Bonds to scrap the '05 season

MikeD · 08-01-2005, 10:09 PM

Not a big shocker, but news nonetheless...LINK

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Recent MRI showed more swelling in right knee
Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds doesn't expect to play this season because of his injured right knee, putting the San Francisco slugger's quest for the career home run record on hold until at least 2006.

"I don't think you're going to see me out there this year," Bonds told MLB.com on Monday. "That's the reality of the situation. I'm improving. I'm happy with the progress. I'm working out hard on the exercise bike and the elliptical machine, but I'm just not there yet. The last thing I want is to get back on the field and be out again a week later."

Bonds said a recent MRI showed some fluid building up in the knee that has been operated on three times since Jan. 31. He said his doctors advised him to wait until next year to return to the Giants.

"He has not informed the Giants of that decision," assistant general manager Ned Colletti told The Associated Press.

Bonds has been rehabbing at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles under the care of physical therapist Clive Brewster and longtime Angels orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum.

Giants spokesman Jim Moorehead said general manager Brian Sabean spoke to Brewster as recently as last Friday and was given no indication that Bonds had a setback that would keep him from returning to action this year. Moorehead said Sabean would have no further comment until he heard otherwise from doctors.

A phone message left for Bonds' publicist, Rachael Vizcarra, wasn't immediately returned Monday night.

Bonds has 703 home runs, third on the career list behind Babe Ruth (714) and Hank Aaron (755).

Just last month, Bonds was more optimistic when he joined the team for a road trip in Los Angeles, where he has been rehabbing the knee. On his personal Web site two weeks ago, Bonds wrote that he was hopeful he could return in September.

But Bonds told MLB.com on Monday that an MRI performed last week by Dr. Arthur Ting showed more swelling in the knee.

"The doctors say it's wise for me to work out hard this winter and be ready to go next season," Bonds said. "I want to be out there and play the whole year.

"I'm just going to listen to what the doctors tell me. The doctors are telling me to let it heal, so I'm going to let it heal."

The 41-year-old Bonds now hopes to be ready for Opening Day in 2006, the final season of his contract with the Giants.

"That's what my goal is right now and I expect to be ready," he said. "But the doctors are telling me playing this year might put that in jeopardy, that I could undo any gains I've already made. No matter how much I want to play, I'm not going to let that happen."

The Giants (45-59) have struggled mightily without Bonds, but are still only 5½ games behind Arizona and San Diego in the weak NL West. The Giants hoped their star slugger could return in time to help them make a playoff push.

"I know I could help if I was out there," he said. "This is my life. This is my career -- on the baseball field. But right now, I can't help and it's killing me."

Bonds batted .362 last season with 45 homers and 101 RBI and walked a major league-record 232 times on the way to his record seventh MVP award.

His most recent operation was May 2 to drain fluid and examine an infection.

Butch · 08-02-2005, 01:48 AM

I wouldn't mind if he scrapped the rest of his career . . . In the back of my mind, I have a feeling that he could play this year if he wanted to, he's just hoping that by giving a little extra time, the whole steroid thing will be forgotten in the minds of most.

Merlin · 08-02-2005, 05:58 AM

and this the day after a big name player got called out for steroids.

navyones · 08-02-2005, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Merlin

and this the day after a big name player got called out for steroids.

I thought I was the only one, who found Bonds' timing suspicious. Sterioid testing.......and no more Bonds?

ialsohaveadream · 08-02-2005, 08:33 AM

I hope he doesn't come back. I've never liked him, and I'm convinced that he'd been on roids for a while. You don't hit your peak in your late 30s/early 40s.

shaggyucla · 08-02-2005, 12:42 PM

yea,
being a dodger fan, i hate him. And on top of that, i drafted him for my fantasy team this year..... i hope he never comes back now

zenbooty · 08-02-2005, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ialsohaveadream

I hope he doesn't come back. I've never liked him, and I'm convinced that he'd been on roids for a while. You don't hit your peak in your late 30s/early 40s.

Roger Clemens?

Merlin · 08-02-2005, 01:54 PM

It is pretty different. Clemens has been on this level for a lot longer. He has always been a high strikeout power pitcher. It is not like this is the first year he is going to win 20 games. He put his name in the record books way back in '85. And he has always been pretty big. Bonds blew up in the late '90s.

So yeah, I think Clemens is different. That said it would not surprise me if something was up - It would break my heart but not surprise.

ialsohaveadream · 08-02-2005, 06:43 PM

There's a world of difference between a power pitcher and a power hitter. Clemens, Johnson, Schilling, and Nolan Ryan all had strong years into their 40s...but like Merlin said, it wasn't like they suddenly had monster seasons once they hit 38.

Also, Bonds has a head the size of a bowling ball now. Not that that indicates anything, it's just funny.

MikeD · 08-02-2005, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ialsohaveadream

I hope he doesn't come back. I've never liked him.

He can be an @hole, no doubt. But I do like how he handles the press. Those guys are wolves, and he turns it around on them pretty good. I know he and Pedro Gomez

have gotten into it a few times...

bachviet · 08-02-2005, 09:44 PM

He's done like a piece of steak.

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Butch Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,915	I wouldn't mind if he scrapped the rest of his career . . . In the back of my mind, I have a feeling that he could play this year if he wanted to, he's just hoping that by giving a little extra time, the whole steroid thing will be forgotten in the minds of most. __________________ I used to be into sadism, necrophilia and beastiality, but then I realized I was just beating a dead horse

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Merlin Admiral Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Square On My Arse Posts: 7,410	and this the day after a big name player got called out for steroids. __________________

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ialsohaveadream Fleet Admiral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FL Posts: 8,077	I hope he doesn't come back. I've never liked him, and I'm convinced that he'd been on roids for a while. You don't hit your peak in your late 30s/early 40s. __________________ Web log

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shaggyucla Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 502	yea, being a dodger fan, i hate him. And on top of that, i drafted him for my fantasy team this year..... i hope he never comes back now __________________ ..and you know this..mannn

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08-02-2005, 01:54 PM	#8
Merlin Admiral Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Square On My Arse Posts: 7,410	It is pretty different. Clemens has been on this level for a lot longer. He has always been a high strikeout power pitcher. It is not like this is the first year he is going to win 20 games. He put his name in the record books way back in '85. And he has always been pretty big. Bonds blew up in the late '90s. So yeah, I think Clemens is different. That said it would not surprise me if something was up - It would break my heart but not surprise.

08-02-2005, 06:43 PM	#9
ialsohaveadream Fleet Admiral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FL Posts: 8,077	There's a world of difference between a power pitcher and a power hitter. Clemens, Johnson, Schilling, and Nolan Ryan all had strong years into their 40s...but like Merlin said, it wasn't like they suddenly had monster seasons once they hit 38. Also, Bonds has a head the size of a bowling ball now. Not that that indicates anything, it's just funny.

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