In what already may have been the most story filled off the field week in sports, the biggest story came out today (apologies to Yorvit Torrealba). Federal officials have indicted Barry Bonds for four counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice, stemming back from his grand jury testimony back in 2003.Should Bonds be found guilty, it will finally slience those idiots who defend Bonds by saying it has not been actually proven that he has taken steroids. However, you might already be able to say that. A failed steroid test of Barry's, seized from the BALCO lab, apparently is a key piece of evidence the feds dug up. His trainer, Greg Anderson, was also released from prison today after a year of refusing to testify. Could he have ratted Barry out? Maybe not, but it is odd that he was released today. The feds must have a lot of dirt on Barry otherwise I can't imagine why they would indict him. Why would they bother four years after the fact if they didn't?
A guilty verdict will also pretty much eliminate his chances for the Hall of Fame. Without this, I think he would have trouble making it on the first ballot, but would probably eventually get in. Now, we will just have to wait and see. I am looking forward to a Barry trial, and I wonder what defense superstar team he will hire. Dig up Johnny Cochran?
I am not going to get into my Barry Bonds thoughts, as it has been done to death. However, I wonder if Barry will give A-Rod a video tribute when he breaks his homerun record like Aaron gave him. Coming to you live from Cellblock D!
Pat Morgan
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