He's Great. Why Does He Have to Be Good?

Giants slugger Barry Bonds isn't Mr. Sunshine. Deal with it

He's just another guy at home plate." that's what Anaheim Angels pitcher Francisco Rodriguez was saying about the San Francisco Giants' superman left fielder, Barry Bonds, before the start of the California World Series. Yeah, and Einstein was pretty good with numbers too.

Rodriguez, 20, now known as K-Rod by virtue of his strikeout prowess, has reason to feel confident. He has all of about a month of big-league experience, but it has been a sensational month for him--and a sensational year for his team. The Angels finished two games from last in their division a year ago, and despite...

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