Bonds Trial; Greg Anderson is Out, Will Bonds be in or Out?

Well, that was quick! Bonds' trial testimony is finished, summations given and the case has been handed to the jury to deliberate. While the jury began deliberations, Bonds' long-time trainer Greg Anderson was released from jail following his continued refusal to testify at trial. We can only speculate as to the impact his testimony would have had at trial...suffice to say it probably would not have been good for Mr. Bonds. We do know his absence significantly weakened the Government's case. Well, it won't be much longer now.

Bonds Trial; Defense gets a favorable Ruling On Admissibility of Tape.

Well ,the Prosecution has rested and "Bonds' defense team" gets ready to put on their case. They are expected to call six witnesses and obviously will attack the credibility of most or all of the Government witnesses including Steve Hoskins, Bonds' former business manager. Allegations have been floating around regarding alleged attempts by Hoskins to "blackmail Bonds ". What a world we live in! Anyway, the Prosecution just attempted to introduce into evidence "a newly discovered tape recording " between Hoskins and Bonds' ortho ,Dr. Ting . The Court ruled that not only was the tape of "poor quality " , but that it was essentially irrelevant to the issues before the Court and jury. Correct decision. Plus, where was the tape since 2005? Your thoughts? Will be mighty interesting to see the defense strategy and how they may account for Bonds' "small balls". Stay tuned.

Which evidence is more compelling in the Bonds' trial; His smaller testicle size or his increased hat size?

As we all know, in proving a perjury case you must prove a case within a case;i.e. the truth of an underlying fact(s) and knowingly lying about it under oath or in other specified situations. So here , the Government must prove that Bonds knew he was taking steroids before they can get to the lying part. Not easy without Greg Andersen the trainer, who is allegedly the only one with direct knowledge regarding "the actual injection of steroids" So what does the Government have? A strong circumstantial case is being built. Giambi and other baseball players' testimony regarding general facts about steroid use. Someone who saw an individual come out of Bonds' bedroom with a syringe. His former girlfriend who testified about discussions with Bonds and her observations about hair falling out, acne, weight gain, ....and smaller testicles and larger hat size. Hmm. Did someone say "getting older "? Well, it will be interesting to see how the evidence and trial progress. Can a jury convict Bonds for having "small balls" and "a big head" ? Your thoughts?

If Bonds is acquitted, does he get in "Hall"?

Well, we all know the Bonds perjury trial is under way in San Francisco . Should be plenty of interest. Did anyone say Court TV? Anyway it got me to thinking about Bond's accomplishments on the field.
I loved his dad (Bobby) and I remember Bonds' early days as a skinny kid with the Pirates. Let's also recognize that Sosa, McGuire and Bonds were instrumental in bringing baseball back. So you have the all-time homerun leader, all-time single season HR leader, multiple MVP Award winner and tremendous all around athlete. Played in a world series. Loved in the Bay Area.
My vote; Acquitted he's in...First ballot.

Your thoughts?