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Nice work, Padre fans. With an opportunity to express to Mr. Bonds just what a travesty his tying the all-time home run record was they rolled over and gave Bonds a standing ovation.

(From Chris Jenkin's article in today's U-T):

"So, the answer to the question? The crowd was gracious, excited, perhaps even privileged. And, in the minority, simply annoyed.
For all the poundings that Bonds has put on San Diego in the past, the immediate response to Bonds' shot was a universal explosion of “Whoa!” A predominance of cheering followed, muffling the inevitable boos, as the Bonds circled the bases to a standing ovation."

Dodger fans did their part this past week. I mean what's so wrong with vocally expressing a little anger, discontent and, dare I say, (gasp) pique? Padre fans had the chance to forever provide the proper context and backdrop for this travelling circus and they blew it. Pathetic.