It was only fitting that on a weekend where Barry Bonds made what was, sincerely, a touching return to the House That Bonds Built, the Giants won a series against their hated rivals for their performance-enhanced Gipper.
Of course, they had to use a decidedly different means to the common ends (winning) that mostly defined the Bonds Era, using small ball, the mistakes of the opposition, and blinding speed(!) to eke out walk-off victories on Saturday and Sunday.
As a wise fictional San Franciscan once said, the bad times fade away, and the good ones adhere themselves to your memory. For Saturday at least, I found myself agreeing wholeheartedly when it comes to the (really) big guy, particularly when he closed his speech with this gem:
"It's weird for me not to be in uniform with the Dodgers right there. You heard me Torre, I beat you before and I can beat you again. I haven't retired. Thank you."Comment! In what capacity, if any, should Bonds be recognized by the Giants once he officially retires?
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Bonds should get a statue near the front entrance at 2ndd St (across from Momo's). There should be no asterisk next to the amazing numbers on his plaque; however, he should not be rewarded with his charming smile. In my opinion, his charm was always turned on only when he needed something.
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