Jibber Jabber with Joe and Jon

During Jeff Kent's at bat a few minutes ago during the Giants-Dodgers game, Jon Miller was recounting Kent's excellent career production.

Jon: "Kent's career really took off when he joined the Giants in 1997."
Joe: "Remember, he had Barry Bonds in the lineup, and that helps."

After a bit more banter and a pitch,

Joe: "You have to give credit to Kent for taking advantage of those opportunities of course. But when you have Barry Bonds hitting in front or behind you, you'll get more opportunities to drive in runs."

Later in the inning,

Joe: "The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a wonderful accomplishment by American policy makers, but don't forget; Barry Bonds was born that year."

Ok, so I just made that last one up. But later in the inning, they did acknowledge that Kent had 100+RBIs with both Houston and L.A. in the years after he left San Fran. It must've been all the motivation and encouragement he got from Barry over the years. Oh wait I forgot; Bonds whined like Woody Allen that whole offseason after Kent won his MVP.

Then ESPN showed an on-screen graphic for most career homeruns by second baseman (with Kent first and Morgan third), after which Joe had to make clear in not-so-subtle hints that he was still better than Kent on the whole. Joe, you silly, egotistical, insecure man.

Also, you should've heard Jon and Joe gush after Bonds made what I like to call a "Moises Alou defensive gem," or a play that looked good only because the fielder made a late lunge that a fielder of greater merit would not have required. It was gross.

Anyway, I'm done bashing Miller-Morgan. For this inning.