Bonds announces he will definitely return this season

LOS ANGELES -- Barry Bonds says he "definitely" will play this season, although he doesn't know when.\nBonds had been scheduled for a simulated game, but that was canceled because the Los Angeles Dodgers used the outfield for their team picture.\nHe joined his teammates for batting practice for the third straight day, and during one of his turns hit a ball into left field and ran to first base.\nThe 41-year-old slugger has yet to play this season while recovering from three operations on his right knee since Jan. 31.\n"I'm very anxious to get on the field," he said. "All I think about is having my name called, playing left field and seeing that little kid in the field cheering. Those are the visions I see."\nEarlier Wednesday, Bonds visited the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic for treatment.\nHe has been on his own in Los Angeles for two months rehabbing his knee. Recently, he has been practicing his hitting at UCLA.\n"I just want to go back to San Francisco, play with these guys and give us every chance we have to get to the playoffs," Bonds said while sitting in his locker before batting practice. "I want to see the fans of San Francisco. I miss the city, I just want to go home. I can't wait to go home."\nBonds confirmed he will resume traveling with the Giants and spend the rest of the season with them. They open a four-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.\n"I feel I'm in pretty good shape," he said. "We still got time and we still have a chance"