With Barry Bonds hitting at close to his 2001-2004 level I was wondering when opposing teams would start treating him like this again.

Last night the Arizona Diamondbacks intentionally walked a 42 year old man 3 times and unfortunately the guy batting behind him, Ray Durham, couldn't get the job done.

The Diamondbacks won the game 3 to 2. Giants starter Barry Zito dropped to 2-3 but he pitched a decent game.

For the game Bonds went 1 for 1 (single) with 3 IBB and 1 HBP so Bonds got on base every time he came to the plate to raise his OBP to a ridiculous 2001-2004ish .507!

If this sort of treatment becomes common for Bonds now it's more vital than ever that other Giants hitters start picking up the slack. It may be time to move Bonds back to the 3rd slot so he has more chances of being hit home with all the walks.

I know Bonds has done much better since being moved to the 4th slot but now that he's locked in and getting this treatment it may be time to try and take advantage of the opposing teams fear and have both Aurilia and Durham batting behind him.

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