009
Barry Bonds needed a babysitter for 15 seasons, someone to grant him special treatment and make it seem OK. I cut slack to Dusty Baker because Baker grew up with Bonds, so the coddling was more like a family obligation. Felipe Alou had to cover Barry's behind so often it was a joke. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A-Rod's RBI streak ends Oct 23, 2009
In the 2003 NLDS, the Marlins gave a free pass to Barry Bonds in the ninth inning of Game 3 and escaped the inning without allowing a run. Thursday, A-Rod scored on Robinson Cano's two-run triple in the seventh, which at the time put the Yankees ahead, 6-4. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Stagnant Halos bats meet irresistible force Oct 22, 2009
"They're pitching [Figgins] like he's Barry Bonds," Hunter said. Figgins said he's not feeling any added pressure. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Countdown swaps: Braves, Falcons, MeAngelo and Marge Oct 21, 2009
Frank Wren should sign Barry Bonds I would like to see Bonds play one more season and retire as a Brave. BnB. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Night-and-Day Rod: '09 Alex on fire Oct 21, 2009
Barry Bonds and Carlos Beltran share the Major League record with eight each in 2002 and '04, respectively. B.J. Upton and Troy Glaus own the AL record with seven apiece, set in 2008 and '02. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Players, owners push back collusion deadline Oct 21, 2009
Separately, players and owners have had an agreement since last year extending the deadline to file a collusion grievance over the lack of offers to Barry Bonds after the 2007 season. That deal says the union has until after the end of Bonds' criminal trial to file a grievance. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Mills, Bogar interview Oct 20, 2009
As Angels manager Mike Scioscia said, I can just think of Barry Bonds. That s the only time I think I can remember doing anything like that. (Boston Globe)
A-Rod in the right state of mind Oct 19, 2009
Much like Barry Bonds, who had a breakout October for the Giants in 2002 with eight homers and a World Series loss to the Angels after years of glaring failures, Rodriguez is on a tear. He has at least one hit and an RBI in all five games this postseason, all New York victories, and has played superb defense. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A-Rod: 'Rock bottom' to rocking October Oct 19, 2009
The contract that Rodriguez eventually agreed upon is for 10 years and $275 million, with included provisions that would pay him an additional $30 million if he eventually overtakes Barry Bonds as baseball's all-time home run king. Rodriguez has been cashing the game's biggest checks since 2000, when he signed a record-setting deal with the Rangers that made him equal parts icon and target. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Report: Crane in bidding for Texas Rangers Oct 17, 2009
Other potential buyers include Chuck Greenberg, a minor league baseball team owner and sports attorney, and Dennis Gilbert, whose sports agency once represented baseball home run king Barry Bonds, sources told Reuters. Texas billionaire Tom Hicks is selling the team to satisfy creditors who declared his sports group in default. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Abreu a good influence for Angels Oct 17, 2009
Bobby Abreu is the fifth player in big-league history with five seasons of at least 30 stolen bases and 100 RBI, joining Honus Wagner, Hugh Duffy, Ty Cobb and Barry Bonds. And he is the fifth player to have played in 150 or more games for 12 consecutive seasons, joining Willie Mays (13), Billy Williams, Pete Rose and Cal Ripken Jr. (12 each). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Halos add power to formidable repertoire Oct 15, 2009
" Scioscia has by his own definition the best rotation -- enhanced by the Aug. 28 arrival of Scott Kazmir -- he has showcased in his decade. John Lackey, Joe Saunders, Jered Weaver and Kazmir are lined up, in that order, for the Yankees, with Ervin Santana adding a live arm to the bullpen. The defense, featuring eight-time Gold Glover Torii Hunter in center field and Gold Glove candidates at third base (Figgins) and shortstop (Erick Aybar), has been steady and spectacular. But make no mistake,... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Stars key postseason success Oct 15, 2009
"There's Reggie Jackson for the Yankees [three homers in the clinching Game 6 of the 1977 World Series], Barry Bonds for the Giants [four homers, six RBIs and a .471 batting average in the 2002 World Series]," Garagiola said. "Those are the type of guys who have to perform.". (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Inbox: How can Giants draw more walks? Oct 13, 2009
Have you heard of any plans by the Giants organization to retire Barry Bonds' number 25. Perhaps a celebration of his career and a retirement ceremony could be planned next season for the day he hit home run No. 756 to break Hank Aaron's all-time home run record. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Welcome to the party, A-Rod Oct 11, 2009
There's no way to know if Rodriguez can make this a bad month for those who consider him a slicker version of Barry Bonds - the guy they love to hate - but at least he's started down the right road. Enter the Warzone, spreading warmth and joy to all mankind. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Hospital playroom named after Bonds Oct 11, 2009
Former big league slugger Barry Bonds had a children's playroom named in his honor on Friday after donating nearly $250,000 for renovations at UCSF Medical Center, according to a report by the Associated Press. Bonds' donation enabled the hospital to add a new television, audio system, arts and crafts table, and other toys to the playroom. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Twins are simply successful Oct 11, 2009
Seattle and possibly San Francisco (hey, a slow-footed Barry Bonds played there) could be in the mix. 9. (Boston Globe)
A-Rod has everyone on notice with rebirth Oct 10, 2009
Barry Bonds hit just. 196 with one home run over the first five years of his postseason career, before slamming eight homers and batting. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
JeffPearlmanPearls Of Wisdom Longtime beat writer Rod Beaton is living a medical nightmare. Oct 10, 2009
Even when Barry Bonds shoved him in a 1996 clubhouse altercation in Pittsburgh, Beaton kept his calm. "It was not an Albert Belle kind of thing," he said at the time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Accardo chats with Blue Jays fans Oct 10, 2009
mpjohn: What was Barry Bonds like as a teammate. Accardo: He was great to me. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Tiger a little off course - until the end Oct 10, 2009
Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Michael Jordan, Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, they've all made appearances this week, and one might wonder how many of them came to this charming corner of the city to bask in the aura of Retief Goosen and Zach Johnson. How many of these luminaries would have made an appearance at Harding if Woods wasn't in the field. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
SHIRLEY BRUEGMAN: Slow down and breathe Oct 10, 2009
Barry Bonds was inside the ropes following Tiger Woods, which was alternately causing both great amusement and great consternation to the fans at the Presidents Cup. They couldn't stop talking about how slimmed down Bonds seems now that he's out of baseball. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Smith wins his 2nd US Mid-Amateur title Oct 10, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 09, 2009 06:02 PMModified Fri, Oct 09, 2009 06:03 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
International team must break domination Oct 9, 2009
Barry Bonds showed up for Wednesday's fog-bound opening ceremonies. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Action and star power packed into 14 holes Oct 9, 2009
Among the spectators tracking his progress were Barry Bonds, Joe Morgan, Jerry West and the parents of Michelle Wie. Harding's quaint layout offers some remarkable up-close vantage points, and if you care at all about golf, you haven't lived until you've watched one of Woods' tee shots from point-blank range. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Opinion: Bonds, Bush, MJ give Presidents Cup a lift Oct 9, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds was inside the ropes following Tiger Woods, which was alternately causing both great amusement and great consternation to the fans at the Presidents Cup. They couldnt stop talking about how slimmed down Bonds seems now that hes out of baseball. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Caddies sport Giants jerseys Oct 8, 2009
A Golf Digest blog reported that golfer Steve Stricker's caddy drew the No. 25 that all-time home run king Barry Bonds made famous. According to Giants officials, United States team captain Fred Couples asked for the jerseys, because he liked the combination of "San Francisco" stitched across the front and the names appearing on the back. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Stats Geek: Bay overlooked member of elite group Oct 7, 2009
The all-time leaders in 30-100-100 years are: 1) Rodriguez, 12 seasons; 2) Barry Bonds, Jimmie Foxx, Babe Ruth, 11 seasons each; 5) Lou Gehrig, 10 seasons; 6) Hank Aaron, 9 seasons; 7) Jeff Bagwell, Willie Mays, Pujols, Thome, eight seasons each. While on the subject of home runs and RBIs, some asked after Garrett Jones' short season of 21 home runs and 44 RBIs whether anyone has driven in fewer runs while hitting at least 20 home runs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Giants must learn how to sacrifice, but not their principles Oct 7, 2009
In San Diego, when he had to manage against Barry Bonds, he said the statistical geeks told him that in most circumstances, pitching to Bonds was safer than walking him. The advice didn't apply in late innings of close games, or when the Giants had runners on second and third with first base open. (San Francisco Chronicle)
No clear answers, but Mets seek fixes Oct 5, 2009
Kevin McReynolds or the 1990 version of Barry Bonds would work. Would Mike Cameron serve as a fix until Martinez is better-suited for the big leagues. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Ace Lackey receives familiar assignment Oct 5, 2009
Lackey had just turned 24 when he won Game 7 of the 2002 00002FCB World Series as the Angels' starter at Angel Stadium, holding Barry Bonds and Co. to one earned run on four hits in five innings, walking one and striking out four. The big Texan had painted his masterpiece 15 days before the Fall Classic finale in Game 4 of the AL Championship series, shutting out the Twins across seven innings on three singles and no walks, striking out seven and walking none. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Giants develop new personality in '09 Oct 5, 2009
Intangibles and individuals blended seamlessly to help the Giants sustain a season-long run that nearly put them in the postseason for the first time since 2003 and for the first time without Barry Bonds, baseball's all-time home run leader, since 1989. Nobody could deny that the presence of Bonds, who won five of his seven National League Most Valuable Player Awards during his Giants tenure (1993-2007), was powerful in more ways than one. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Giants lose; Cain assesses his season Oct 4, 2009
The total in 2009 is believed to be roughly $97 million, but that includes deferred money ($5 million to Barry Bonds alone) and salary paid to players who have been released, such as Dave Roberts. The actual on-field payroll from 2009 that would rise is believed to be $82 million. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Speed runs in Owusu's family Oct 3, 2009
"It's like Barry Bonds when he was hitting all those home runs. You didn't have to pitch to him.". Francis Owusu had made the Ghanaian Olympic team in the 400 meters, but didn't compete because most of Africa boycotted the 1976 Games in Montreal over Olympic officials' refusal to ban New Zealand. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fan reaches incredible attendance feat Oct 3, 2009
"I saw Roger Maris homer the year he beat [Babe] Ruth's record, and I saw Mark McGwire homer the year he bested Maris, and I saw Barry Bonds get a "splash hit" homer the year he topped McGwire. ... Sorry I missed Babe.". Salvo provides this autobiographical insight: "There comes with this, an intimacy with big cities, hotel rooms, rental cars, parking lots, freeways, traffic jams, toll booths, jet lag, vendors, beggars, scalpers, drunks, bad food and worse music. "None of that is as irritating... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Weaver looks playoff-ready Oct 3, 2009
This was a significant milestone for Abreu, who joined Barry Bonds as the only players in history to combine 30 steals with at least 100 RBIs in five seasons ... I wanted to be in that club with Bobby Bonds [the only other Angels player with 30 steals and 100 RBIs in a season] and with Barry Bonds, too, doing it five seasons. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
GIANTS' SEASON Oct 3, 2009
This will be their first winning season in five years and their first since 1990 without Barry Bonds as their stud hitter, primary showman and lightning rod. Although it will fall short of the playoffs, manager Bruce Bochy's team began to deliver on management's promise to recast the Giants from a staid, older team built around one superstar to a peppier squad built on a foundation of players who rise through the farm system. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Giants have more goals to tackle Oct 1, 2009
He probably can't catch the leader, Florida's Hanley Ramirez, but he has a definite shot at becoming the Giants' highest finisher in the batting race since Barry Bonds topped the NL with a. 362 average in 2004. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Pirates find proving ground in twin-bill sweep Oct 1, 2009
Barry Bonds is the franchise leader, with 20. Catch more on the Pirates at the PG's. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Kemp on brink of joing elite class Sep 30, 2009
He'll also become only the 15th player in history to have such a season, joining the likes of Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez, Hank Aaron and Joe Morgan. Dodgers at a glance 2009 record: 93-65 2008 record: 84-78 NL West: Lead Rockies by 3. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Aurilia savoring final days in San Francisco Sep 30, 2009
During virtually all of that span, Aurilia was San Francisco's everyday shortstop, a fixture in the lineup with Barry Bonds, Jeff Kent and J.T. Snow ... "Every at-bat mattered to him. You knew he cared, every time up. So many young kids now, they take everything for granted. I think I was fortunate enough to see him and Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds, where every at-bat mattered and they fed off each other. For me, that's what I always will remember from Richie. There are some people who tell you,... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt on 200 Ks Sep 30, 2009
There are exceptions _ Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds in his later years, Frank Robinson and Albert Pujols, to mention a few. A tough-to-fan power hitter is a rare breed. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Scioscia points to Abreu as Halos' MVP Sep 30, 2009
" Abreu, who signed a one-year free-agent deal for $5 million on Feb. 12, has hit several career milestones this season. On Aug. 6, he homered in Chicago to join Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson, Joe Morgan and Craig Biggio as the only players in history to combine at least 250 homers, 2,000 hits, 1,000 runs scored, 1,000 RBIs and 300 steals. Abreu reached 100 RBIs on Saturday with a two-run homer against the Athletics. It was the seventh season in a row he has hit triple-digits in... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Cruz Jr. chats with Blue Jays fans Sep 26, 2009
Jose Cruz Jr.: Barry Bonds ... Manderson: What was Barry Bonds like as a teammate. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Giants hitters a mixed bag vs. lefties Sep 26, 2009
The Walk of Fame honors significant Giants moments that have occurred at AT. Sanchez is the fourth honoree, joining Barry Bonds, Robb Nen and Jason Schmidt. Tickets. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Pujols is TSN's Player of the Decade Sep 25, 2009
The Official Site of the St. Louis Cardinals. 300 average in each of his nine seasons. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Ann KillionINSIDE BASEBALL Sep 24, 2009
The Giants have exhibited the first signs of green life sprouting from the ashes left behind by the great Barry Bonds' bonfire. A little hope finally, following those bleak years (2005-2007), when the Giants sublimated their competitive desire for the pyrotechnics and cash infusion of a dubious home run chase. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Roberts on verge of setting record Sep 23, 2009
"You do kind of look at the history of the game and all the great switch-hitters that have played this game. It's something that I certainly never would've thought I'd be in that category. I mean, I d 00003E95 idn't break Barry Bonds' homer record or anything, but you've got to take what you do and look at it in perspective.". In this case, Roberts has left plenty of room. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Net: Cox, Wren had spring fallout Sep 23, 2009
I m not saying it s on par with, for example, a San Francisco reporter not noticing that Barry Bonds didn t get along with some of his teammates, but it does seem to indicate a gap in the AJC s coverage analogous to putting Klesko in right, and say Terry Forster in center. Well maybe not quite that bad, but certainly you can see why the readers would wonder about this. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Around Town: Meet the 'ballhawkers' Sep 22, 2009
They dot the country, but the man Mr. Jabs calls "The Barry Bonds of Snagging'' is Zach Hample of New York. Mr. Hample has caught more than 4,000 balls in his career -- including Bonds' 724th career home run. As the crowds get smaller at PNC, Pirates owners may squirm, but the ballhawkers love it. There's so much room to maneuver. They arrive a couple of hours before game time, when the gates open, and Mr. Pelescak and Mr. Jabs will run back and forth between left and right field depending on... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Twins 3B Crede to have another back surgery Sep 21, 2009
Minnesota Twins' Joe Crede plans to have third back surgery - ESPN. Updated: September 20, 2009, 3:32 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
San Francisco's chairman of the boards Sep 21, 2009
There's President Obama, three popes, Adolf Hitler, Barry Bonds and Dracula. Upstairs, at the modest executive suite, Rodney Fong looks out the window at a slice of San Francisco Bay and talks about the port. (San Francisco Chronicle)
