I think Barry Bonds was in a unique situation given his injuries from a year ago, the fact that he played in just 14 games. Even though I spoke to Barry in December and he was enthusiastic and excited about the possibility, I think the closer he got to the reality of spring training, and as he got himself in shape for the regular season and the San Francisco Giants, he felt like it may be too much of a challenge to try to push his body at this point in his career.
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We're feeling like we got kicked in the stomach. It's a very quiet locker room. It's a tough day. I'm not shocked by any means. The one thing we have learned very quickly in international play is anything can happen. You put your flag on your chest, and people get fueled by that. You see exceptional things being done.Buck Martinez
I had a pretty good angle of that. And at the moment I saw it happen, I thought he left early. I think everybody in our dugout felt the same way.
Buck Martinez
Tom was very helpful to me. I'm going to remember him in his good days, like 1993 when he was the toast of the country, helping fans enjoy the time of their lives.
Buck Martinez
I sensed it was a kind of a bitter moment for them both. I've known them both for a long time, and we really thought they would bring a lot to our team. Then we got down into the numbers of the things and it just didn't work out.
Buck Martinez
He was very encouraging and came into the dugout on Friday against South Africa, offering his support. But I never heard about that through official channels or anything like that.
Buck Martinez
That's one of the things I'm most proud of is the character of the guys on this roster. They're anxious to step up and play for their country.
Buck Martinez
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