Philadelphia West Welcomes Barry Bonds

A a former San Diego resident, I used to go to alot of Padre games. The crowd was laid back and didn't boo all that often as they do here in Philly where developing new methods of showing your displeasure with players is practically a sport.

Well, they've earned the credential as honorary Philadelphians for this ploy:

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds endured a hostile reception on the opening day of the season on Monday, with a sold-out Petco Park making clear their views on allegations of the outfielder's illegal steroid use.

At the start of a campaign in which Bonds could become the greatest home-run hitter in major league history, the 41-year-old was booed at every opportunity by San Diego Padres fans and even had to remove a syringe from the field that was tossed in his direction from the crowd.

"That's the first time somebody threw something like that," Bonds told reporters of the incident that occurred as he trotted toward the dugout after the bottom of the eighth inning.

Way to go San Diego. I can't wait to see what Phillies fans come up with to top that. Maybe we'll just throw Jose Canseco on the field to show our displeasure. Drudge has a picture of the syringe in mid-flight.