LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Major League Baseball player Barry Bonds arrives at the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute to Neil Diamond at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 6, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 12 months ago

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Major League Baseball player Barry Bonds arrives at the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute to Neil Diamond at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 6, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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  1. SAN DIEGO - JULY 15: Barry Bonds of the PIttsburgh Pirates warms up during batting practice before the 1992 All - Star Game game Jack Murphy Stadium on July 15,1992 in San Diego, California.
  2. SAN FRANCISCO - Craig Biggio #7 of the Houston Astros turns the double play at second base as Barry Bonds #25 of the San Francisco Giants slides wide of the bag during their game at 3 Com Park on April 15, 1999 in San Francisco, California. The Giants defeated the Astros 5-2.
  3. San Francisco Giants Barry Bonds waves to the crowd after leaving the game after batting in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres during their MLB National League baseball game in San Francisco, California in this September 26, 2007 file photo. Bonds was playing his last game as a Giant in San Francisco. The home run record holder will not be returning to Major League Baseball, his agent said on Thursday, effectively confirming the player's retirement. Bonds, who faces charges that he lied to a grand jury about steroid use, has not played in the past two seasons but had never formally retired. His agent Jeff Borris told The San Francisco Chronicle though that he saw no chance of a return for the 45-year-old slugger, who technically is still a free agent.
  4. St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols talks to repoters Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in St. Louis, after he was voted the National League MVP, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.
  5. St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols talks to repoters Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in St. Louis, after he was voted the National League MVP, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.
  6. St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols talks to repoters Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in St. Louis, after he was voted the National League MVP, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.
  7. LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: MLB player Shane Victorino arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
  8. Chad Evans from MLB.com discusses the new "iPad" during the launch of Apple's new tablet computing device in San Francisco, California, January 27, 2010.
  9. Former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens, left, talks with Brett Conrad, right, before an NBA basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 in Houston.
  10. Former Major League Baseball player Mike Marshall (L) helps Japanese baseball pitcher Eri Yoshida with her luggage as she arrives at Yuma International Airport in Yuma, Arizona January 24, 2010. Yoshida reached an agreement to take part in the Arizona Winter League pitching for the Yuma Scorpions.
  11. Frank Robinson, a consultant to Major League Baseball, walks during a break in meetings of baseball owners and general managers Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in Paradise Valley, Ariz.
  12. New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman arrives for MLB meetings between baseball owners and general managers on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in Paradise Valley, Ariz.
  13. In this CD cover image released by Columbia Records, Neil Diamond's, "A Cherry Cherry Christmas" is shown.

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  1. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 03: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) (C) is flanked by Rob Manfred (L) executive vice president of labor for Major League Baseball, during a news conference on dietary supplements, on Capitol Hill, February 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator McCain discussed new legislation that would improve the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) current regulations that would ensure that all dietary supplements sold over the counter are safe and effective.
  2. Sen. John McCain, left,, R-Ariz., watches as Rob Manfred, executive vice president for labor and human resources, Major League Baseball, second from left, makes his remark, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, to discuss legislation to improve the Food and Drug Administration's current regulations ensuring all dietary supplements sold over-the-counter, in retail stores and online are safe and effective. Others are Kristin Armstrong the 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medalist in cycling; Jareem Gunter former Lincoln University baseball player; Travis Tygart, CEO of U.S. Anti-Doping Agency; and Kicker Vencill, former U.S. swim team member, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.
  3. Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a double in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers during their MLB American League Cental Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in this October 6, 2009 file photograph. Mauer, the American League MVP, and the Twins have reached agreement on a 10-year $200 million contract extension, according to media reports on Monday.
  4. Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a RBI double in the fifth inning scoring New York Yankees' Derek Jeter for the American League's third run of Major League Baseball's All-Star game in St. Louis, in this July 14, 2009 file photograph. Mauer, the American League MVP, and the Twins have reached agreement on a 10-year $200 million contract extension, according to media reports on Monday. Picture taken July 14, 2009.
  5. Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, speaks during an exhibition ceremony for the New York Yankees' 2009 World Series trophy, far right, and the Yomiuri Giants' 2009 Japan Series trophy, unseen, at MLB cafe TOKYO in Japan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. Both trophies were displayed at the Major League themed cafe Monday. The World Series trophy's next stop will be in Beijing and Hong Kong. Jim Small, vice president - Asia of the Major League Baseball, is seen in the background.
  6. Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, center left, and Takuo Takihana, owner of the Yomiuri Giants, pose for photos during an exhibition ceremony for the Yankees' 2009 World Series trophy, far left, and the Giants' 2009 Japan Series trophy at MLB cafe TOKYO in Japan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. Both trophies were displayed at the Major League themed cafe Monday. The World Series trophy's next stop will be in Beijing and Hong Kong.
  7. Specially invited guests Victor Luis, center, and James Manzella observe the New York Yankees' 2009 World Series trophy at MLB cafe TOKYO in Japan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The trophy was displayed at the Major League themed cafe Monday, and its next stops will be in Beijing and Hong Kong.
  8. LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: MLB player Shane Victorino arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
  9. PITTSBURGH - APRIL 6: Ken Caminiti #11 of the Houston Astros looks on from the dugout during their MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 6, 2000 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  10. Chad Evans from MLB.com discusses the new "iPad" during the launch of Apple's new tablet computing device in San Francisco, California, January 27, 2010.
  11. Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan talks with reporters in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. Ryan will be part owner when Major League Baseball approves the sale of the team from Tom Hicks.
  12. Texas Rangers new owner Chuck Greenberg, left, has a laugh with Rangers' Jarrod Saltalamacchia, right, during a media availability in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. Major League Baseball still has to approve the sale of the team from Tom Hicks.
  13. Texas Rangers new owner Chuck Greenberg talks with reporters during a media availability in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. Major League Baseball still has to approve the sale of the team from Tom Hicks.
  14. Former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens, left, talks with Brett Conrad, right, before an NBA basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 in Houston.
  15. Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, center in red shirt, at the grand opening of Big League Dreams Sports Park in Las Vegas, throws out the first pitch to Major League Baseball's Jason Giambi.
  16. Former Major League Baseball player Mike Marshall (L) helps Japanese baseball pitcher Eri Yoshida with her luggage as she arrives at Yuma International Airport in Yuma, Arizona January 24, 2010. Yoshida reached an agreement to take part in the Arizona Winter League pitching for the Yuma Scorpions.

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