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Mays next for Bonds

Godfather made him an offer he can't refuse

By JOE RODERICK Contra Costa Times

Sunday, August 11, 2002

San Francisco -- His 600th home run has come and gone. So what -- or who -- is next for Barry Bonds?

The who is Willie Mays, his godfather, and the what is 660, the third-highest home run total in Major League Baseball history.

With some luck, good health and cooperation from opposing pitchers, he could approach the mark late next season, but perhaps more likely in 2004.

At any rate, this is not a subject that Bonds is comfortable talking about. It's one thing to chase the man many believe to be the greatest player of all time. It's another to chase your godfather, the ...

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