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Chip R · 04-10-2007, 06:27 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

Aaron doesn't plan to celebrate if Bonds breaks record

April 10, 2007

ATLANTA (AP) -- Hank Aaron doesn't plan to be at the ballpark if and when Barry Bonds breaks his home run record.

"Uh-uh. No, no. I'm not going to be around," Aaron was quoted as saying in Tuesday's editions of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Bonds has 735 homers, 20 short of Aaron's career record. While Aaron has declined most interview requests in recent months, he spoke with Journal-Constitution columnist Terence Moore.

Aaron said he wouldn't attend if Bonds were within reach of the record when the San Francisco Giants play at Atlanta from Aug. 14-16.

"I'd probably fly to West Palm Beach to play golf," Aaron was quoted as saying in Moore's column. "Again, it has nothing to do with anybody, other than I had enough of it. I don't want to be around that sort of thing anymore. I just want to be at peace with myself. I don't want to answer questions. It's going to be a no-win situation for me anyway. If I go, people are going to say, `Well, he went because of this.' If I don't go, they'll say whatever. I'll just let them make their own mind up."

Aaron, who did not return a call from The Associated Press, said baseball commissioner Bud Selig has told him that Bonds has asked several times why Aaron hasn't contacted him as he approaches the record. "I don't talk to anybody, really, and I've never talked to Barry, outside of that commercial we did together a few years ago, and a few other short times," Aaron was quoted as saying. "I'm 72 years old, and I'm not hopping on a plane and flying all the way to San Francisco for anybody."

Cicero · 04-10-2007, 06:29 PM

Man I wish everyone in baseball would either walk or plunk his ass for the rest of the season. juice monkey.

Degenerate39 · 04-10-2007, 06:30 PM

Way to stick it to the man Hank

Dracodave · 04-10-2007, 06:32 PM

I think Hank is making the right call. First question he will get asked is "Do you think Bonds did this legally like you?" That puts him on the hot-seat, a situation Hank doesn't need to be in.

Chip R · 04-10-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cicero

Man I wish everyone in baseball would either walk or plunk his ass for the rest of the season. ******* juice monkey.

Don't sugarcoat it, tell us how you really feel.

Unassisted · 04-10-2007, 06:50 PM

Too bad Babe Ruth isn't with us anymore. I'll bet he would have been happy to show up for that party.

Dracodave · 04-10-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Unassisted

Too bad Babe Ruth isn't with us anymore. I'll bet he would have been happy to show up for that party.

"Babe why are you here?"
"Three things. Women, booze, and hot dogs.

"

Spring~Fields · 04-10-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

"Again, it has nothing to do with anybody, other than I had enough of it. I don't want to be around that sort of thing anymore. I just want to be at peace with myself. I don't want to answer questions. It's going to be a no-win situation for me anyway. If I go, people are going to say, `Well, he went because of this.' If I don't go, they'll say whatever. I'll just let them make their own mind up."

He is speaking wisdom, from a wise man.

M2 · 04-10-2007, 07:33 PM

Good for Hank. He shouldn't have to put up with this mess.

Chip R · 04-10-2007, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M2

Good for Hank. He shouldn't have to put up with this mess.

Yeah. He's also doing this in a way where he doesn't sound like a bitter old man.

Matt700wlw · 04-10-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by degenerate10

Way to stick it to the man Hank

Hank IS the man!

Chip R · 04-10-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt700wlw

Hank IS the man!

So he's sticking it to himself?

Dracodave · 04-10-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

So he's sticking it to himself?

He got that cellphone??

Handofdeath · 04-10-2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

So he's sticking it to himself?

Maybe.

redsrule2500 · 04-10-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cicero

Man I wish everyone in baseball would either walk or plunk his ass for the rest of the season. ******* juice monkey.

04-10-2007, 06:27 PM	#1
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,224	Aaron won't attend record breaker http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns Aaron doesn't plan to celebrate if Bonds breaks record April 10, 2007 ATLANTA (AP) -- Hank Aaron doesn't plan to be at the ballpark if and when Barry Bonds breaks his home run record. "Uh-uh. No, no. I'm not going to be around," Aaron was quoted as saying in Tuesday's editions of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Bonds has 735 homers, 20 short of Aaron's career record. While Aaron has declined most interview requests in recent months, he spoke with Journal-Constitution columnist Terence Moore. Aaron said he wouldn't attend if Bonds were within reach of the record when the San Francisco Giants play at Atlanta from Aug. 14-16. "I'd probably fly to West Palm Beach to play golf," Aaron was quoted as saying in Moore's column. "Again, it has nothing to do with anybody, other than I had enough of it. I don't want to be around that sort of thing anymore. I just want to be at peace with myself. I don't want to answer questions. It's going to be a no-win situation for me anyway. If I go, people are going to say, `Well, he went because of this.' If I don't go, they'll say whatever. I'll just let them make their own mind up." Aaron, who did not return a call from The Associated Press, said baseball commissioner Bud Selig has told him that Bonds has asked several times why Aaron hasn't contacted him as he approaches the record. "I don't talk to anybody, really, and I've never talked to Barry, outside of that commercial we did together a few years ago, and a few other short times," Aaron was quoted as saying. "I'm 72 years old, and I'm not hopping on a plane and flying all the way to San Francisco for anybody." __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

04-10-2007, 06:29 PM	#2
Cicero ORG Infidel Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ebensburg PA Posts: 308	Re: Aaron won't attend record breaker Man I wish everyone in baseball would either walk or plunk his ass for the rest of the season. juice monkey. __________________ Ron Popeil apologist. Last edited by paintmered; 04-10-2007 at 09:35 PM. Reason: Masked profanity

04-10-2007, 06:30 PM	#3
Degenerate39 Senor Votto Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,847	Re: Aaron won't attend record breaker Way to stick it to the man Hank __________________ Most Vottomatic Player

04-10-2007, 06:32 PM	#4
Dracodave Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: We have pitchers now?! Posts: 1,017	Re: Aaron won't attend record breaker I think Hank is making the right call. First question he will get asked is "Do you think Bonds did this legally like you?" That puts him on the hot-seat, a situation Hank doesn't need to be in. __________________ "For every moment of triumph, for every instance of beauty, many souls must be trampled." -Hunter S. Thompson

04-10-2007, 06:50 PM	#6
Unassisted RZ Chamber of Commerce Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 13,225	Re: Aaron won't attend record breaker Too bad Babe Ruth isn't with us anymore. I'll bet he would have been happy to show up for that party. __________________ /r/reds

04-10-2007, 07:33 PM	#9
M2 Posting in Dynarama Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 26,668	Re: Aaron won't attend record breaker Good for Hank. He shouldn't have to put up with this mess. __________________ Baseball isn't a magic trick ... it doesn't get spoiled if you figure out how it works. - gonelong I'm witchcrafting everybody.

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