[BigSoonerFan]

Congratulations on getting your own thread.

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Couldn't have said it better myself, Big Daddy.

He wanted to play ball, and spend time with his friends and family.

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So do you think his relationship with his teammates and others (not just the media) was good or bad compared to others?

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He didn't want to be anyone's role model, it's not his job to raise your kids, nor did he want to peddle you soft drinks and tennis shoes by being someone's corporate logo house negro, and he didn't feel the need to kiss anybody's ass to earn his keep.

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Well, he should feel the need to give back to the game and to the fans that pay him for playing this game.

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He did that with his bat, and he did it on the field.


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And he did it well, I'll give you that.

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VIVA LA BONDS!
LONG LIVE THE HR KING!

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Yes, do it out of the spotlight and go away (Bonds), since you just want to be with your family anyway.