Bonds just got #700...

DarkFury · 09-17-2004, 09:37 PM

Here's the story on Fox Sports...

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3019932

Quote:

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Barry Bonds hit his 700th home run Friday night, toppling another milestone and edging closer to Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron in his quest to become the greatest slugger in baseball history.

Bonds rewarded his fans in the opener of the San Francisco Giants' nine-game homestand with a 392-foot (118-meter) opposite-field homer to left center leading off the third inning. He connected on an 0-1 slider from Jake Peavy, giving the Giants a 4-0 lead over the San Diego Padres.

As Bonds rounded second base, the Giants launched streamers and an elaborate fireworks display from the scoreboard and light towers in center field. He pointed skyward as he crossed home plate, then took a curtain call to a joyous standing ovation.

The Giants also unveiled two enormous banners on the light towers: One featuring Bonds with "700" below him, and another featuring action shots of Ruth and Aaron and their corresponding totals.

Barry Bonds connects for this 700th career home run. Bonds joins Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth in the 700 club. (Jeff Chiu / AP)

slaus · 09-17-2004, 10:12 PM

Congrats to Bonds. If they pitched to him he could pass Ruth and Aaron Next season but it looks like early 2006 for him to take the crown.

DaFunkyUnit · 09-17-2004, 10:21 PM

...damn padres....

<grumble, grumble>

slaus · 09-17-2004, 10:25 PM

He owns the Padres so its kind of fitting he hit #700 against them. Jake Peavy is now a Trivia Answer.

zenbooty · 09-17-2004, 10:53 PM

Eh, who cares. The Sox beat El Duque and the Yankees in the top of the 9th!

slaus · 09-19-2004, 05:29 PM

You're right who cares. The Yankees beat up on Lowe and Pedro.

09-17-2004, 10:21 PM	#3
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zenbooty Admiral Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Prime Material Plane Posts: 7,486	Eh, who cares. The Sox beat El Duque and the Yankees in the top of the 9th! __________________ Common sense is what tells you the Earth is flat.

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09-17-2004, 10:12 PM	#2
slaus Commander Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,189	Congrats to Bonds. If they pitched to him he could pass Ruth and Aaron Next season but it looks like early 2006 for him to take the crown.

09-17-2004, 10:25 PM	#4
slaus Commander Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,189	He owns the Padres so its kind of fitting he hit #700 against them. Jake Peavy is now a Trivia Answer.

09-19-2004, 05:29 PM	#6
slaus Commander Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,189	You're right who cares. The Yankees beat up on Lowe and Pedro.

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