Barry...

Obviously this is a late posting. I guess I was just debating about what to write or how I feel about the whole Barry Bonds issue.

Baseball has always been the sport I really enjoy. I really enjoy playing it and I really enjoy watching it. Barry Bonds has been one of my favorite players since he was with Pittsburgh. I used to think Bonds and Bonilla were great.

I loved it when Barry was traded to the Giants for two reasons. One, I hate the Giants. Two, I can see him play more because I love Dodgers. Sure, I liked Bonds when he was NOT playing against the Dodgers and I boo him when he does play the Dodgers.

With that being said, I haven't seen a lot of games with Babe Ruth or Henry Aaron. Different times, different athletes. For me, I have personally seen Barry Bonds play and I think he is the best power hitter I have ever seen.

Yes, I hear he is a jerk to his teammates. Yes, I hear he is jerk with the media. I personally don't care. In fact, I kind of like it. When he was in his prime, he could field, run and hit. I love his homerun poses. I love the fact he doesn't even move if the other team hits a homerun and he knows it. Classic.

It is a shame that he isn't well liked because when McGwire and Sosa were hitting homeruns people were loving baseball again. When Barry broke the single season homerun record people were watching. I just don't think a majority of people wanted to see Barry beat Hank Aarons homerun record.

I know there is that cloud of steriod use. Heck, innocent until proven guilty, right? Who am I kidding? I think he took steroids whether he knew it or not. I don't think the steriods helped him hit the ball any further, but I do believe steroids helped Barry play longer and helped his body recover so he can break the record. Do I feel he cheated? Perhaps. I also don't think he was or is the only one in major league baseball to take steroids or performance enchancing supplements.

All, I know is that I have enjoyed watching Barry play. When Barry was close to breaking the record I was watching as many Giant games I could...just in case. I am sure people thought Hank Aaron's record would never be broken...and now I am not sure Barry's will ever be broken. I am keeping an eye on A-Rod...that guy can play....best player in baseball right now.

Barry Bonds was the second jersey I bought after Cal Ripken's 4-5 years ago. I never wore the Bond jersey until now. I don't plan on wearing it again until he retires...and that is just because he plays for the Giants and I hate the Giants....go DODGERS!

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On a side note, Aya has noticed my jersey collection has gotten larger. She also noticed my small jersey collection is just as expensive or more expensive than her suits!

I know have:

Cal Ripken - Orioles Cooperstown Classic
Barry Bonds - Giants
Roger Clemens - Astros
Pedro Martinez - Red Sox
Orel Hershisher - Dodgers
Tony Gwynn - Padres old school 80's jersey
Ichiro - Mariners
Ichiro - Japan WBC
Maddux - Atlanta
Albert Pujos - St Louis World Series edition
Nolan Ryan - Astros old school retro jersey

I have actually been trying to get jerseys of my favorite players, who I think will be hall of famers. I passed on Jeter because I think wearing his jersey is a little gay. I thought the same of A-Rod but I am going to get his jersey. I am just waiting to see if he remains a Yankee.

Any other suggestions for favorite players?