I would go as far as saying....if he were a 'nice' guy in the eyes of the public, then he would be recognized as on the best ever.
A lot of the public's negative thoughts about Barry- is because of his abrasive attitude in interviews...a comes off a anti-fan type of player. If he had a Ernie Banks type of attitude while playing the game...Barry would still take some heat, but not near as the much he receives now.
I honestly beleive this.
Complete honest answer coming from a person who totally dislikes Barry?!
Yes, if we are devoid of roid talk / rumors / facts / or whatever, I have to say he was the best hitter to have played.
But, I'm not so sure that if I could have my pick out of all the greats in their prime, that I would go with him. His defense hasnt exactly looked sharp when he started to juice.
Yes, if we are devoid of roid talk / rumors / facts / or whatever, I have to say he was the best hitter to have played.
But, I'm not so sure that if I could have my pick out of all the greats in their prime, that I would go with him. His defense hasnt exactly looked sharp when he started to juice.
Barry Bonds is the best player in the history of baseball.
Lets just say for the sake of saying so that Bonds started taking roids in the year 2001 which seems to be the timeline that most agree on.
I can make a strong case that Barry Bonds was a better baseball player between 1991 and 1999 then he has been from 2000 to 2007.
Everyone loves the glory of the homerun, but before the year 2000, Bonds was a 5 tool player. Now he is only a 2 tool player.
BARRY BONDS was the best player in baseball before he ever took his first drug.
Lets just say for the sake of saying so that Bonds started taking roids in the year 2001 which seems to be the timeline that most agree on.
I can make a strong case that Barry Bonds was a better baseball player between 1991 and 1999 then he has been from 2000 to 2007.
Everyone loves the glory of the homerun, but before the year 2000, Bonds was a 5 tool player. Now he is only a 2 tool player.
BARRY BONDS was the best player in baseball before he ever took his first drug.
Give me a break. Great, yes. But to say he would be flirting with Hank's record without the juice, no way.
And Journey eluded to it above , the 73 HR season gave him a MAJOR burst with his trying to claim the all time record. And as of now, looks like he will barely get there, juice and tired legs and all.
Bonds would be a ZERO without the roids.They go hand in hand.
Barry Bonds - Steroids= Bobby Bonilla
Barry Bonds - Steroids= Bobby Bonilla
As a guy born to not like the Yankees, going to be honest and agree with you.
I really think that stat wise A-Rod will end up being the greatest ever and as you say, 'of this generation'.
And if Ken Griffey didnt end up having so much down time, it would have been him.
BillHill, you have had some great posts regarding baseball lately BTW.
