Positive Test for Bonds?
I'm not sure how much I care anymore, but I saw this just now on Fox Sports. There isn't much substance to the story yet, but - if true - I could see this getting some serious air time.
I guess this news comes at a good time for Clemens. Maybe people will talk about something else.
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7799450/Report:-Bonds-tested-positive-for-steroids-in-'01-
7 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Just a typo
In fact, the government meant to reference a previously reported November 2000 failed drug test, U.S. attorney spokesman Josh Eaton said. That drug test was included in the indictment unsealed last year, when prosecutors said the test was for a player they called "Barry B.""
No way to prove he knowingly did it. Once again the main difference between the Clemens and Bond's cases is that Bonds always sais he never knowingly did PED's while Clemens busted out with the blanket "ive never used PED's...."
Disagree
Often, prosecutors rely on a number of different facts, which, seen together, could only give someone the impression that the defendant acted knowingly.
I obviously don't know the prosecution's case here, but I imagine they would put on a witness (Anderson?) who would testify that he injected Bonds. The witness would probably also say he told Bonds what was in the syringe, and that in general Bonds was very particular about what he put into his body.
That would likely be sufficient to establish knowing steroid use beyond a reasonable doubt (which would in turn establish the foundation for the perjury charge).
Anderson
Kinda of hard to believe that Anderson would burn Bonds at this point
We'll see
IMO, to attempt to prove a perjury/obstruction case without Anderson would be tremendously difficult and potentially foolish. The USAO isn't foolish, so I bet they have Anderson (or another witness) who will testify that they either injected Bonds or saw him being injected.
I agree
I wouldnt be suprised if he gets off or pleas out...
I think it boils down to Bonds lawyers telling him what to say diction wise. Bonds knew he would get destroyed in the public eye, but he doesnt care about the public. Clemens was probably told the same thing but couldnt take the fact that it would destroy his public perception

by 












