I like to be against the odds.
BARRY BONDSI like to be against the odds.
BARRY BONDSI’d like to help educate kids about the Major Leagues – what to anticipate, what to expect, what they’ll need to do to prepare themselves.
BARRY BONDSI think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big lifesaver or something when you play a sport.
BARRY BONDSI like to be against the odds. I’m not afraid to be lonely at the top. With me, it’s just the satisfaction of the game. Just performance.
BARRY BONDSMy career is an open book, but my life is not.
BARRY BONDSLosing dad (Bobby Bonds) was the worst thing in the world.
BARRY BONDSI was a momma’s boy. I didn’t get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark.
BARRY BONDSIt’s not the name that makes the player. It’s the player.
BARRY BONDSI don’t want to be a Major League coach.
BARRY BONDSThose boos really motivate me to make something happen.
BARRY BONDSMy life is in shambles. It is crazy. It couldn’t get any crazier. I’m just trying to stay sane.
BARRY BONDSI know when I’m off alignment. I know when my body is out of adjustment. If your body is there, then mentally, you’ll be there. If your body feels good, then your mind feels good and your are going to feel better about your game.
BARRY BONDSI’m clean, I’ve always been clean.
BARRY BONDSI don’t ever remember having any bad times here in Pittsburgh.
BARRY BONDSWhen I was playing, it would be whatever role I wanted. Now it’s whatever they ask me to do, which I kind of like better.
BARRY BONDSIf you want to be on top, you’ve got to have broad shoulders, because as fast as you get there, the faster they try to knock you down.
BARRY BONDS