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Barry's legal recourse? Just sue it!

Updated: March 10, 2006, 7:28 PM ET
By Darren Rovell | ESPN.com

Barry Bonds can say whatever he wants about his alleged steroid use, as detailed in an upcoming book -- so far, he's wanted to say very little -- but if Bonds truly believes the assertions are false, he has a legal recourse. Assuming Bonds believes he has been libeled, his best hope to undo the damage is to file a lawsuit against the writers and publisher of "Game of Shadows," say legal experts.

Fans and critics alike are waiting for his next move.

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