“I think Barry Bonds was in a unique situation given his injuries from a year ago, the fact that he played in just 14 games. Even though I spoke to Barry in December and he was enthusiastic and excited about the possibility, I think the closer he got to the reality of spring training, and as he got himself in shape for the regular season and the San Francisco Giants, he felt like it may be too much of a challenge to try to push his body at this point in his career.” ThinkingTryingYearsMayFactsBodyRealityGamesGivenFeltChallengesSituationCareersToo MuchPossibilityShapesUniqueSpringTrainingYears AgoSeasonsExcitedGiantsInjurySpokesSan FranciscoEnthusiasticDecemberSpring Training Author:Buck Martinez
