All-Star Game or infomercial for Barry Bonds?

[Jim Porter]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

My wife and I are sitting here trying to enjoy the All-Star game, and these ridiculous announcers won't shut up about Barry Bonds.

I think the amount of attention he's gotten overall during his march to one of the greatest records in sports pales in comparison with the attention Hank Aaron, Roger Maris, or Mark McGwire got. I'm not saying it's right or wrong, just saying that it could be a lot worse.

Originally Posted by jicecone

I found it amazing that Bonds was walking behind Mays onto the Diamond.

It shouldn't surprise you. Willy Mays is Barry Bonds' godfather.