When 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 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 BONDSIt’s a relief now to be able to stand next to my godfather and finally feel like I’ve accomplished something in the game of baseball.
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 BONDSIt’s not the name that makes the player. It’s the player.
BARRY BONDSEvery pitcher can beat you, it doesn’t matter how good you are.
BARRY BONDSLosing dad (Bobby Bonds) was the worst thing in the world.
BARRY BONDSI feel my time in baseball has come and gone. I feel like I had a great career. I had a lot of fun and have a lot of great memories. At one point in time, I’ll be able to tell it all. Right now that’s in the past. I see things differently. I more want to help.
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 BONDSBut to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.
BARRY BONDSI don’t know if steroids are going to help you in baseball. I just don’t believe it. I don’t believe steroids can help eye-hand coordination and technically hit a baseball.
BARRY BONDSMy career is an open book, but my life is not.
BARRY BONDSI think of myself as ‘catching’ the ball with my bat and letting the pitcher supply the power.
BARRY BONDSIt’s called talent. I just have it. I can’t explain it. You either have it or you don’t.
BARRY BONDSThose boos really motivate me to make something happen.
BARRY BONDSSometimes I surprise my own damn self.
BARRY BONDSI have a chef who makes sure that I’m getting the right amounts of carbs, proteins and fats throughout the day to keep me at my max performance level.
BARRY BONDS