I could shed a tear I’m so distraught.  Unimaginable that everybody’s hero would not be able to enjoy a big ol’ strappin’ hug at home plate with his oldest son at 756 homers this summer.    Apparently, Barry’s son has some big-ups and ripped up his ankle good playin’ hoops recently:

Barry Bonds‘ son, a bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, is on the disabled list for his dad’s home run chase.

Nikolai Bonds tore two ligaments in his left ankle last week when he dunked during a pickup basketball game and came down on someone’s foot — and now the 17-year-old is hobbling around the clubhouse in a walking boot for the initial stage of what is expected to be a two-month recovery.

For this milestone, Barry Bonds might be blowing a kiss and waving to Nikolai the way he does to his two daughters and wife, Liz. Typically, Nikolai is waiting for his dad with a congratulatory hug at home plate. [SOURCE]

(holding back tears)

I just wanna say that I’m sorry for any harsh words I have rendered at Mr. Barry Bonds.   I am ashamed of myself, at my selfishness, and at my inability to see through his kevlar-like HGH, flaxseed oil exterior.   Get better, lil’ buddy Nikolai!  We’ll see you out there, kid!