by WCK, 100% Injury Rate
There's usually a lot going on at the Winter Meetings of baseball. Case in point, we've already had the big Florida/Detroit deal go down. But sometimes, there are more minor things that basically go unnoticed. Like the yearly highlight videos played at the meetings.
You can learn an awful lot about baseball based on those videos.
Played at the MLB Rule 5 Draft at the 2007 Winter Meetings today were two such highlights reels. One was of the 2007 baseball season, and the other was of 2007 records.
Bonds didn't appear at all in the first one, and he received all of a one second clip of the back of his uniform during the season records video.
That's some pretty subtle harsh treatment to give a guy who just broke the most hallowed record in your sport. But then again, with Bonds having been indicted, and the Mitchell report coming out soon, I wouldn't exactly call this surprising.
I just wish Selig had the guts to actually come out say something, rather than continue to be a complete wuss when it comes to Bonds.
HT: The Major Blogs of Minor League News
Thursday, December 6, 2007
BASEBALL GOES THE EXTRA MILE TO DISTANCE ITSELF FROM BONDS
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
IF ONLY YOU COULD BRAND BONDS INSTEAD
by Sterling Gould, More Credible
WARNING: Semi-serious post from a usual jackass ahead. You have been cautioned.
The results are in from vote756.com and the fans have spoken, they want to send Barry Bonds home run record breaking ball to Cooperstown with an asterisk:
Over 10 million people voted and were given the options of banishing it into space, bestowing it to the Hall of Fame or branding it with an asterisk, due to the popular thought that Bonds used performance-enhancing drugs to accomplish the feat. The decision was a landslide as 47 percent of voters put their support behind branding it while 34 percent voted to bestow it to the Hall of Fame. "We're going to be working with the folks at the Hall of Fame. It is a historical museum. We want to treat this ball as such, as an artifact with respect," Ecko said on the Today Show.
Nothing says "we respect your accomplishments" more than slapping a symbol that has summed up the public's opinion on your career on an item of history you created. Personally, I wanted to see the ball banish into space because it just sounded amazing.
All kidding aside, I really appreciate Ecko's idea to let the public decide on the fate of the baseball. Bonds seems to be untouchable to the public. No matter what you say about him, it doesn't seem to affect him. No matter what you think he's allegedly done, no one can seem to catch him in the process. Barry Bonds has been a huge part of sporting culture and almost synonymous with cheating. Fans have always wanted to take their shot at Bonds, so why not hit him where it hurts the most? Bonds had called Ecko "a moron". Why? Because nothing would hurt Bonds more than tarnishing the one thing that means the most to him.
By doing that, you've hurt Bonds more than words or physical force ever could.
Wow, that was really hard for me to write. I'm going to go back to the apartment and shotgun a few cold ones before I start shedding a tear.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Mr. Murphy You are a Disgrace
by Simon, SimonOnSports
Two weeks ago, during my first week as a Carny, I laid claim to Matt Murphy, aka the kid who caught Barry Bonds home run ball, being a douche. Anyone who wears an irrelevant jersey to a game should be regarded as a douche, its a fact. Well two weeks later and one trip to Australia down the hatch it is evident that Mr. Murphy is not only a douche but also a complete disgrace.
See, our very own Carny, West Coast Kid at 100% Injury Rate, uncovered a gem this morning. Matt Murphy is not just most likely going to sell the home run ball, but he is pawning off his entire outfit he wore during the game. He has both his hat and his jersey on ebay and has set an initial bid of 100 dollars for each item. Yes, 100 dollars for a dirty hat that has nothing to do with anything.
Unlike Injury Rate I am not going to give a link out to his ebay site, because, well, he shouldn't make a dime for the garbage he has for sale. Look at him, how much of hobo does he look like. What, you need the 100 dollars to afford a razor? How can this kid afford to take a trip to Australia? One has to think that he's just a rich spoiled kid from Queens, who's mommy and daddy funded a wonderful vacation to Down Undah.
Sell the ball Mr. Murphy. I understand it's worth some money, and it's a baseball...but selling your gross jersey and your disgusting hat. Come on now you're just being greedy. Please just sell the ball already and get out of everybody's life, because you Mr. Murphy are a disgrace.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Mr. Murphy, You are a Douche
by Simon, SimonOnSports
I've seen opinions floating around this here blogosphere along the lines of Giants fans got what they deserved. After cheering so raucously and supporting Barroid none of their fans truly deserved the hundreds of thousands of dollars which are all but guaranteed with the sale of the ball. Some people are genuinely happy that a person in a Met uniform caught the ball. However, Mr. Murphy you do not fool me, you are a douche and you are a prime example of a person that pisses me off every time I head to the stadium and if I was in that section and a Giants fan you would have gotten a few kidney punches during that pile up. Why? It's simple, the damn Mets jersey.
Mr. Murphy you are aware that you were in fact attending a game in San Francisco, on the entire opposite side of the continental United States than New York. You are aware of the fact that they earlier in the evening had already been pummeled by the Braves at home and were in fact not going to fly cross country and play in the game. That in fact the Mets had absolutely nothing to do with the Nationals Giants game you were attending. Just because you were at a baseball game doesn't mean you have to wear an irrelevant jersey. It just makes you look lost. I hope someone on the streets of San Fran jacked you for the ball last night.
Why must people do this? Everytime you attend a game there is some moron in the stands wearing a random jersey for a team playing somewhere else. Your jersey has nothing to do with the game or anything going on within the stadium. Next time you are going to a game in which your favorite team isn't playing just wear a god damn polo or plain t-shirt. And if you are one of the clowns who wears a Sox hat to Yankee Stadium when the Sox aren't in town, I hope you have fun prying my size 11 out of your ass.
Throwing Knives: The Wait is Over
by BD, Sports Show On Mute
If for some reason you don't know, the home run record fell last night. That's right, Barry Bonds sent #756 into the bleachers in San Francisco. I'm itching to get into that. But, first as usual you get the attractive female of the day. Today's comes from down under, it's Nikki Whelan. Fellow carnie Don recommended Nikki. And after giving her a look, she surely deserves to be a part of the developing stable we have here at Throwing Knives.
Barry Bonds is Officially the Home Run King
It's done, its over, it has finally happened. Last night Barry Bonds put Mike Bacsik on the short list of "guys who gave up the big ones." When he sent his 3-2 pitch into the San Francisco seats. I was just arriving at work last night when it was brought to my attention that Bonds was due up in the bottom of the 5th. As I clocked in for my shift I watched, without feeling, Hank Aaron officially fall to second place on the all-time list. I had to go about work after that, so I missed all the stuff that went on after he crossed home plate. Though, I've seen it all now.
A little over a week ago, we carnies were asked how we'd react to Bonds inevitable 756th home run. I was, and still am, conflicted about what happened just before midnight here on the east coast last night. As I said then, I grew up a Bonds fan, with only Ken Griffey Jr surpassing him on the ladder of my fandom. As I've grown older, even before steroids, I developed a distaste for Bonds and his entitlement attitude. He, like Jr had a father who played this game. He was raised around the game, never wanted for anything. Yet, Bonds chose to be the outcast, to separate himself from others. While Griffey did his job and was a generally good guy off the field. The reasoning behind Bonds' steroid use seems to be greed and jealousy. Two traits he wears well. The sheer thought that anything, or anyone could be bigger, or better than Bonds is atrocious to him. And that is what makes me sick. But, what happened leaves me feeling nothing but indifference. Wondering where Bonds might have fallen on the HR list had he not decided that he, and not McGwire, or Sosa had to be the guy everyone was talking about. It also leaves me pondering one question.
Where does Bonds fall in the lexicon of both baseball, and overall sports greatest players? Does the tainted #756 hold a candle to Gretzky's 802nd goal? Does that crack of the bat excite you the way Jordan's mid-range jumper to seal championship #6 did? Watching Bonds in his moment, would you ever put it in the same breath as Tiger walking the 18th, on the verge of his first green jacket? Were you as elated during Bonds' historic night as you were for any of those, or many like them? Or, like me, were you more relieved that it was over? That finally some other baseball stories could grab the headlines as Bonds slowly fades into obscurity.
A week from now many will still be talking about last night. But, in two weeks when the buzz has faded and the other stories can finally get some coverage. It'll be nice. Here's to hoping Ken Griffey Jr can stay healthy and play well into his 40's. Then, maybe we can get a chase worth remembering. A chase that features an untainted childhood idol for many of us. Otherwise, we'll be waiting for Arod. While quietly hoping that he's the guy we think he is. Rather than the guy who Jose Canseco "has something on."
All that said, last night I witnessed history and I'm unlikely to forget where I was when that happened. And whether I like him or not, Barry Bonds is one of the best of all-time. A first ballot hall of famer, and deservedly so. He differs from the other alleged steroid users as a 5-tool player, Bonds racked up the MVP's, Gold Glove's, and other accolades. Such as his standing as the only player to hit 500 HR's and steal 500 bases. McGwire and Sosa wouldn't have ever been anything without their alleged actions. Bonds, however, was one of the best in the game long before steroids and should be remembered for the player he was, rather than the person.
Brady Quinn Signs
His new teammates collectively shrug uncomfortably. Worrying which of them he'll be attempting to fondle as early as next week. A tip Brady, do not touch Kellen Winslow Jr.
Scoreboard - August 7th - 2007
MLB
National League
Philadelphia 11, Florida 1
Atlanta 7, New York 3
Cincinnati 4, Los Angeles 0
Houston 5, Chicago 2
San Diego 4, St. Louis 0
Colorado 11, Milwaukee 4
Pittsburgh 8, Arizona 3
Washington 8, San Francisco 6
American League
Seattle 10, Baltimore 3
Detroit 9, Tampa Bay 6
New York 9, Toronto 2
Kansas City 5, Minnesota 1
Cleveland 2, Chicago 1
Texas 8, Oakland 6
Los Angeles 10, Boston 4
New 'King' in Town
by Jack Cobra, Cobra Brigade
Well, it finally happened last night. Most of us were asleep in the rest of the country but there looked to be quite a bit of partying at Pac Bell Ballpark. Good for those people, a good party never hurt anyone (much). Hank Aaron showed up (kind of), Bud Selig did not....Willie Mays was there (which was sad) and a TV/Radio call for the ages was made....The controversy has been there the past few years and it's going to stay there for a long time. It is what it is....or it is what you make it out to be yourself. Whether you plan to ignore it, be angered by it, or accept it...it has happened. There is a new 'king' in town.
As for the man who broke the record, I've already written what I think about him. That being said, supposedly he is now the Home Run King. Hmmm....I guess there have been kings that were not loved in the past. Most times it was because of taxing the people too much or going to war for poor reasons....sometimes 'kings' are disliked for their creepy commercials where they pop up out of nowhere. This time it's because the 'king' is a douchebag.
So what happens now? Well, I hope the guy takes a rest and sits out the rest of the season. This was the only reason why he came back. His team is out of contention and other players have already said this was the only reason, it seemed, that the Giants were playing this season. Now it's time for the 'king' to sit down and let us get back to enjoying baseball.
It's been hard to watch someone you dislike break a record that was once known as 'untouchable'. This wasn't like when Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played streak with class and dignity. This record was broken with cheating, lies, manipulation and selfishness. That's how I feel today....and I don't see those feelings changing anytime soon.
History Only Happens Once
by theoriginaljd, Six Pack Sports Report
Note: This article was originally posted at Six Pack Sports Report. However, on such a momentous occassion I felt it was important to spread the love.
Well it is official - in the 5th inning of tonight's San Francisco Giants/Washington Nationals game Mike Bacsik became the man who served up #756. I would just like to take a moment to recognize Bacsik for this achievement which will follow him from now until the end of his life. Tonight truly was a momentous occassion for Bacsik in front of Willie Mays, and official representatives of Major League Baseball (Bud Selig not included) the fateful pitch sailed through the evening sky like a knife across the wrist of Kate Moss. But who is this man who will forever be etched in baseball lore? Who is Mike Bacsik?
Michael Joseph Bacsik was born November 11, 1977 in Dallas, Texas the son of Mike Bacsik. He attended Duncanville High School and was drafted in the 18th round of the 1996 amateur draft by the Cleveland Indians and signed on June 12, 1996. He is a left handed pitcher who clocks in at 6 feet 1 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds.
Bacsik made his professional debut in August of 2001 for the Indians, appearing in 3 games and pitching 3 innings giving up 13 hits and 9 earned runs. He bounced back in 2002 when he appeared in 11 games for the New York Mets going 3 and 2 with an ERA of 4.37 in 55.7 innings of work. Bacsik continued his historic trek towards giving up #756 when he appeared in 5 games for the Mets in 2003 going 1-2 and giving up 5 home runs with an ERA of 10.19.
Obviously Bacsik made an impression on the someone because in 2004 he found himself on the major league roster of the Texas Rangers for 3 games going 1-1 with a 4.60 ERA in 15.7 innings. But it was this year where Bacsik really found the grove that led him to allowing the most historic home run of all time. Bacsik has appeared in 14 games for the Nationals this year prior to tonight giving up 14 home runs that were not as historic as the one he gave up tonight. With his ERA solidly below 5.00 (4.19 heading into tonight) Bacsik has had his best season to date with the Nationals this year.
Clearly this is a man who has worked hard to get to where he is tonight. The fact that a man with a career ERA of 5.15 continues to find work with a major league baseball team is an amazing feat in it's own right and proof positive that just being a lefty is enough to have a career in major league baseball.
So here's to you Mike Bacsik and your place in history that has now been etched in stone. So many pitchers come through our lives and leave without ever leaving a mark - you however would not stand for that and have risen above to claim your rightful place in history. For all the John Dobson's, and Brandon Duckworth's of the world there will only be one Mike Bacsik. Enjoy your fame Mr. Bacsik because it's obvious that you've earned it.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
I Don't Care Who Gives Up No. 756
by Lozo, Why Don't We Get Drunk And Blog?
I can't believe how dumb people are. I was watching some Cold-Report-Around-The-Pizza ... Face-Off-The-Interruption thing today, and two idiots were discussing how embarrassing it will be for whatever pitcher gives up No. 756. "Imagine having to walk around with that on your head for the rest of your life," one intellectual said.
I scoffed. Who cares what Mike Greenberg thinks? But then I saw a disturbing report.
It was a bunch of major-league pitchers, including Brad Penny, talking about how, yes, they would be embarrassed to give up No. 756.
My question is this -- who cares?
People are stupid. They really are. What's more embarrassing -- giving up No. 756 or letting the World Series roll through your legs? Or how about crumbling to the point where you can't pitch anymore? Or how about giving up a homer, any homer, to Jason Tyner?
Quick -- who gave up the hit to extend Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak to a record 45 games? Does it matter? I think he was Asian. His name was Hoo Fuching Cares.
Why doesn't this strange fascination with the people who give up a record-breaker extend to other facets of life? Who was the goalie that let up Wayne Gretzky's 802nd goal? Who was covering Wilt Chamberlain the night he scored 100 points? Who missed the tackle on Eric Dickerson when he gained his 2,004th yard? No clue on that last one.
No one knows because Hoo Fuching Cares. Every goal Gretzky scored counted as one. Every point Chamberlain scored counted as one. And every yard Dickerson gained counted as one. And every homer Bonds hit counted as one.
So major-league pitchers -- grow a pair. Hoo Fuching Cares if you give up 756. Sports talking heads -- shut your pieholes. Hoo Fuching Cares what pitcher gives up 756. Just like every homer before it, it will count as 0.0013227513227513226 of his total. How about getting on Greg Maddux, who have given up 8 of Barry's 755?
Oh, but he is to be lauded for "going after" Bonds. And that's the other thing -- if you don't pitch to Bonds, you're a coward. But if you give up 755 or 756, you are forever labeled as the guy who gave up that homer, and according to some, they would rather never appear in the majors at all than be Clay Hensley, the guy who gave up 755.
If that's not stupid, I don't know what is.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
755*
by DCScrap, Our Book of Scrap
Well, he tied Hank. Sucks, no? Of course, the blogosphere is full of commentary.
It had to happen sooner or later (Blown Coverage)
The Typical Bonds Post (More Credible)
755. (Signal to Noise)
755 (Part Mule)
Not All History Is Happy (Five Tool Tool)
The terrible swift sword: Reaction to Bonds' #755 (Steroid Nation)
Commenter Predicts Future, Bonds Homers (Babes Love Baseball)
Of Course It Had to Be Clay Hensley (The FanHouse)
755* (The Big Lead)
A Terrible Day to be a Hank Aaron Loving Red Sox Fan (Sons of Sam Malone)
“Hello Mr. Bonds, allow me to introduce myself. You may call me Oh.” (With Malice...)
HISTORY MADE: Bonds Hits 755. A-Rod hits 500 (Biz of Baseball)
Hey Barry … XYZ, PDQ (Home Run Derby)
On Barry Lamar Bonds. (The Grand National Championships)
Bonds, Barry Bonds: Licensed to Thrill (Deadspin)
The "Stand but Don't Applaud" Routine (Just Call Me Juice)
We'll update this list as the day goes on, so be sure to come back later.
VIDEO of the record-tying homer after the jump.
(Video: Awful Announcing)
Sunday, July 29, 2007
More Carny Reaction: What Will You Do When Barry Hits #756?
by DCScrap, Our Book of Scrap
Yesterday we asked our writers what their reactions will be when Barry Bonds hits #756, relegating Hank Aaron to #2 on the all-time home run list. The results were to be expected. Most were not thrilled. Today we get reaction from a few more writers to see if yesterday's opinions still hold true.
WCK, 100% Injury Rate: He may be an asshole, sure his former mistress has man-hands, sure he cheated, but I could care less. I had the opportunity to watch a guy play day in and day out who is one of the best five players to ever put on uniform.
As for what I'm going to do when the record is broken, this is my official response. "I'm going to do the robot. Then start a post defending Bonds. Sort of."
Tbone, The Sports Hernia: We're going to put on our Francisco Cabrera jerseys and make noises with our armpits.
Rupert, Ghosts of Wayne Fontes: I'm going to buy an A-Rod jersey.
BOHChris, The Blog of Hilarity: I'll be watching John from Cincinnati and promise to be equally annoyed having to see the clip of The Asterisk Making Shot over and over again as though this is something I should care about. Zippy the Bird couldn't revive my interest in Bonds' chase.
Lozo, Why Don't We Get Drunk And Blog?: In honor of the feat, I'm going to rub some "cream" on my cock, and fire off some big blasts. Play a little "long ball" if you will.
Pedro Gomez, ESPN: I'll be looking for a new job. Finally.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Carny Reaction: What Will You Do When Barry Hits #756?
by Don, With Malice...
Something WCK from 100% Injury Rate said got me thinking... What WILL your reaction be when Barry Bonds hits #756, and confines Hammerin' Hank to #2 all-time?
I asked my fellow Carnies...
DCScrap, Our Book of Scrap: I will pretty much ignore it. Like I did when he hit #'s 600, 660, 661, 700, 714, 715, and 755. To me Bonds' stats do not exist. His cheating has been documented to death and he's never fought any of the accusations. He fails the eye test, the facts test, and the common sense test and is a fraud.
Don, With Malice... : I'd like to think I could do something that matters... something poignant - but here in Japan Sadaharu Oh's considered the HR king (868 in NPB). So I think I'll just scoff.
Sanchez, Shot To Nothing: I will not be impressed 756 times. I will then bash-one-out 756 times in one day just for the heck of it.
Sooze, Babes Love Baseball: I'm gonna fucking puke everywhere.
dswinder, Sons of Sam Malone: I'll probably crawl into the fetal position, suck my thumb, and cry out: "I did all I could Hank...I did all I could..."
BD, Sports Show On Mute: I honestly don't know how I'll feel. On one hand, I idolized Bonds as a child and considered only Ken Griffey Jr to be a better player. On the other, Bonds cheated, and it's hard for me to be happy about a cheater breaking Aaron's record. Especially a cheater who's an ass-hole. And seems to think everything is because of his race. From where I'm sitting he's the bigot. I'd say I'm a lot closer to the second hand at this point.
JA, The Feed: Don't know that this counts as a reaction or not but this is what I've been thinking about.
Every time someone says the number 756 I think of Ken Griffey Jr. I think of the young Junior, smiling and beloved by baseball fans, I think of the perfection of his swing and the majestic arcs of his home runs. I think about the way he covered ground in centerfield and the way that he made people care about a moribund franchise in Seattle. I think of the winning run in the 1995 playoff series against the Yankees and how there might not even still be a team there if it wasn't for Junior.
Mostly I think of one particular night sitting in the bleachers at Yankee Stadium when the Mariners were in town. Jay Buhner and Junior were getting killed all night by the drunken bleacher creatures. Songs were being sung that compared Buhner to a horse's posterior and Junior was getting razzed for not being as good as his father and for being, ahem, light in the loafers. Buhner never turned around but Junior would look back, always with a big smile on his face, whenever the crowd turned its attention his way. Somewhere about the seventh inning a Yankee hit a drive into the right center field gap and Junior took off after it. He dove, extend horizontal to the ground and the ball found its way into his glove. He stood up, returned the ball to the infield and then turned toward the bleachers. He took his glove off, placed it on his right hand and spun it around like a top, smiling all the while. The meanest, surliest, drunkest fans in New York had no choice but to laugh and applaud him.
So basically I think that when Barry Bonds hits 756 my reaction would be how much more enjoyable it would be if it was a player who actually seemed to enjoy the game and his place in it breaking the record. Hank Aaron wasn't able to do that as a black man in a changing country but Junior could have united every baseball fan and who knows how many millions of others the same way he won over the Bleacher Creatures so many years ago.
Sportsgirl365, Strike Zones and End Zones: I would love to say that I wouldn't care, but that moment is going to be filled with so many different and confusing emotions that I can't say for sure what my reaction will be. I can tell you how I feel now: cheated, disappointed, anxious, and a little nauseous. But the nausea could just be the hangover.
DMtShooter, Five Tool Tool: Try to look at the bright side of it, which is how Bonds doing this really, really pisses off fat old white blowhard sports writers. Let's fact it, folks -- the only truly lovable thing about Barry is the pain he causes in these people.
As for the record itself, how meaningful can it be when you can be pretty sure it will be eclipsed by people you can name today?
Alex Rodriguez is sitting at 500, and he just turned 32. Let's say Barry caps out around 770 or so. That means Rodriguez just has to average 30 a year for 10 years, and he clears it easy. ManRam has an outside shot (487 at 35 means that 5 years at 40 homers a piece gets him in the ballpark). Vlad Guerrero is halfway there (352) at 31. Poo Holes is at 271 and he's only 27. 40 a year for 10 years gets him in range.
So rest easy, America. Barry's just renting this thing.
Hank Worrell, Winning the Turnover Battle: I'll cheer. And the probably be the only blogger in the world to defend him.
OMDQ, One More Dying Quail : When Barry Bonds hits number 756, I don't know for certain how I'll feel. I think it will be part happiness at seeing the fall of a long standing record, part sadness at the thought of a classy guy like Hank Aaron being bumped down one spot on baseball's ultimate totem pole, part concern at the prospect of having to explain this whole situation to my son someday.
UPDATE: More reactions here.
Dark Days Indeed - Bonds Hits 754
by Don, With Malice...
So Barry Bonds hit a 404 yard foot shot off the arm of Florida rookie Rick Vanden Hurk. 755 is but a swing away, and I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm going to be sad indeed when Bonds breaks Hammerin' Hank's record.
However, I find it strangely appropriate that Bonds will break this record just days after the NBA suffered the Donaghy gambling fiasco, the NFL has the Vick inquiry... and MLB has Barry beating Hank's record of 755. Poignant...
Monday, July 23, 2007
Bud Selig: Showing Up is Not a Big Deal
by Chimpanzee Rage, Deuce of Davenport
When Barry Bonds breaks the hallowed MLB career home run record there will probably be nary an empty seat in the ballpark. One person, however, probably won't be there. Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Bud Selig. From what I can gather, there are a lot of people upset at this. ESPN, no stranger to blowing up minor stories, has even devoted segments on their Sportscenter and other various programs to this very topic. My question is, why? How does it matter that the commissioner is in attendance for this event?
Does anyone remember if Bud was at Camden Yards when Cal broke the Iron-Man record? Does anyone recall the joyous look on Bud's face when Mark McGuire broke the single season home run record? He even stated he wasn't there when Clemens got his 300th win and he congratulated Trevor Hoffman by phone when he became the MLB saves leader. He runs the league, he isn't the league cheerleader.
People say that this will be an admission by Bud that the record is tainted, I disagree. I think its more of an admission by Bud that he really doesn't like Barry Bonds, like most of America, because he's a surly, uncharismatic, egomaniac. I think he doesn't want to fake a smile every night for a couple weeks until the record is broken...that or maybe he has more important things to do with his time like, say, run a professional baseball league instead of going to the ballpark every night. The guy is no spring chicken, he'll have to be out late every night to do this and still put in a full work day the next day.
Its not like anyone actually knows when this record is going to fall anyway. Is it reasonable for people to expect Allan Huber "Bud" Selig Jr. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin to suddenly become the world's biggest San Francisco Giants fan? His old team, the Brewers, is doing great. Do you really think he wants to sit at every Giants game for the next couple weeks, watching them lose 7 out of 10 games when he could be watching the Brewers compete for first place in the National League? Does he really want to watch a player he probably dislikes, limp around the outfield to catch a can of corn and later violently swing at every pitch in an attempt to make history at the expense of his own stats and his team?
I don't even want to see that. If I want to watch a team lose 70% of their games and struggle to hit home runs I've got my Nationals to follow.
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