Well I just arrive home from my studying at the library on upcoming exam tomorrow night after work, the time is 11:40 pm. As I was eating my dinner, I browsed ESPN for new information on what's going on in the sports world and came across this article.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2412129
Fan charged after throwing object at Bonds
Associated Press
PHOENIX -- A 23-year-old Arizona man was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly throwing an object at Barry Bonds during Monday night's game between San Francisco and Arizona.
The object, which resembled a toothpaste tube, landed a few feet in front of Bonds and was removed by a security guard. The incident occurred in the fourth inning.
"If you want to cheer for Barry or boo Barry, that's part of the game. But if you throw things or go after him, that's not what anyone wants."
Bonds' teammate Randy Winn
The Diamondbacks announced that Mark Greggersen, 23, of Show Low, Ariz., had been charged with disorderly conduct.
"We take that stuff very seriously," Diamondbacks President Richard H. Dozer said.
It's the second time this month that Bonds had an object thrown at him from the stands during a game.
Earlier this month in San Diego, a fan tossed a syringe near Bonds as he came off the field in between innings at Petco Park. The person who did that was never caught.
Dozer said the Diamondbacks had added several security guards for the four-game series with the Giants, which opened Monday night. "We had three guys on [the fan] before the follow-up was through," Dozer said, referring to the alleged offender's throwing motion.
Bonds declined to speak to reporters after the game.
Center fielder Randy Winn, the closest teammate to Bonds when the incident occurred, said he did not see the fan throw the object. But Winn said he was concerned it could become common.
"It's definitely not a trend that we want to continue," Winn said. "I know he's going through a lot. First and foremost, he's a human being.
"If you want to cheer for Barry or boo Barry, that's part of the game," Winn said. "But if you throw things or go after him, that's not what anyone wants."
"I don't say anything [to Barry Bonds about the incident]. Barry's a man of stature. I think he's well-prepared for what's going on."
Giants manager Felipe Alou
Giants manager Felipe Alou said he was not concerned about security surrounding his slugger, who needs six home runs to tie Babe Ruth for second place on the career home run list.
"They might be doing a good job; we don't know," Alou said. "It's hard to control everything on everybody.
"I'm really not concerned," Alou said. "Security has been upgraded in this country for four or five years now."
Alou said he didn't plan to speak to Bonds about the latest incident.
"I don't say anything," Alou said. "Barry's a man of stature. I think he's well-prepared for what's going on."
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Now why is this idiot throwing things at Barry Bonds? Is it because of the issues surrounding Bonds on steriods usuage?
I have to say that for anyone to come to a quick judgement about Bonds using steriods willingly is completely wrong. As an African-American in this society, it appears that we must always find a way to keep African-America stars down. Especially someone of the caliber of Barry Bonds. The media is always poking their nose in places they don't belong. People might come to a another quick judgement that I just want to play the race card. Let me tell you something if you rush into that judgement, then honestly you do not know me. I am just sadden my thoughts about all the abuse towards Bonds that he is receiving from fans these days. Don't get me wrong, I am not playing like that I am in another world or don't know what's going on. I have to say that I am not. I am with all that say a person is innocent till proven guilty. Until then, Bonds is still my hero. Lets face the music, Bonds is not the only athlete in this world that took steriods to get ahead in the game. Look Mark Mcgwire, Jose Canseco, and others. In fact if Bonds did. Why would he have to lie? There are others in his same boat. Therefore, I feel that Bonds do not have to lie about anything.
In conclusion, I have to say that we should not rush to judgement without knowing the all of the facts. Those that continue to mistreat Bonds on the road trips away from Pac Bell Park are wrong . Let them sit in a room with me one day to see if they want keep the same views.
My take on this hot issue.


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