When Bonds breaks the record

or ties the record...

For the folks who are more in tune with baseball.

What will happen as far as festivities if this happens in games away from SF?

ex. Would they stop the game if he hit his tying or breaking HR in Atlanta or Milw.?

What are the away stadiums (clubs) going to do if the event occurs on their field?

And will he get the heck booed out of him, or standing O or what?

[whodey17]

I don't think the public really cares. I am sure each stadium will announce it on their jumbo-tron. The host stadium will plan nothing. The crowd will stand-up and clap. But for the most part, I don't think people really care.

Originally Posted by whodey17

I don't think the public really cares. I am sure each stadium will announce it on their jumbo-tron. The host stadium will plan nothing. The crowd will stand-up and clap. But for the most part, I don't think people really care.

Will they stop the game with a small ceremony? Or just stop the game? Or just jumo tron it and there is not even a delay? And Barry does not even doff his cap.

[whodey17]

Originally Posted by pgardn

Will they stop the game with a small ceremony? Or just stop the game? Or just jumo tron it and there is not even a delay? And Barry does not even doff his cap.

I think the host stadium will stop the game. The players will come onto the field and hug him. Barry will salute the fans. In other stadiums they will announce it and play the HR but they will not stop the game. Might be different if it happens in San Fran.

[pdrift1]

as long as bud shows up, i could care less what they do.for the better of the game he needs to acknowledge this at the least and then let the fans and history take care of the rest. no way do you want mlb to turn thier back on the greatest record in sports. as baseball fans we need to put this era behind us and accept it and judge it as we do all records. mlb has as much to do with this getting this far as barry did. barry take steroids -sure he most likely did. did baseball know this was going on- of course they did. now hanks a different story, i don't think he needs to be there but the commish does.

[pdrift1]

if he breaks it outside of san fran , he will get his fair share of boos but i think most will applaud him because this guy had hof credentials before this. even tho steroids helped his cause later -he still was a 5 tool player who is one of the best in the game. even if you like him or not

Originally Posted by pdrift1

as long as bud shows up, i could care less what they do.for the better of the game he needs to acknowledge this at the least and then let the fans and history take care of the rest. no way do you want mlb to turn thier back on the greatest record in sports. as baseball fans we need to put this era behind us and accept it and judge it as we do all records. mlb has as much to do with this getting this far as barry did. barry take steroids -sure he most likely did. did baseball know this was going on- of course they did. now hanks a different story, i don't think he needs to be there but the commish does.

Bud has decided he is not going...? I thought. It has been reported that Aaron is definitely not going.

[pdrift1]

i know hank isn't for sure but i think bud is still out to lunch on this one yet and hasn't commented for sure but could be wrong. havn't heard anything at least. if he has said no he should seriously reconsider.

[pdrift1]

Originally Posted by Bababooyee

The increasing number stories, reports, etc as he gets closer and closer is going to be intolerable. But maybe I will get more work around the house done when I ban ESPN for a few weeks.

i agree sensory overload, and i to will stay away until he gets to the at bat that will break it. then i will watch

[Danzig]

i guess there's no chance of him being intentionally walked for the rest of his career...

Seems like Bonds is the one shouldering the blame for the steroids problem in baseball. Fact is the guy is a hall of famer regardless. He was one of the top players when he was a string bean.

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Seems like Bonds is the one shouldering the blame for the steroids problem in baseball. Fact is the guy is a hall of famer regardless. He was one of the top players when he was a string bean.

Yes he was. And he is taking the bulk of the criticism because he is about to break a sacred record held by a man that is held in very high respect. And he may have lied in front of a federal grand jury. Thats not done yet.

What do you think Pillow. What kind of reception away from SF? Especially in Atlanta or Milw. (now home of kids attacking cars cause it summertime, the police just love it when the kids are out of school.)

Originally Posted by pgardn

Yes he was. And he is taking the bulk of the criticism because he is about to break a sacred record held by a man that is held in very high respect. And he may have lied in front of a federal grand jury. Thats not done yet.

What do you think Pillow. What kind of reception away from SF? Especially in Atlanta or Milw. (now home of kids attacking cars cause it summertime, the police just love it when the kids are out of school.)

Will there be enough fans at the game in Atlanta to boo loud enough so Barry can hear it?

Milwaukee..eh don't know much about their crowd.

I really don't care about the record to tell you the truth. The record that is tops in my book for hitters is rbi's. And Barry's not getting that one.

[pdrift1]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i guess there's no chance of him being intentionally walked for the rest of his career...

nope those days are passed. he cant turn on the inside pitch like he used to. still baffles me when some managers still walk him . i can see it if the situation dictates it and what type of control or stuff your pitcher has at that momment. but otherwise go after him

[pdrift1]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Seems like Bonds is the one shouldering the blame for the steroids problem in baseball. Fact is the guy is a hall of famer regardless. He was one of the top players when he was a string bean.

pillow its a damn witchhunt is what it is!!!!!

[pdrift1]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Will there be enough fans at the game in Atlanta to boo loud enough so Barry can hear it?

Milwaukee..eh don't know much about their crowd.

I really don't care about the record to tell you the truth. The record that is tops in my book for hitters is rbi's. And Barry's not getting that one.

he will get booed here in milwaukee also, but i expect the fans who know anything about his career will not.

[ninetoone]

If the record happens on the road, a real fan throws that shiat back on the field

[SentToStud]

Bonds has gone up two full shoe sizes since he was 30.

He's a shoe-in for the HoF.

[ELA]

Having Bud Selig show up, and having him, and the rest of baseball acknowledge this record being broken as if it were "clean" and "kosher" -- in my mind doesn't solve any problem. It compounds it. This doesn't put the tainted days of MLB behind us -- it traps us inside of it. At least that is the way I feel.

I think there needs to be a drastic shift in how this entire situation is being handled. The investigation(s) are a joke, owners are not being forced to address the problem and deal with it head on, and players are not being put in a position where they suffer the consequences of tainting America's pastime.

I have several retired MLB players as clients, and as friends. A few of them are in the 500 HR Club. You should listen to their passion and disgust when they talk about the game they once played and will forever love. Not that all of them are angels or hollier than thou, but I think the game needs to stop perpetuating status quo.

Eric

[Storm Cadet]

Isn't it amazing that Barry Bonds is the one player who truly lives up to this sports company name and is not one of their items for sale?