Barry Bonds

[S2M]

looks like he can add another walk to his stats.....

[Ehwmatt]

I hope so. And I hope this is the last of these prosecutions. It's appalling to me that our precious federal prosecutorial resources (and by extension, precious federal funds) are being used to prosecute these types of sports-related incidents in recent years. The chance of a conviction is slim to none in most of these cases.

I think the general public would be far more outraged at these high profile, clear loser perjury prosecutions if most people's conception of the legal process wasn't culled from Law and Order and the other assorted police/legal TV dramas. If people realized the hundreds/thousands of hours (and thus money) that went into deposing people, reviewing documents/deposition transcripts, preparing witnesses, investigating, motion/memo drafting, and actually trying the case, I think they'd be appalled at the federal resources being expended on these types of cases.

Perjury can be a serious offense for sure. But, is it really worth going through all of this when the crime underlying the perjury is an athlete putting a needle in his ass to hit a few more home runs? Not in these times.

[S2M]

I hope so. And I hope this is the last of these prosecutions. It's appalling to me that our precious federal prosecutorial resources (and by extension, precious federal funds) are being used to prosecute these types of sports-related incidents in recent years. The chance of a conviction is slim to none in most of these cases.

I think the general public would be far more outraged at these high profile, clear loser perjury prosecutions if most people's conception of the legal process wasn't culled from Law and Order and the other assorted police/legal TV dramas. If people realized the hundreds/thousands of hours (and thus money) that went into deposing people, reviewing documents/deposition transcripts, preparing witnesses, investigating, motion/memo drafting, and actually trying the case, I think they'd be appalled at the federal resources being expended on these types of cases.

Perjury can be a serious offense for sure. But, is it really worth going through all of this when the crime underlying the perjury is an athlete putting a needle in his ass to hit a few more home runs? Not in these times.

As opposed to what, an intern on her knees?

[Gin and Tonic Sky]

The government has no business in investigating rule violations drugs in a private agrena. Bonds lying to invetigators was immoral , but it wasnt really just of the govt to be investigating in the first place either.

[Michigan Girl]

The government has no business in investigating rule violations drugs in a private agrena. Bonds lying to invetigators was immoral , but it wasnt really just of the govt to be investigating in the first place either.

I agree ...and
w/Matty too ^^^!!

[S2M]

There's no question this guy cheated, knew that he was given steroids....his only followers are Giant's fans, blacks, and idiots who don't know anything about baseball, body-types, and about diminished skills.....

The mere fact that Greg Anderson would rather sit in jail than testify is proof positive he is guilty....

[Glenn]

No matter how you slice it..He's a douche...

The ONLY reason I can be happy about he Giants winning the Series is that they did it without Bonds being on the team.

[slucero]

There's no question this guy cheated, knew that he was given steroids....his only followers are Giant's fans, blacks, and idiots who don't know anything about baseball, body-types, and about diminished skills.....

The mere fact that Greg Anderson would rather sit in jail than testify is proof positive he is guilty....

Anderson outta be getting one helluva Christmas present from Bonds this year......

[Glenn]

There's no question this guy cheated, knew that he was given steroids....his only followers are Giant's fans, blacks, and idiots who don't know anything about baseball, body-types, and about diminished skills.....

The mere fact that Greg Anderson would rather sit in jail than testify is proof positive he is guilty....

Anderson outta be getting one helluva Christmas present from Bonds this year......

LOL You aint kidding!

[Uno_up]

can you imagine if they went after every player on that steroid list the way they have Bonds? talk about a waste of federal money. i just want the whole thing to be done. they took steroids. hundreds of players. some did it because they wanted a baseball career instead of being a mailman. it amazes me that fans equate asshole personalities with possible guilt. bonds? fuck yeah, hang him. biggio? no way...a real gentleman. such bullshit. the record book is tainted. lets move on.

[Uno_up]

If Bonds goes to jail, and no-one else does, it will be the biggest injustice besides oj in history. they all go then. big papi, bagwell, randy velarde, roger clemens, luis gonzalez, bret boone, giambi, mcgwire, sosa, shawn green...every single one of them. jail.

[Michigan Girl]

Agree and agree, Uno^^^^

[Seven Wishes2]

Bonds lied to federal prosectuors. If all the "alleged" 'roid users wind up being indicted on federal counts (as Clemens already has been) and the same thing happens then, yes, they do need to go to jail.

Hopefully Clemens is on his way to the slammer. I used to idolize that douche bag.