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April 3, 2006

Hello Fans,

Today is my 20th Opening Day, and I still get excited about playing, much like I did when I experienced my first. I can hardly believe that this time last year I was on the DL not knowing when I'd be back on the field. Right now, I am preparing myself to be in baseball mode and get into my routine. I can't wait to get out there and start the season.

Right now, I feel really comfortable on the field. My legs are strong and have held up well, and my knee feels great. As a team, the key for us this year is that we stay healthy, especially since a lot of us are older players.

My new TV documentary show, "Bonds on Bonds" premieres Tuesday night. There are many people working on this project helping to make it a success, and it is really amazing to see all the behind-the-scenes stuff of how the documentary is put together. What I am most excited about is that my fans will get to see a side of me that isn't often portrayed to the public. This show is real, and it is me.

I would like to share with my fans some of the e-mails that I have been receiving in the past few weeks.

Tanya, Oregon
"Barry, I am totally supporting you 100 percent and I LOVE watching you play baseball. I don't care what other's say or think. My opinion of you won't ever change. Thanks for having a Web site where we can see pictures and read up on you. It is way cool. Again, you are AWESOME!! Keep up the great work. One of your biggest fans."

Ramon Cruz, Tennessee
"Barry, regardless of what the media is doing to make you look bad, I'm your fan and will support you, you got what it takes, good luck and hurry and break that record, GOD BLESS YOU !!!!!"

Aaron Simmons
"Hang in there, Barry. They just want to keep a target on you. Screw them, and show them what you have always shown them, how you're the best hitter in the game. Giants and Bonds fan for life!"

Claraita Herrera
"Dear Barry, it was so great to see you on TV and to watch you hit a home run. ... You look great, and I look more to seeing you in San Francisco, take care of your self and family, and I am also very sorry about Kirby Puckett, I have been fortunate to see him play ball. He will be truly missed, God Bless you and your family. Go GIANTS !!!"

John, Pittsburgh
"I just want to express my support for you. To me, you are the greatest player I have ever seen. You are an inspiration to my young children (7 years and 8 years). When my kids want to be Barry Bonds, that says a ton about how you carry yourself on and off the field. Not one thing they say about you can change my opinion. It's a shame that as a fan, I can't enjoy watching you make history without some idiot trying to make excuses and stories why you are so good. Please do not let these idiots chase you from the game. I want to witness when you make history and so my children can also one day tell their kids thay watched the greatest player ever to put on any baseball uniform. You're the best!"

See you in SF on April 6,

Barry Bonds


 Barry is in his 14th season with the Giants. (Photo by Getty Images)