How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

[CarrotJuice]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

True there is no proof, it just very likly that Bonds is a roider along with Sosa, Giambi, McGwire, Boone, and many others with huge heads filled with water.

There is a differce when getting older and gaining weight (fat) and gaining massive lean muscles and a huge head, and thats some roids.

[EaglesFan]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

Boone and Gonzo don't look like they are 10 times the size that they were when they first came up.

Sosa is another one, he's roided up also.

[EaglesFan]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

Boone and Gonzo don't look like they are 10 times the size that they were when they first came up.

Sosa is another one, he's roided up also.

[Mariners4411]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

there are 2 and only 2 reasons why bonds, sosa, and others are hitting 50+ homers a season. 1 the pitching sucks, and 2 the ballparks are so small it is like they are playing in a backyard.

[Mariners4411]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

there are 2 and only 2 reasons why bonds, sosa, and others are hitting 50+ homers a season. 1 the pitching sucks, and 2 the ballparks are so small it is like they are playing in a backyard.

[thecomic]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

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So good so quick?!?!?!?! How in the F%$K do you call a guy dedicating his life, life! to becoming the best he can possibly be in the pursuit of one thing (a championship ring) quick?
Look at his numbers, they have gotten better EVERY year. not just the year he hit 73 hr's. I don't think Barry would say he got good QUICK! That's an insult to his talent.

As far as the steroids go.
I am 6-2 (approx. the same heighth as Bonds). When I was in my early 20's I only weighed in the 180 lbs range. I am 30 now and weigh 225 (approx the same weight as Bonds). I used to lift quite a bit, but not that often now, I have NEVER used steroids, If I can gain that weight without 'roids why can't Bonds ( a professional athelete)? Another thing, if you look at pics year by year you can see the increase in size was gradual. Unlike Canseco, he was a hulk in '88 compared to '87.
It's called age, ever heard of 'old man strength'? If you think Bonds is juicing due to his size increase, just wait 'til you grow up yourself and you'll understand.

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What are you talking about?

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What do you mean what am I talking about? I'm saying
1.) Bonds did not get good quickly, he's always been good and has continued to improve
2.) Just because somebody is larger at 38 yrs old than they were at 24 does not mean they are on steroids.

Is that clear enough? I guess I can tend to ramble

[thecomic]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

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So good so quick?!?!?!?! How in the F%$K do you call a guy dedicating his life, life! to becoming the best he can possibly be in the pursuit of one thing (a championship ring) quick?
Look at his numbers, they have gotten better EVERY year. not just the year he hit 73 hr's. I don't think Barry would say he got good QUICK! That's an insult to his talent.

As far as the steroids go.
I am 6-2 (approx. the same heighth as Bonds). When I was in my early 20's I only weighed in the 180 lbs range. I am 30 now and weigh 225 (approx the same weight as Bonds). I used to lift quite a bit, but not that often now, I have NEVER used steroids, If I can gain that weight without 'roids why can't Bonds ( a professional athelete)? Another thing, if you look at pics year by year you can see the increase in size was gradual. Unlike Canseco, he was a hulk in '88 compared to '87.
It's called age, ever heard of 'old man strength'? If you think Bonds is juicing due to his size increase, just wait 'til you grow up yourself and you'll understand.

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What are you talking about?

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What do you mean what am I talking about? I'm saying
1.) Bonds did not get good quickly, he's always been good and has continued to improve
2.) Just because somebody is larger at 38 yrs old than they were at 24 does not mean they are on steroids.

Is that clear enough? I guess I can tend to ramble

[thecomic]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

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there are 2 and only 2 reasons why bonds, sosa, and others are hitting 50+ homers a season. 1 the pitching sucks, and 2 the ballparks are so small it is like they are playing in a backyard.

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I think you're dead on here. If Bonds and Sosa were on roids they wouldn't have the longevity that they've had.
I think another big factor is guys like Bonds and Sosa aren't out partying and drinking after the game like alot of players today and even more players of previous generations.

[thecomic]

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there are 2 and only 2 reasons why bonds, sosa, and others are hitting 50+ homers a season. 1 the pitching sucks, and 2 the ballparks are so small it is like they are playing in a backyard.

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I think you're dead on here. If Bonds and Sosa were on roids they wouldn't have the longevity that they've had.
I think another big factor is guys like Bonds and Sosa aren't out partying and drinking after the game like alot of players today and even more players of previous generations.

[MuffinMcFluffin]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

Have you guys seen how compact he got his swing during June 2000. It is so good, and that's how he improved most. His bulkiness didn't matter as much. Don't you remember his swings back in the day? Not that pretty. Him, Griffey, and Edmonds have the most beautiful wings in baseball, and those swings mean big hits.

And... he's not on roids.

[MuffinMcFluffin]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

Have you guys seen how compact he got his swing during June 2000. It is so good, and that's how he improved most. His bulkiness didn't matter as much. Don't you remember his swings back in the day? Not that pretty. Him, Griffey, and Edmonds have the most beautiful wings in baseball, and those swings mean big hits.

And... he's not on roids.

[grismosw]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

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He was really good here in Pittsburgh, his only woes in production came during the playoffs. He's always been good, but he's an incredibly hard worker which is what his talent today is contributed to.

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Yep in 1990 he had 33 HRs 114 RBIs 52 SBs and hit .301

He's hit 25+ HRs since 1990.

[grismosw]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

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He was really good here in Pittsburgh, his only woes in production came during the playoffs. He's always been good, but he's an incredibly hard worker which is what his talent today is contributed to.

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Yep in 1990 he had 33 HRs 114 RBIs 52 SBs and hit .301

He's hit 25+ HRs since 1990.

[grismosw]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/bondsba01.shtml

[grismosw]

Re: How did Barry Bonds get so great so fast?

http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/bondsba01.shtml