As you probably recall, Barry Bonds was acquitted on all 3 Perjury Counts at trial and found guilty on the "lighter" Obstruction of Justice count. Not exactly what the US Attorneys Office was hoping for. Almost like a cheap consolatiion prize.
Despite that result, Bonds' legal team has pressed on with their appeal on this count. While Bonds' life has really not changed one iota with the conviction, the significance of the appeal to Bonds should not be downplayed.
If Bonds wins the appeal, in my opinion he MUST get into the Hall of Fame! If his conviction is upheld , I don't think he has a snowball's chance in hell of getting in. The Pete Rose stigma. Criminals and cheaters (who get caught) should not be bestowed the ultimate honor...Induction into the Hall of Fame !
So you can be assured that Bonds' lawyers are under strict orders...Full steam ahead, no shortcuts...No stone unturned !
Well, we'll know soon enough. Plenty of time for Bonds' testicles to grow and his head to shrink.
Sports reporter Steve "Ace " Goldman reporting.
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