This will be the last time we see Barry Bonds in a DFW uniform. Now I realize that 15 other teams will be very happy to hear that, AND please quit inviting me to your 'Good Bye Bonds' party because I'm not going to attend. Every inning Bonds has played has been for either DFW or the Pittsburgh Pirates way way back in the 'olden days' before the NASBL merged into 1 league (and some of you were playing in a sandbox--wait a sec, am I taking a shot at you guys? No. Just saying I'm old!). DFW did get a little lucky by backing into the Wild Card spot. SPL had a chance but couldn't win those must win games down the stretch. I know how SPL feels because I have lost several must win game before. Playing a team with nothing to play for is like taking care of an injured wild animal; at the end they might bite you in ass!!
Defending Champions* DFW will need to have big playoff series from veterans Ken Griffey Jr, Derek Lee, Victor Martinez and of course Bonds. Bonds limited by injuries again this year batted .271 with a team leading 35 dingers and 91 RBI's, in just 339 at-bats. The pitching most definitely has to pick up the pace and it starts with new comers Ian Snell and 1st RD Draft pick Jeremy Guthrie. Snell lead DFW starters with a 14-12, 4.24era with 8cg.
"If Barry can get hot and the other guys can kick it up a notch, there is always hope that we can catch 'lighting in a bottle'! At lease we get the opportunity to try", stated the skipper of the Spurs Red Robbins.
* = last time that will be written this season
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