Class Move Bonds

[Durango53]

It just doesn't have Barry Bonds' autograph as the slugger refused to sign the ball.

The 25-year-old Air Force serviceman bought his lucky ticket because he wanted to see Bonds chase Babe Ruth on the career home run list. Oliveras had little idea he'd be the one being chased - by fans, by media - after snagging career home run No. 713.

This was the first game of the three-game series Oliveras and a friend attended. He bought the ticket two days ago because he's a Bonds fans and wanted to see a slice of history. Then he was part of it.

He said he is a Bonds fan and would probably keep the ball. He hoped it would have Bonds' signature.

Bonds said no when he was asked at his news conference if he would sign the ball if a fan wanted an autograph. Moments later, when an official asked if there were any more questions, Oliveras piped up:

"Will you sign my ball?"

Bonds smirked and said nothing.

After his news conference, Bonds shook Oliveras' hand and took a picture with him.

"I'm happy because I got a picture and he shook my hand," he said.

There was one signature needed though. Oliveras had to sign a waiver for Bonds' reality show.

What a freaking loser. :loser: The guy didnt want crap was willing to give the ball back (what was said in some reports) for nothing and just wanted him to sign the freaking ball.

[skineg]

What a freaking loser. :loser: The guy didnt want crap was willing to give the ball back (what was said in some reports) for nothing and just wanted him to sign the freaking ball.

I agree, but the correct term here is: Roid Raging ASSHole. :doublefin

[beachgirl]

What do you expect from Bonds. His is the worst role model. He is just terrible for baseball's image.

[yagsy]

The guy is serving our country and Bonds couldn't give him a signature as a thank you to Oliveras for putting his life on the line? Are you kidding me? :duh: It's guys like Oliveras who give the oppty to Bonds to live the life he leads. And then Bonds had the nerve to expect Oliveras to sign a waiver for that show? It's really unbelievable sense of entitlement that Bonds has...for payback for his ancestors living like slaves? Uh, Mr Bonds, when did you EVER get mistreated or were shown prejudice in your priviledged life? :hmm:

[slinger2424]

Totally agree. I hate Bonds and his attitude. What an ASS. Really sucks that he got 714 off my boys :(

Any person putting their life on the line to preserve our freedoms as we know them should be appreciated. You don't have to agree with what they are doing but you SHOULD thank them for allowing you to have free thoughts and freedom to speak those thoughts.

Just my humble opinion.
Thanks to my brother for going over there for a 2nd time even when he was given the chance to get out of it. Love you man, and come home safe please.

So c'mon Bonds, step up man. You couldn't make the money you do in any other country playing the game you do. Be a little appreciative for that, would ya.

[redsfan]

Totally agree. I hate Bonds and his attitude. What an ASS. Really sucks that he got 714 off my boys :(

Any person putting their life on the line to preserve our freedoms as we know them should be appreciated. You don't have to agree with what they are doing but you SHOULD thank them for allowing you to have free thoughts and freedom to speak those thoughts.

Just my humble opinion.
Thanks to my brother for going over there for a 2nd time even when he was given the chance to get out of it. Love you man, and come home safe please.

So c'mon Bonds, step up man. You couldn't make the money you do in any other country playing the game you do. Be a little appreciative for that, would ya.

I totally agree with everything you just said. I usually say people should leave Bonds alone. He is not a role model and I wouldn't want him as one. He is a ballplayer and a great one. That is all. Then there is just being a complete loser as a person. It was a big moment in baseball. The fan was fighting for us. If he was interested in helping his image at all, he could have scribbled his name on it. It actually suprised me he did this. I thought he liked the fans, but hated the media.

I hope your brother comes home safe.

[skineg]

I'm currently reading Shadows of the Game, Bonds is an asshole of mamath proportions. F*(k him and his record.

PEACE
Brett

PS Shadows of the Game is a really interesting read.