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Originally Posted by ken0042
Me, personally? Well, first off I didn't call him a schmuk, I chose my wording quite carefully. Many people might think he's a scmuk for selling it; however I would also be selling it- having no ties to baseball whatsoever.
A year from now if he sold it- more understandable. Selling it on April 14th next year; also understandable. (The day before IRS taxes are due.) Selling it immediately after catching it, not quite so smooth IMHO.
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I wasn't saying you called him a schmuk just funny how others were. Also comparing Sidney Crosy to Barry "I didn't use stediods, i just got really really big in three months" Bonds is a little different scenerio.
As for the last part, I can understand that but maybe that would be the case if it was anyone but Bonds hitting that ball. What happens if he holds on to it until the next tax date but by then they find some evidence that links Bonds to knowing he was taking steriods and then the ball's value falls to the ground.
Well its great he doens't have to pay as much taxes but he may also lose out on 100's of thousands of dollars. Personally I would be doing what he is doing. Not very many people can afford to pay $220K in taxes just so they can keep a piece of history. What is stupid is the tax law, he should only be taxed if he sells it or uses it as insurance on a loan.