i just think barry gives off this continual arrogance that has cheesed off fans for years. interviews, comments, actions, gameplay... he exudes it.
unoffical baseball embassidors are famed for downplaying their skills... or at least emphasizing their competition's.
big mac went for the hr record, and would compliment roger maris daily. downplay his own abilities and nulify the event.
sammy sosa goes right up there for 60 several years in a row. the "braggingest" thing he'd do is smile.
cal ripken breaks a national record, and tries to just shrug it off.
guys like mickey mantle, willie mays, and even hank aaron shared the same "dont worry about me" outlook. roger maris had to be forced out of the dugout for his 61st curtain call.
all without the help of modern day "medicine"
and, in turn, fans love them. or at least respect them. some more than others, obviously, but all in the same ballpark.
barry, on the other hand, throws his hands up in the self-congradulating air after every home run he hits. his comments make his accomplishments sound so much more important than the sport. his arrogance is exuded thru every aspect of his game.
its hard to cheer for barry when he beats you to it.
