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January 23, 2006^6:03pm
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One day after BGeeks mod Jaydawg sends Bonds an email asking why he hasn't updated his blog since October, we get a blog update announcing he will not play in the WBC
losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/players/bonds_barry/journal/latest.html
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Coincidence?  I think not. :)

Baybo announces that he will NOT be playing in the World Baseball Classic, and he addresses the "batting second" issue, as follows:

&box-Contrary to media reports this past weekend, I did not speak to the press formally nor informally, regarding Felipe's comments about the batting line-up. I didn't speak to the media because I didn't want it to be a distraction. It upsets me that a private conversation would end up published, misinterpreted possibly because of a language barrier and be taken entirely out of context. The reason I took this trip was to support Juan and hopefully bring more awareness to his foundation's causes, as well as visit with President Fernandez.-box&