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VS — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:19:36 GMT

I hope the Murphy gets every cent from whereever he can. After all Bonds had admitted to roids and a few others. If McGuire's ball was worth 3 million back then this ball should fetch $5,000,000.00 if it gets a dime.
Who's going to beat it.Maybe A-Rod but very doubtful.Good luck Mr Murphy and enjoy your vacation.

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Sam Gray, Knoxville TN — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:25:47 GMT

Congratulations Matt Murphy!!! It was well worth your scuffle. Treat yourself like the athletes do & HOLD OUT as long as possible to get the most bang for your buck!! Sam Gray

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Robert Lee Bronx NY — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT

I agree keep it, UNLESS the ball is hit by Barry Bonds. Then you throw it back!!!!!!!!!!

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David Ennis, TX — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:09:25 GMT

I'd trade it to Bonds for a ball signed by all Yankee players.

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Tom, La Crosse, WI — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:50:47 GMT

Great column. I totally agree with your point on players take all the money they can to take care of their families, but fans have families too. I hope this guy from New York makes a small fortune on his good luck.

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Jim Burda, Hudson Ohio — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:48:50 GMT

Mike,

Bonds is a disgrace to MLB and the human race and shouldn't be considered for Cooperstown because he cheated and you know it. As for the ball sell it and enjoy the benefits that come from this fiasco and Bonds

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James Wendel Lindehurst N.Y. — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:41:10 GMT

Good luck with the money that you will make.Also if you ever want to just give the ball away I'll take the ball. Go Mets

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John, Boston, MA — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:51:05 GMT

Ebay my friend, Ebay.

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John, Austin, TX — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:26:24 GMT

I don't even care that Bonds cheated. There's tons of other players cheating, too. What bothers me is that he is such a classless individual. Truly a waste of oxygen.

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Jim Cunningham Nahant,Ma. — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:08:33 GMT

First off you know neither of those 2 egomaniacs are going to offer anything to fans who caught the balls. They are both so into themselves that they figure the fans owe it to them. Bonds has already said he does'nt want it

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Wayne Wolverton, North Caldwell, NJ — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:34:33 GMT

I think it's great that a Mets fan caught the ball in SF. If either A-Rod (of whom I'm a big fan) or Bonds (who I despise) want the ball so much, they should fork over the $$$. Otherwise, sell it to highest bidder.

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Mike - Chicago, IL — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:00:51 GMT

With every ball that Bonds hits, this one gets less and less and less valuable. He should sell it as soon as possible.

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Kim, Phoenix Arizona — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:17:06 GMT

It is my greatest wish that this young man enjoy his treasure. It is my greatest sadness that IRS feels the need to tax him on this event prior to his sale (which should be used to determine value).

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Jon, Springfield MA — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:22:47 GMT

Sell, sell, sell, after all it is just a baseball. And I'm no fan of A-Rod either, but when he breaks the record (which is pretty much gonna happen) Bonds ball will be worthless, because there will be Homerun King.