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     Bonds, who has been crucified in the media for steroid use, is currently being investigated by a federal grand jury for possible perjury when he appeared before the BALCO grand jury in 2003, denying that he ever used steroids.

     “I don’t know whether he used steroids or not,” stated former Giants manager Roger Craig, “but even if he did, to hit those homers is incredible. He gets one pitch a night and he hits a homer. This guy has some skills and athletic ability you only see once in a lifetime. You’re watching something you may never see again in sports.”

     It may not be a completely celebratory atmosphere Tuesday night if Dodgers fans vent their hostility towards Bonds.

     “It would be very disheartening and disappointing,” Giants center fielder Dave Roberts said. “It’s something that’s going to be showed over and over again. With Hank (Aaron), you saw guys run on the field, and everyone’s going crazy. That’s the way it should be.

     It’s the greatest record of all time. For it to be charred with that kind of acceptance would be disappointing at any ballpark. I would hope it wouldn’t be like that.”

     For New York Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez, Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox could garner a major career victory. With 499 runs under his belt, Rodriguez, 32, could easily become the youngest player ever to hit 500.

     Bonds, who needs two home runs for his career highlight, showed angst for Rodriguez during Sunday’s game against Baltimore. Read the rest of this entry »