San Francisco Giants: Barry Bonds will launch a Web site -- barrybonds.com -- to the public perhaps as soon as April.
Bonds says he plans to answer fan questions on a weekly basis once the season is under way.
"They will be able to chat with me, ask me how my week is going, make comments on what they feel," Bonds told the Contra Costa Times. "If you want to interact with me, you're going to have that opportunity on my Web page.
"I want people to have the opportunity to see what I'm doing," Bonds said. "People say they don't know me. They'll get the opportunity to know me now."
Bonds also plans to sell authentic memorabilia, including T-shirts and jerseys with both his and his godfather Willie Mays' likenesses on them. With two more home runs, Bonds will tie Mays' mark of 660.
the aftermath
03-27-04, 08:41 AM
:lol:
I find the timing of this rather humorous.
twikoff
03-27-04, 08:51 AM
regardless of what people think of barry.. I think its a great idea.. and dont understand why any of the other marquee players dont do something like this to make themselves more accessible
of course.. i can just imagine the chat sessions now :eek:
they better have plenty of moderators
the aftermath
03-27-04, 09:03 AM
It is a great idea, definitely. However, it's also a pretty obvious smoke screen but hopefully that's not all it is. :up: for trying.
Bill Geiger
03-27-04, 09:09 AM
Soon after opening, there is sure to be a note stating:
"Due to the popularity of barrybonds.com, Barry will not be able to answer all questions submitted."
twikoff
03-27-04, 09:58 AM
barry bonds is joining serenawilliams.com and venuswilliams.com :lol:
maybe this will become a trend
anyone else know any other players "Official" websites, that the players are actually associated with
Birrman54
03-27-04, 10:15 AM
www.terrellowens.com :thmbsdwn:
birrman54
Deftones
03-27-04, 10:54 AM
He could save 100 children from a burning building and he'd still be an *******.
El Scorcho
03-27-04, 12:37 PM
I still think it's funny that he's listed as "San Francisco OF" on ESPN because he won't join the players association.
Deftones
03-27-04, 12:51 PM
Originally posted by El Scorcho
I still think it's funny that he's listed as "San Francisco OF" on ESPN because he won't join the players association.
Yeah. Who'd want to draft that outfield? They suck! ;)
Y2K Falcon
03-27-04, 01:09 PM
I can't wait for the "$25 of $150 at barrybonds.com pharmacy" coupons in Hot Deals! :up:
DarkElf
03-27-04, 01:19 PM
Originally posted by twikoff
regardless of what people think of barry.. I think its a great idea.. and dont understand why any of the other marquee players dont do something like this to make themselves more accessible
I fully expect that the CBA prohibited players in the union from doing this. MLB is aggressive with controlling the marketing of it's teams and players.
the aftermath
03-27-04, 01:26 PM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
He could save 100 children from a burning building and he'd still be an *******. I don't think it's fair that people judge someone they don't know. Look at Kobe, he looked like a saint a year ago. Now he looks like a lying, cheating jerk. You never know.
Deftones
03-27-04, 01:31 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
I don't think it's fair that people judge someone they don't know. Look at Kobe, he looked like a saint a year ago. Now he looks like a lying, cheating jerk. You never know.
So it's the fans fault that Barry Bonds comes off as a jerk? Hardly.
El Scorcho
03-27-04, 01:51 PM
Barry Bonds could hire 7 full time hot chicks to administer handjobs and blowjobs to Deftones (one for each day of the week) and he still would think Barry's a dick. ;)
Canadian Bacon
03-27-04, 01:55 PM
Originally posted by El Scorcho
Barry Bonds could hire 7 full time hot chicks to administer handjobs and blowjobs to Deftones (one for each day of the week) and he still would think Barry's a dick. ;) rotfl
the aftermath
03-27-04, 04:15 PM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
So it's the fans fault that Barry Bonds comes off as a jerk? Hardly.
Maybe a little arrogant, but as a jerk? I don't see it.
Originally posted by El Scorcho
Barry Bonds could hire 7 full time hot chicks to administer handjobs and blowjobs to Deftones (one for each day of the week) and he still would think Barry's a dick. ;) That pretty much sums it up.
Deftones
03-27-04, 05:16 PM
Originally posted by El Scorcho
Barry Bonds could hire 7 full time hot chicks to administer handjobs and blowjobs to Deftones (one for each day of the week) and he still would think Barry's a dick. ;)
Yes, he would be. For hiring prostitutes. :lol:
Originally posted by the aftermath
Maybe a little arrogant, but as a jerk? I don't see it.
Of course you don't see it. You are a biased Giants fan. At least some of the Giants fans here can see him for what he really is.
the aftermath
03-27-04, 05:32 PM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
Of course you don't see it. You are a biased Giants fan. At least some of the Giants fans here can see him for what he really is.
I never said Bonds was the greatest guy on earth did I? You make him seem like scum of the earth, when there are plenty of athletes much worse than him (*cough, <b>KOBE</b>*)
And you're a biased Dbacks fan, so of course your opinion is tainted.
das Monkey
03-27-04, 05:34 PM
Bonds' greatest crime (assuming there's no steroid abuse) is treating obnoxious reporters like the jerkoffs most of them are. Ooo ... what a horrible person. There are so many really bad people in sports that it amazes me how much people obsess over Bonds.
das
Y2K Falcon
03-27-04, 05:39 PM
For the record, I hated Kobe a year ago as well. ;)
Deftones
03-27-04, 05:40 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
I never said Bonds was the greatest guy on earth did I? You make him seem like scum of the earth, when there are plenty of athletes much worse than him (*cough, <b>KOBE</b>*)
And you're a biased Dbacks fan, so of course your opinion is tainted.
See, that's where you are wrong. I can admit it when guys on my team are *******s.
I never said Bonds was a rapist or the like. I said he was an *******.
As for my opinion being tainted, then every other baseball fan has a tainted opinion as well.
Bonds is a jerk to the media, rude to fans and shows no hustle on the field. That's pretty much the epitome of a jerk.
Deftones
03-27-04, 05:41 PM
Originally posted by das Monkey
Bonds' greatest crime (assuming there's no steroid abuse) is treating obnoxious reporters like the jerkoffs most of them are. Ooo ... what a horrible person. There are so many really bad people in sports that it amazes me how much people obsess over Bonds.
There are bad people in any walk of life.
Bonds is a big target because he makes himself one. If he would be a bit more fan friendly and show some hustle, maybe he'd win over a few more fans.
the aftermath
03-27-04, 05:42 PM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
See, that's where you are wrong. I can admit it when guys on my team are *******s.
Bonds is a jerk to the media, rude to fans and shows no hustle on the field. That's pretty much the epitome of a jerk.
Well, since you've met Bonds and know him so well, I suppose you're right.
And lack of hustle makes him a jerk? :lol:
Deftones
03-27-04, 05:44 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
And lack of hustle makes him a jerk? :lol:
Absolutely. That's lack of respect for the game.
das Monkey
03-27-04, 05:45 PM
Everyone who knows him says he's the hardest working player in the game off the field, but all his haters remember is how he doesn't run out his groundballs. As a Braves fan, I'd kill to have him in Atlanta. Whom would I kill, you ask? Probably <b>Deftones</b> ;).
das
the aftermath
03-27-04, 05:46 PM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
Absolutely. That's lack of respect for the game.
Lack of respect for a <b><u>game</u></b> makes him a jerk? I guess you got me there.
Deftones
03-27-04, 05:54 PM
Originally posted by das Monkey
Everyone who knows him says he's the hardest working player in the game off the field, but all his haters remember is how he doesn't run out his groundballs. As a Braves fan, I'd kill to have him in Atlanta. Whom would I kill, you ask? Probably <b>Deftones</b> ;).
Yeah, he's hard at work juicing up. Seriously though, he should translate that "hard work" off the field into sliding to break up double plays and running out popflies.
Your other comment is not funny, regardless of your ';)'.
Originally posted by the aftermath
Lack of respect for a <b><u>game</u></b> makes him a jerk? I guess you got me there.
Ok. He makes a living at this. Quite a good one, in fact.
Let's translate this into everyday work. Let's say you put out graet work, but you put forth a half assed effort and it shows. Is that something to be proud of? Certainly not.
das Monkey
03-27-04, 06:01 PM
• Deftones, Esq •
Your other comment is not funny, regardless of your ';)'.
Fine. I was joking about the silliness of the "I would kill to have [insert something I desire]" phrase. I didn't realize you were so sensitive.
I choose to kill <b>Y2K</b> instead, as I know he can take a joke.
das
Deftones
03-27-04, 06:02 PM
Originally posted by das Monkey
Fine. I was joking about the silliness of the "I would kill to have [insert something I desire]" phrase. I didn't realize you were so sensitive.
I choose to kill <b>Y2K</b> instead, as I know he can take a joke.
Or maybe you should find a new joke....
the aftermath
03-27-04, 06:03 PM
I found das' joke to be amusing, but I'm a biased Giants fan so my opinion is worthless ;)
das Monkey
03-27-04, 06:05 PM
• Deftones, Esq •
Or maybe you should find a new joke....
2 Diamondback fans walk into a bar ...
das
Deftones
03-27-04, 06:05 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
I found das' joke to be amusing, but I'm a biased Giants fan so my opinion is worthless ;)
At least you are learning. Your opinion means nothing. Oh wait, can't forget that ;) smiley.
Deftones
03-27-04, 06:06 PM
Originally posted by das Monkey
2 Diamondback fans walk into a bar ...
We don't walk. We drunkly stumble.
the aftermath
03-27-04, 06:07 PM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
At least you are learning. Your opinion means nothing. Oh wait, can't forget that ;) smiley.
You really need to stop taking everything so seriously. Heck I'm sensitive at times too but I can at least poke fun at myself.
Deftones
03-27-04, 06:11 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
You really need to stop taking everything so seriously. Heck I'm sensitive at times too but I can at least poke fun at myself.
Uh, read the post right before yours.
the aftermath
03-27-04, 06:12 PM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
Uh, read the post right before yours.
My post was in reference to his original joke.
Deftones
03-27-04, 06:15 PM
Originally posted by the aftermath
My post was in reference to his original joke.
I'm fine with most stuff, but saying that he'd kill me isn't my idea of a funny joke. Sorry. I'll try to go buy a sense of humor somewhere.
das Monkey
03-27-04, 06:22 PM
• Deftones, Esq •
Sorry. I'll try to go buy a sense of humor somewhere.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/082614540X/qid%3D1080429801/sr%3D1-10/103-6773307-3126220
It's OOP, but you mind find one at a local used shop.
das
Deftones
03-27-04, 06:32 PM
Originally posted by das Monkey
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/082614540X/qid%3D1080429801/sr%3D1-10/103-6773307-3126220
It's OOP, but you mind find one at a local used shop.
:(
I can't get STL at a used book store
twikoff
03-27-04, 07:15 PM
Originally posted by das Monkey
Bonds' greatest crime (assuming there's no steroid abuse) is treating obnoxious reporters like the jerkoffs most of them are. Ooo ... what a horrible person. There are so many really bad people in sports that it amazes me how much people obsess over Bonds.
das
ditto :up:
twikoff
03-27-04, 07:16 PM
Originally posted by DarkElf
I fully expect that the CBA prohibited players in the union from doing this. MLB is aggressive with controlling the marketing of it's teams and players.
ah.. good point, i hadnt thought about that
and that really sucks.. because things like this are really great for the game and for the fans
DarkElf
03-27-04, 07:58 PM
Okay you three... Just like in the Lakers threads, we've strayed from discussing the topic at hand and gone off on each other instead. Relax.
So, back to barrybonds.com.....
das Monkey
03-27-04, 08:16 PM
• DarkElf •
Relax.
Don't do it. When you want to go to it. Relax, don't do it ... when you wanna come. :banana:
On topic, I'm not sure what I think about this, but I guess it's cool. I've always felt like it was Bonds' right to distance himself from the fans the way he has and have never really cared; in fact, I've somewhat respected him for it. Part of me doesn't like this, since it's sort of pandering to the very people who've unfairly judged him without any real knowledge of what he's like, especially in light of the roid issue. I rather liked the Bonds that just didn't care what other people who didn't know him thought of him. However, this is a cool thing to do for the fans, and perhaps he's genuinely trying to give back before he ultimately leaves the game and give us some insight on the personal life of quite possibly the best player of his generation. If so, who am I to complain? It's hard to know what his motives really are, but it seems like a good thing, and I'm certainly interested in seeing how it turns out.
das
the aftermath
03-27-04, 09:12 PM
Originally posted by das Monkey
stuff
das
:up: I couldn't agree more.
El Scorcho
03-27-04, 11:11 PM
Going back to Deftones' point about Barry and his "lack" of hustle in some routine situations --
I'd rather have Barry duckout of the way at 2nd base instead of taking out the shortstop and taking a knee to the head and end up getting a bad head injury that would keep him and his home-run-threat-every-time-he's-at-the-plate badass self out of the lineup.
Take a look at Griffey, Frank Thomas, etc. Injuries can beat the shit out of a once great major league career. I know I'll never convince Deftones of this, but it's a fair tradeoff to have a guy not slide hard into second or sprint their ass off to first on a routine grounder when he's putting in countless hours before and after games in order to be a consistent threat in the heart of a pretty weak offensive lineup.
Deftones
03-28-04, 12:39 AM
Originally posted by El Scorcho
Going back to Deftones' point about Barry and his "lack" of hustle in some routine situations --
I'd rather have Barry duckout of the way at 2nd base instead of taking out the shortstop and taking a knee to the head and end up getting a bad head injury that would keep him and his home-run-threat-every-time-he's-at-the-plate badass self out of the lineup.
Take a look at Griffey, Frank Thomas, etc. Injuries can beat the shit out of a once great major league career. I know I'll never convince Deftones of this, but it's a fair tradeoff to have a guy not slide hard into second or sprint their ass off to first on a routine grounder when he's putting in countless hours before and after games in order to be a consistent threat in the heart of a pretty weak offensive lineup.
It doesn't matter. There are tons of players that are as old as Bonds that continue to hustle and play the game it's meant to be. Injuries are a part of the game. You risk that in any sport you play.
El Scorcho
03-28-04, 12:52 AM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
It doesn't matter. There are tons of players that are as old as Bonds that continue to hustle and play the game it's meant to be. Injuries are a part of the game. You risk that in any sport you play.
Yes, but those players SUCK and need to hustle just to keep their jobs. :lol:
Deftones
03-28-04, 01:06 AM
Originally posted by El Scorcho
Yes, but those players SUCK and need to hustle just to keep their jobs. :lol:
No way. Edmonds, Steve Finley, Kenny Lofton are just a few of the guys who are as old and put out 1000x the effort Bonds does.
the aftermath
03-28-04, 01:11 AM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
No way. Edmonds, Steve Finley, Kenny Lofton are just a few of the guys who are as old and put out 1000x the effort Bonds does.
Finley and Lofton are relatively crappy. Edmonds is 33, Bonds is 39. Bit of an age gap there.
El Scorcho
03-28-04, 01:12 AM
:lol:
Finley and Lofton both suck now, dude. :)
And Edmonds is 33 and finds himself on the DL once or twice a season. He'll be lucky if he's playing 80 games a year, if at all, when he's Bonds' age.
Deftones
03-28-04, 01:13 AM
Originally posted by the aftermath
Finley and Lofton are relatively crappy. Edmonds is 33, Bonds is 39. Bit of an age gap there.
Since when were we talking about their talent level? Oh wait, we weren't. We were talking about guys as old as Bonds, or close to it who show hustle.
the aftermath
03-28-04, 01:15 AM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
Since when were we talking about their talent level? Oh wait, we weren't. We were talking about guys as old as Bonds, or close to it who show hustle.
It was in relation to Scorcho's post, saying how those other guys sucked, which in Lofton and Finley's case is somewhat true.
And Edmonds isn't quite Bonds' age, so he's disqualified.
chrisih8u
03-28-04, 01:24 AM
Either way, Bonds is still a pompous ass and I bet his website will be a joke. I assume that he will select 1 or 2 fluff letters a week and give some lame answer.(If he is even the one answering them.)
Dear Barry,
I love you and the Giants. How many more years are you going to play baseball?
Sincerly,
Some jerkoff in SF.
El Scorcho
03-28-04, 01:27 AM
Hey I don't live in SF. :mad:
the aftermath
03-28-04, 01:30 AM
Cowboy Up!
Deftones
03-28-04, 01:33 AM
Originally posted by El Scorcho
Hey I don't live in SF. :mad:
Neither is the other person defending Bonds in here.
the aftermath
03-28-04, 01:34 AM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
Neither is the other person defending Bonds in here.
I was going to use Scorcho's joke, but he beat me to the punch.
And I don't love Bonds, I mearely admire his bulging* muscles and his winning smile.
<font size="-2">* steroid enhanced</font>
chrisih8u
03-28-04, 01:36 AM
I wasnt trying to imply any posters here would write something like that and I wasnt trying to say that anyone here is a jerkoff. Sorry if it came off like that. I was just giving an example of the kind of letters I assume Barry would answer on his website.
chrisih8u
03-28-04, 01:37 AM
Dear Barry,
I love your bulging muscles.
Love,
The aftermath
the aftermath
03-28-04, 01:37 AM
Originally posted by chrisih8u
Dear Barry,
I love your bulging muscles.
Love,
The aftermath
That's the spirit.
El Scorcho
03-28-04, 01:42 AM
You wouldn't expect Barry to post something derogatory about him on his own site, would you?
chrisih8u
03-28-04, 01:46 AM
I don't expect him to answer questions about steroids or anything else negative about him, I just think the website will be lame.
El Scorcho
03-28-04, 01:59 AM
Just like every single website dedicated to one person in the history of the internet. :)
Thrush
03-28-04, 02:15 AM
Originally posted by das Monkey
Bonds' greatest crime (assuming there's no steroid abuse) is treating obnoxious reporters like the jerkoffs most of them are. Ooo ... what a horrible person. There are so many really bad people in sports that it amazes me how much people obsess over Bonds.
das
You dont understand. Bonds is pure evil. I've never met him personally but thats beside the point. I listen to enough sports radio to understand whats going on and if those guys say hes a jerk then thats good enough for me. He punches babies and everything. Not only that but who do you think Osama Bin Laden answers directly to?? It doesn't take a rocket mathematician science fair person to figure it out. Plus he like doesn't hustle and stuff. Oh, and he also watches his home runs leave the park.
Aphex Twin
03-28-04, 06:03 AM
Bonds also does not want to impart any knowledge at all to any of his teammates because he says he won't know what team they'll be on tomorrow. Most players share advice on players not even on their team currently. Heck, Duncan influenced Kobe personally on adding the bank shot to his arsenal.
Bushdog
03-28-04, 11:05 AM
Originally posted by El Scorcho
I still think it's funny that he's listed as "San Francisco OF" on ESPN because he won't join the players association. Ahh. That explains it. Makes sense.
Deftones
03-28-04, 11:30 AM
Originally posted by Bushdog
Ahh. That explains it. Makes sense.
He's one of the few players that aren't. The only other one that I can think of is Damian Miller, the catcher for the A's. His is by force, not by choice. He can't be a part of the union, because he played as a replacement player in that strike season. They won't allow his entry into the Union.
Actually, his name is listed. I just checked. He isn't in any of the licensed MLB products, though.
twikoff
03-28-04, 11:32 AM
baseball's player union :down:
Bushdog
03-28-04, 11:56 AM
Not to drag off topic, but maybe Rick Reed too, as for being forcibly not in the union.
the aftermath
03-28-04, 12:36 PM
Originally posted by Aphex Twin
Bonds also does not want to impart any knowledge at all to any of his teammates because he says he won't know what team they'll be on tomorrow. Most players share advice on players not even on their team currently. Heck, Duncan influenced Kobe personally on adding the bank shot to his arsenal.
Well he took Gary Sheffield under his wing several years ago and taught him some things when Sheff was with the Marlins. So yes, he is willing to share his knowledge.
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