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In reply to the discussion: Barry Bonds Not Elected To Hall of Fame [View all]klook
(13,501 posts)29. "I'm probably in the minority, but...."
Last edited Thu Jan 10, 2013, 02:04 PM - Edit history (1)

Biggio will get in eventually, although I'm surprised he wasn't a first-ballot choice. I doubt seriously he ever juiced.
Hardly anybody likes Bonds, and hardly anybody believes he didn't use steroids, so -- despite what would be a HOF career for most players, he may never get in. I always thought it was hypocritical of the Giants to keep him on the team and promote (and benefit from) his hitting prowess but then try to remove every trace of him after his career was over.
Maybe somebody will start a Hall of Infamy for guys like Pete Rose, Bonds, and Clemens.
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IMO what Pete Rose did is far less objectionable than cheating on the game by using steroids n/t
Leopolds Ghost
Jan 2013
#8
So he bets a lot when he lets them lose. And he bets a little when he helps them win.
El Supremo
Jan 2013
#49
A long as you get 5% of the vote each year, you remain on the ballot for 15 years. n/t
FSogol
Jan 2013
#45
It's an disadvantage to players trying to make the team that choose not to use.
WhoWoodaKnew
Jan 2013
#63