ditto.....
from the times today...
That 10 minutes required to celebrate his 500th home run in April against the Dodgers? It felt like 10 hours.
"I understand," Tracy said again.
However, he also understands that the integrity of the game is larger than even its best rivalries.
If the Giants are still involved in a playoff race, Tracy said he will walk Bonds if the game situation dictates a walk.
He won't turn yellow like Houston Manager Larry Dierker and walk Bonds to lead off the inning or load the bases, but you get the point.
"If our game still has ramifications around the league, we have an obligation to honor them," Tracy said.
But if the Giants aren't in the playoff race, Tracy will pitch to Bonds no matter what.
Sneaks