San Diego, CA --- Barry Bonds is in town this weekend. While I prepare myself to follow his quest to break Henry Aaron’s Home Run Record I ask myself, who is to blame?

Who is to blame for use of steroids in baseball? Is it players like Canseco and writers who attempt to inform the public on the rampant abuse? Are the players to blame for trying to improve their strength? Or is it Major League Baseball itself for turning a blind eye on the problem for a decade? The owners profited from the Mark McGwire/Sammy Sosa home run challenge of 1998. Watching the single season home run record set 37 years prior by Roger Maris end. It’s difficult to believe that officials weren’t suspicious of players using performance-enhancing drugs. You can’t blame an athlete for trying to give them an edge on his competition. But, you can and should hold management responsible for allowing it to continue for over a decade.

This weekend could end the waiting.
No team has given up more home runs to Barry Bonds than the San Diego Padres (86).
Tonight’s starter for the Padres is tied for the most home runs given up by an opposing pitcher (8). All the stars are aligned and the flashbulbs are standing-by.

But he hasn’t connected against Greg Maddux since May 1, 1998.
"He's good, he's always been the best player, even when he was in Pittsburgh.
I know he taught me to beat lineups and not hitters.
You do what you can to keep him in the park." Said Maddux.

The Giants have won six of their last eight.
They also managed to take two of three at Dodger Stadium.

Considering the national media attention being placed on them, The Giants have played well.  I can imagine, however, nobody wants this record broken sooner than San Francisco’s players and fans. While unlikely the last place Giants could make a run at the division title, the pressure and scrutiny does take its toll.