For better or for worse - no, let me rephrase that, for worse, the Giants and Barry Bonds have finalized their 1 year, $18 million contract for the 2007 season. Thus, barring injury, suspension, or indictment, we will be subject to probably the most awkward and painful record chase in history this summer. Bonds needs just 22 home runs to pass Hank Aaron, and the event will be celebrated - well, in certain San Francisco neighborhoods. Mr. Bonds had better hope that the record will be broken in San Francisco. Otherwise, the record will be received with as much enthusiasm as Dick Cheney at a MoveOn.Org confrence.
Additionally, it's still not too late to purchase a Barry Bonds Knucklehead Bobblehead Doll! The doll is super fortified with extra springs to balance its massive head. Additionally, so far as I know, it's the only bobblehead that sprouts back acne. Or perhaps you'd prefer this bobblehead.
Addendum - it's now been revealed that the Giants can void the contract if Bonds gets indicted. Bonds has also given up the right to ask the Players Association to file a grievance on behalf if this termination occurs (although the union could still file a grievance on their own). Why would Bonds agree to this poison pill? Because who else would take him at this point (other than Greg Anderson)? Because he has absolutely no leverage. Perhaps the only people with less leverage at this point are some of these folks, such as him, him, him, and of course him again.
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