The Bonds ball was retrieved by Matt Murphy, a 22-year-old from Queens, New York.

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But as he creeps closer over the next few seasons, the Bonds' ball could drop in value.

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And what about the phenomenal ball smashing by Barry Bonds on his pursuit to 762 home runs?

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Deep into the night, ESPN would go to San Francisco and there was Bonds, driving another ball into the bay.

NPR: Barry and the Babe: Incomparable Performances

Sports memorabilia collectors aren't exactly looking ahead with rabid enthusiasm to Barry Bonds' record 756th home run ball hitting the auction market.

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Given the return numbers from stocks and bonds, assuming for a moment that my return numbers are in the ball park, how does this affect your portfolio?

FORBES: The Next 10 Years

As investors clamor for returns, the rush to tax-free municipal bonds is in full swing, but investors need to think twice before they aim to hit the ball out of the park.

FORBES: Look Long and Carefully Before Plunging Into Muni Bonds