tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post114783875088193613..comments2023-10-30T05:34:56.126-07:00Comments on I Am Prepared to Give Up at Any Time: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-1148057136577414692006-05-19T09:45:00.000-07:002006-05-19T09:45:00.000-07:00The numbers don't lie. Bonds produced at a ridicu...The numbers don't lie. Bonds produced at a ridiculously high level for years. He absolutely achieved a sustained level of greatness. One can certainly argue that he cheated to do it, but if you just look at the numbers, he was worthy of his MVP awards.<BR/><BR/>Trust me, the press HATES Bonds. They would not have voted for him if there was any plausible way to ignore his value.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02233465085998331063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-1148019079593879602006-05-18T23:11:00.000-07:002006-05-18T23:11:00.000-07:00I guess I just don't believe any player in any spo...I guess I just don't believe any player in any sport can sustain greatness to merit four consecutive MVP awards, unless the player tops himself or herself every year. <BR/><BR/>I understand that Bonds had a statistically impressive block of years then, but in a time where Ichiro Suzuki can be named MVP as a rookie, I find it impossible to believe that Barry Bonds was more worthy than Albert Pujols in ALL of the latter's first three seasons. Those MVP voters were just being lazy.Neel Mehtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11286549029037039134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-1147977124082013422006-05-18T11:32:00.000-07:002006-05-18T11:32:00.000-07:00Neel, I was right there with you until that final ...Neel, I was right there with you until that final sentence. <BR/><BR/>I believe either by a pure statistical approach, or by a subjective interpretation of the word "value", Bonds was more Valuable than anyone else from 2001 (and arguably 2000) through 2004.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02233465085998331063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-1147969910805126352006-05-18T09:31:00.000-07:002006-05-18T09:31:00.000-07:00I believe the record books, while not quite script...I believe the record books, while not quite scripture, can still do without asterisks. Numbers are numbers. Context comes later.<BR/><BR/>This current chase of Ruth's old HR record is pointless. Aaron holds the record now, so I'm glad the MLB isn't giving it much attention. I mean, no one cared when Bonds passed Maris or Sosa in his 73 HR season. Beating McGwire was what mattered.<BR/><BR/>All that said, it's ridiculous that Albert Pujols had to wait until last season to be named MVP of the National League.Neel Mehtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11286549029037039134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-1147968527385112162006-05-18T09:08:00.000-07:002006-05-18T09:08:00.000-07:00"hits to his reputation"! Good one, Will"<I>hits</I> to his reputation"! Good one, WillMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02233465085998331063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-1147925276642433772006-05-17T21:07:00.000-07:002006-05-17T21:07:00.000-07:00We considered going to a local Barry Bonds Grand S...We considered going to a local Barry Bonds Grand Slam sports park, but it was overpriced. I wonder if they lose business over hits to his reputation.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138880980525451521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-1147921645645076712006-05-17T20:07:00.000-07:002006-05-17T20:07:00.000-07:00Carey, thanks for asking, but the most exciting p...Carey, thanks for asking, but the most exciting part of my weekend was going to a party at a church. And I HATE going to church.<BR/><BR/>jr, I think George Michael is a big drunk, but if I were gay, I'd do him big time.<BR/><BR/>Jocelyn, "Freedom" is also a good sing-along song.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02233465085998331063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-1147916286186908072006-05-17T18:38:00.000-07:002006-05-17T18:38:00.000-07:00"Faith" by GM is great! Beep. *wink*Smooch,The Ta..."Faith" by GM is great! Beep. *wink*<BR/><BR/>Smooch,<BR/>The Tart<BR/>; )TheTarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18331641497652844780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-1147902258745197102006-05-17T14:44:00.000-07:002006-05-17T14:44:00.000-07:00So, what do you think about George Michael? Hm?So, what do you think about George Michael? Hm?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572514705373755851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570740.post-1147891894084731732006-05-17T11:51:00.000-07:002006-05-17T11:51:00.000-07:00Wait, is this a sly way to get people to ask you t...Wait, is this a sly way to get people to ask you to share your weekend stories? Did I just fall for your evil plan?<BR/><BR/>As for Mother's day: no gift necessary, just get the hell out of the house and take the kid(s) with you. ;)careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678218751633225999noreply@blogger.com