MrRant 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2003 PHOENIX -- Barry Bonds was hospitalized Sunday night because of exhaustion following his father's death. Bonds was scratched from San Francisco's lineup just minutes before Sunday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, one day after he left a game because of an accelerated heart rate. The Giants won 3-1 to improve to 12-3 against the Diamondbacks this season. The Giants said Bonds was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution and would remain overnight. Team spokesman Jim Moorehead said the slugger was still "likely" to play Monday in Phoenix. Bonds, 39, homered off Randy Johnson in the fourth inning of the Giants' 2-1 win Saturday, his first game back following the death of his father. Overwhelmed by emotion, however, Bonds came out in the eighth inning because of heart palpitations, lightheadedness and trouble breathing he said started right after his home run. San Francisco trainer Stan Conte said Bonds' heart rate was between 150-160 beats per minute after the home run -- a normal adult heart rate ranges from 60-100 beats per minute. The slugger was in the original lineup Sunday night, but the Giants announced minutes before the game that Jeffrey Hammonds would replace Bonds in left field and bat fourth. Bonds went to the hospital after consulting with Conte. Bobby Bonds died Aug. 23 at age 57 after being ill for nearly a year with lung cancer and a brain tumor. Barry Bonds missed the next six games. He was also on the bereavement list Aug. 14-18 to spend time with his father. Bonds' homer Saturday was his 40th this season and the 653rd of his career, moving him within seven of his godfather, Willie Mays, for third on the all-time list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2003 I've said many times I don't like the man, but I do feel bad for him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted September 1, 2003 There is nothing more stressful then the death of a father and just to add with all the national spotlight to make it even harder... Coupled with the pressure of his career, along with the expectations of his quest for The world championship and the Home run record... It's certaintly comes to no surprise to see this happening... I hope all is fine for Bonds, The most incredible athelete to come in the modern era. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy no nose 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2003 He should take a bunch of time off. The Giants won't lost their lead in the division even if he misses the rest of the year. They just need Bonds to be ready for the playoffs. I knew he was coming back too soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2003 I dunno, they're pretty horrible without him. I doubt they'd blow an 11 1/2 game lead at this point, but they don't play well without Bonds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2003 They went .500 without Bonds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2003 They played in Montreal a few weeks ago, and he stayed home to be with his dad and they were swept in a 4 game series. They go back home, he rejoins them, and they sweep Atlanta while he hits 2 game winning walk-off home runs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2003 I hope all is fine for Bonds, The most incredible athelete to come in the modern era. So we're in a different era than Wayne Gretzky's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted September 1, 2003 Wayne, MJ, Bird, Tiger... All great but Bonds is the Baseball Era. I should have specified that... Besides Tiger, Jordan own Wyane anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2003 Wayne, MJ, Bird, Tiger... All great but Bonds is the Baseball Era. I should have specified that... Besides Tiger, Jordan own Wyane anyways. Well if we're talking baseball of course it's Bonds. Griffey would've been if he didn't fall apart. And Gretzky > Jordan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
