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 not the name that makes the player. It’s the player.
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 BONDSEvery pitcher can beat you, it doesn’t matter how good you are.
BARRY BONDSYoung players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.
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 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 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 could learn how to press ‘Record’ on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.
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 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 don’t know what my future is.
BARRY BONDSBut to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.
BARRY BONDSI’m clean, I’ve always been clean.
BARRY BONDSLosing dad (Bobby Bonds) was the worst thing in the world.
BARRY BONDS