I think you inadvertently struck at the issue. Any pitcher worth his salt wants to pitch to Bonds, although sometimes the game situation calls for pitching around him, or an intentional walk. However, with a seven run lead in the 9th inning, no one on base, pitchers and hitters should just go after each other. Guys are competitive and they don't want to see a teammate look like a weenie by bunting there. Just take your rips and see what happens. "Nice bunt, rook. Next time just swing away in that situation." I'd bet money someone in the Baltimore dugout said that to him. But then it was over and the players moved on to the next one. Not a big deal either way.