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Who Does Barry Bonds Think He Is, Rickey Henderson?

Mar 8, 2007 – 5:30 PM
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Larry Brown

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If you happened to watch one of the highlight shows on TV last night, you probably saw the clip of Barry Bonds lumbering around first trying to make it into second with a bloop double against the Mariners on Wednesday. The whole spectacle was comedy; a 42 year-old outfielder with the knees of a backup catcher busting his tail on a cue-shot like he's a Double-A rookie, for the second day in a row. Apparently the incident was just as concerning to Captain Cranium as it was painful to watch

"He feels great, and he's enjoying the fact he can run close to like he used to," manager Bruce Bochy said. "At the same time, I'm not going to lie: There is some concern at times."

By running the way he used to, does that mean side-to-side AS WELL AS straight ahead? That has to be concerning for the manager.

Ordinarily this is where you would hear me compliment Bonds for working hard and hustling. I would typically tell you what a great example Bonds is setting for the younger players -- but not in this case. Barry, you're 42, you have little left in the tank, you shouldn't expend any energy unless you absolutely have to, that is, if 755 means anything to you.

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