Giants win the world series?

[RickwithaTbird]

After reading this story, I thought how ironic it would be if they actually did take the series. I would feel bad for bonds, lol.



Report: Bonds prepared to sit out until 2006
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Bonds doesn't expect to play again this season because of his injured right knee, putting the San Francisco Giants slugger's quest for the career home run record on hold until at least 2006.

Barry Bonds says he will likely remain on the bench until the 2006 season.
By Eric Risberg, AP

"I don't think you're going to see me out there this year," Bonds told MLB.com on Monday. "That's the reality of the situation. I'm improving. I'm happy with the progress. I'm working out hard on the exercise bike and the elliptical machine, but I'm just not there yet. The last thing I want is to get back on the field and be out again a week later."

Bonds said a recent MRI showed some fluid building up in the knee that has been operated on three times since Jan. 31. He said his doctors advised him to wait until next year to return to the Giants.

"He has not informed the Giants of that decision," assistant general manager Ned Colletti told The Associated Press.

Phone messages left for Bonds' publicist, Rachael Vizcarra, and Giants general manager Brian Sabean weren't immediately returned Monday night.

Bonds has 703 home runs, third on the career list behind Babe Ruth (714) and Hank Aaron (755).

Just last month, Bonds was more optimistic when he joined the team for a road trip in Los Angeles, where he has been rehabbing the knee. On his personal Web site two weeks ago, Bonds wrote that he was hopeful he could return in September.

But Bonds told MLB.com on Monday that an MRI performed last week by Dr. Arthur Ting showed more swelling in the knee.

"The doctors say it's wise for me to work out hard this winter and be ready to go next season," Bonds said. "I want to be out there and play the whole year.

"I'm just going to listen to what the doctors tell me. The doctors are telling me to let it heal, so I'm going to let it heal."

The 41-year-old Bonds now hopes to be ready for opening day in 2006, the final season of his contract with the Giants.

"That's what my goal is right now and I expect to be ready," he said. "But the doctors are telling me playing this year might put that in jeopardy, that I could undo any gains I've already made. No matter how much I want to play, I'm not going to let that happen."

The Giants (45-59) have struggled mightily without Bonds, but are still only 5{ games behind Arizona and San Diego in the weak NL West. The Giants hoped their star slugger could return in time to help them make a playoff push.

"I know I could help if I was out there," he said. "This is my life. This is my career — on the baseball field. But right now, I can't help and it's killing me."

Bonds batted .362 last season with 45 homers and 101 RBI and walked a major league-record 232 times on the way to his record seventh MVP award.

[imtheoneandonlyD]

bonds is washed up. Most people know when they should quit. I hope he permanently ruins his knee.

[TexasF355F1]

The Giants don't have a chance at the Series in my opinion, even with Bonds. But Bonds will be out for one reason and one reason only, his steroid use has caused his body to be unable to heal quickly and properly. Skip Bayless said this morning on 1st & 10 that for someone who had minor knee surgery to not have made it back in the game already means that his absense of steroid use has weakened his immune system and recovery time. Steroids enhance this.

Screw Barry Bonds, Rafael Palmero, and all the other steroid junkies who continue to deny their usage and lie to the fans and media.

[imtheoneandonlyD]

I agree. I was however very stunned to see raffy test positive after his statement to congress.

[warmapplecobbler]

i hate the giants

[HogieGT-R]

Originally Posted by warmapplecobbler

i hate the giants

so how about those red sox?

[imtheoneandonlyD]

Im a Bo-Sox fan. Last year was awesome for me. Sox win the series UNC wins the NCAA tourny. I wish i could have seen Reggie win a title in Indiana though.

[King Of Crunk]

reggie not winning a championship was sad....that sumbitch could shoot the lights out...

[YogsVR4]

He's not healing up as fast as he originally thought because he can't down the steroids like he used to. His body is starting to pay the price for being on the juice.

[-Josh-]

Screw Barry Bonds, i used to have a lot of respect for him until he started pissing on the golden days athletes.(Babe Ruth for example)


Oh, and this is the year of the White Sox!!