The Public Has spoken

I'm going with the last choice.

(C) Launch it into space forever.
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I think we should consult the Russians. They've got some experience at putting things in space that have never been there before...


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We could name it Laika Too and give it a big send off!



"I'll get you my pretty...and Laika Too!"

Its a shame a piece of history is being defaced in that manner.

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Its a shame a piece of history is being defaced in that manner.

Ok, ok guys...I hear you. I'll get Laika off the furniture.

I think it's perfect. Forever we should have a reminder of the steroid era and the man who personified cheating for personal glory.

I am pretty sure that there some other items/names in Cooperstown that 'little sign' should be on if we going down this road.

The US Weather Service is reporting unseasonal flurries in Cooperstown this afternoon...

Thank you sir, EXACTLY what I was thinking****

You know what they say... "Out of the scads and scads of flakes fakes who fall, no two of their transgressions are exactly alike!"

Well said my friend.

Personally, I think this is one of the most stupid things I've seen in awhile. It's a huge piece of history and they are going to brand it like that.

After all...it wasn't the ball's fault!

Remember: "Balls Don't hit home runs, People Do!"

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The irony is that for many/most such "quirks' only make such items more interesting and valuable. The more stories attached/branded to a particular piece of history (or any history) the more it will likley captivate the public. It is the stories, how they connect to individuals and what they represent that will make the ball interesting. 100 years from now the brand will not be considered a win by one side of the argument or the other, but likley will be looked upon as a graphic example of how strongly both sides felt about the issue and how much it grabbed the public consciousness for a period of time. No more. No less.

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Great observation, observer44.

Highly appropriate use of an *

I think this guy seized an opportunity to promote himself and his business/social causes. I doubt this guy could give a rats azz about baseball. Just another one of his expensive stunts and self promotion.

I doubt that ball will be accepted by the HOF. The HOF does things on their terms, not some rich showboat looking for pub.

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I would agree here..

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I think this guy seized an opportunity to promote himself and his business/social causes. I doubt this guy could give a rats azz about baseball. Just another one of his expensive stunts and self promotion.

But THAT alone says a great deal about the times that we live in...celebrity, $750K to burn without thinking, stunts and self promotion spun as philanthropy...

I would however disagree with the HOF asessment. The HOF said today that they are simply thrilled. And I would guess that some inside MLB - perhaps Selig himself - are simply thrilled that SOMEONE ELSE put a * on the ball and they did not have to.

Funny, my cynical side says maybe this whole thing WAS a well crafted, well spun stunt...in the end everyone gets what they want...Owner gets $...HOF gets the ball...Designer gets celebrity...HOF gets ball...Selig gets his *.

Could put a bow on this one...

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I think Bonds is guilty but I also think that the record is legit. Think of all the juiced pitchers he hit home runs off of. Steroids or not he is one of the greatest hitters of all time IMO. That ball is one of the biggest pieces of baseball history and I think its ruined.

Place the ball in a juicer and send it to the Hall of Fame.

I think the ball should be in the HOF - in an expandable glass case.

Before they put it there - they need to pump some HGH into it - and rub some cream on it.

By 2010 - it will be the size of a volleyball.

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Originally posted by itsinthegame:
I think the ball should be in the HOF - in an expandable glass case.

Before they put it there - they need to pump some HGH into it - and rub some cream on it.

By 2010 - it will be the size of a volleyball.

You dont think the ball might shrink?

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by O44: some inside MLB - perhaps Selig himself - are simply thrilled that SOMEONE ELSE put a * on the ball and they did not have to.

Funny, my cynical side says maybe this whole thing WAS a well crafted, well spun stunt...in the end everyone gets what they want...Owner gets $...HOF gets the ball...Designer gets celebrity...HOF gets ball...Selig gets his *.

Could put a bow on this one...

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I would however disagree with the HOF asessment. The HOF said today that they are simply thrilled. And I would guess that some inside MLB - perhaps Selig himself - are simply thrilled that SOMEONE ELSE put a * on the ball and they did not have to.

Funny, my cynical side says maybe this whole thing WAS a well crafted, well spun stunt...in the end everyone gets what they want...Owner gets $...HOF gets the ball...Designer gets celebrity...HOF gets ball...Selig gets his *.

Could put a bow on this one...

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Very good point.

Let's see 44...will this bow do?

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by O44: my cynical side says maybe this whole thing WAS a well crafted, well spun stunt

I'll listen with interest to Coast to Coast AM to get Art Bell's take on your conspiracy theory

byw, just wondering - w/all the screening, did they ever check Bond's DNA?

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Woodman...

Writing that last line I actually thought of you, and wondered...Will he?....and there you are right on cue...

...now lets test those ever expanding picture skills...can you retouch that bow and put a * on it?

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You know Bee...it would be wild to have one debated in the public forum...

...You think Elvis was involved somehow?

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I'm afraid that task is beyond my technical capabilities 44...you're going to have to get a more highly skilled guy...a guy who has experience with this...

I wonder what the public will think about all of this in 40-50 years?

If some of us are lucky enough to still be on this great planet then, perhaps we can explain our thoughts and the controversy surrounding this.

Who knows where the world will stand on the issue of steriods at that point.

This is indeed a part of history.

I will be curious.

"You ask whether Elvis was involved? Just a moment 44...why don't I ask him?"

"Elvis? Pardon me. Did you have any involvement with having Barry Bonds' record breaking home run ball being marked with an asterisk?"

"Me? My mind? No...my mind isn't particularly suspicious."

"So that's your answer then...maybe."

"I have to hand it to you Elvis...you're an honest guy."

"Is that a sliced banana on your Patty Melt? Eating healthy...that's good."

"Do I want your autograph?"

"Of course I do. On my Chicken-Fried Steak? Sure...why not."

"Do I want to party later?"

"You bet I do!"

"Where am I staying? Over at the Heartbreak."

"Ok, I'll see you later...what? Am I going to finish my fries? No. Go ahead...have 'em."

EXCLAMATION MARK SUES ASTERISK


The explanatin mark has sued the Asterisk in federal court today seeking damages of a trillion billion dollars. Keyboard insiders say the exclamation mark is angerered by the Asterisk enourmous popularity due to the Barry Bonds Controversy. The explanation mark was once considered the darling of the keyboard, especially after having an entire episode of SEINFIELD devoted to it. But now, the Asterisk(once known as the nerd of the keyboard due to its continuous use in math, science, and reference) is being celebrated even more than the @ with the advent of email. According to the # "life on the keyboard right now is completely out of balance". When the quotation marks were ask about the suit: "Were not taking sides, we are just trying to contain the situation here"

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Shortstopmom...

From an ealier post...

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It is the stories, how they connect to individuals and what they represent that will make the ball interesting. 100 years from now the brand will not be considered a win by one side of the argument or the other, but likley will be looked upon as a graphic example of how strongly both sides felt about the issue and how much it grabbed the public consciousness for a period of time. No more. No less.

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Tripledad...

Interesting...they are pretty key-ed up about this, huh?

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I think Mr. * is going to have to work his ast off and try and be included in more swear words which are symbolized by a string of seldom used characters like this..."@#&*^%". I know he's "@#$&^%+" mad about it. It's a great opportunity for Mr. *. He's got to realize that the use of swear words is really #$%^*&%$ taking off!

He's got to watch it though...if he's too successful we could end up with something like this...

" **** that ******* ***** what the **** does he know?"

If that happens no one will know what the **** anyone is talking about!

UPDATE

Sides have been taken:

BEE --

I admit to being (in a previous life) a huge fan of "The X-Files". So naturally, I have seen the episode "The UnNatural" many a time. Gibson, Mantle, Ruth.....Bonds?
I Believe!

Gotwood, If Elvis was in Kalamazoo, do you think he met Jeter? Maybe you had lunch with both.

Did I have lunch with both? Nope...didn't happen. I can only dream.

But hey! Once, a long time ago, at Dan and Louie's Oyster Bar in Portland I bussed the table where Charo and her party had dined.

They were gone, of course, by the time I was allowed to clear the table. It was quite apparent that they had a good time for the large corner booth was a real mess.

Boy I wished I could have been there with them. Imagine all of the colorful mangled words that undoubtedly were shucked about like the oyster shells on their plate...Cuchi-Cuchi.

I just stood there in front of that booth, in my stained white apron, and trembled with excitement as I imagined the raucous and ribald fun they must have had!

Although I wasn't able to spend them anywhere in the Metro Area at the time I did appreciate the fistful of pesos they left for me. I managed to dredge 30 or 40 of them from the half empty boat of melted butter.

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