does somebody really believe that barry bonds should be up there with the babe and hank aaron?
613479
I think that Barry Bonds should be up there with his godfather, Willie Mays, but not with the babe and hank arron. Without the steriods he still would have hit a ton, even if what the book Game of Shadows says is true, and he started in 1998, the pace that he was going on, he still probably would have reached 600. And even 600 is enough to be put in the same category as the babe and aaron, but not worthy of being on the exact same level as the two greatest homerun hitters of all time.
879938
I think Barry Bonds cares where Barry Bonds ends up..but thats about it lol
870867
I think San Fran will bring him back in the hopes he will break the record next year.  They need the attendence to pay off that stadium and that does seem to be the only place in America where Bonds is actually liked.  If they do pass, I can't imagine another team willing to give him much to take him and most don't want him simply because of his knee, off-field problems and the fact that he is a well-known cancer in the clubhouse.  Yankees don't need any more hitters - they need pitching.  Detroit doesn't want him (despite what so many idiots think) because they don't want the distractions and media circus (and they just got Sheff).  Boston is run by idiots - maybe they'll take him.  \n\nSeriously - I think he'll return to San Fran for one more year and then retirement.\n\nEdit - Kurt - you are one of those idiots obviously - Tigers are not interested in Bonds and never were.  They just forked out three pitchers and $13-14 mil a year for a DH (Sheffield).  Why the hell would they want Bonds?
597049
Many people do. That is why the reaction to his tying Babe Ruth has been so low key. When Hank Aarons was chasing Ruth in the early 1970s people were really excited. Many people think that he would not be there if it wasn't for steroids, although steroids don't help you win Golden Glove awards. Perhaps he should have an asterisk besides his name as happened with Roger Maris in the home run in a year record. It would be more appropriate for this record. Apparently, investigators are currently looking as to whether Bonds committed perjury in a 2003 trial. In general, Bonds isn't well liked and is under a taint. A recent book called "Game of Shadows" claims Bond starting using steroids in 1998.
284381
id guess about a million. bonds cant touch the babe, or any other one of the greats for that matter. Go 'Stros!
692448
easily one of the greatest of all-time, the guy won 3 or 4 MVP's before any steroid speculation.  even if he did do steroids, baseball players have been taking them forever and none of them have even approached what Barry is doing, not even close.  mcgwire, sosa, a couple of good years, but nothing even close.  then, you also have the fact that there have been cheats throughout the years, the spitballers.  or the fact that when babe was playing, he wasn't playing against the best players because of the segregation between MLB and the negro league, whose to say there wasn't a barry bonds in the negro leagues.
651553
Whether Bonds is racist doesn't concern me, but if he cheated using steroids it does.  Aaron and Ruth are both good players.
323543
hell yeah he had hall of fame career b4 the roids issues.. Just look at all the numbers and gold gloves he putting when he was with Pirates.. I think he could of retired with them and still would of been considered for the hall of fame.. The numbers he has put up since joining the Giants are ridiculous!!!!! the guy always had pop in the bat and if he took the roids it only made him stronger and thats it.. his hand eye cordnation is out of this world and before the bad knees his defense was top of the line
529106
Bonds seems like a selfish kind of guy (he collects hella memorabilia of himself if I understood that right on "Bonds on Bonds"), but like most athletes I have to assume he wants a championship more than anything. If he was simply about records, you'd think he'd want to go to the AL so he could DH.
314729
"Rich" is right.  People go after Bonds now because he might have lied in prejury.  McGuire didn't answer the question if he used steroid.\n\nIt's also about the Babe Ruth record.  Racism?  It's your judgement.  \n\nA lot of people don't like Bonds, because his off-field attitudes.  That matters too.
658514
I doubt it.  He's had his sights set on Ruth's 714 for years.  Now that he finally has it, I don't think he'd give it up for a ring.  That's not where his legacy lies.\n\nBesides, he may just play for an AL team next year as a DH, so even if the Giants continue to suck, he might catch on with a World Series team yet.
578718
I have to say that I agree with the allegations that he did use steroids. ESPN the Magazine just had a story about him with a picture of him in '93 and one of him recently. Same pose (stretching before going to bat with the bat over his head). He didn't even look like the same person. However, I'm still undecided on whether or not he was aware that he was using steroids. But, it seems to me that'd be kind of hard not to realize that you're getting that much bigger that fast. On the other hand, you still have to have some talent and hand-eye coordination to make contact with the ball. So, it's not like steroids were the only thing that have propelled him to third all-time in HRs. There's talent there, too. But, I love the Giants and I love watching Barry play. I'm glad he's so close to the HR second place record and I hope he breaks Ruth's second place record and comes back again next year. His agent said that he expects him to return next year, just not sure for what team...be a DH in the AL or continue to play for the Giants? I think everyone should just lay off him, though, and let the man play baseball...for goodness sakes' it's just a sport...and, Ruth and Mantle, etc. weren't all exactly saints either...
158577
Willie Mays is the best Choice. Sure Barry Bonds has incredible numbers but he also creates distrations on and off the field. Willie Mays made the people around him better. Bonds does not. Hank Aaron was more of an Iron man he never hit over 50 homeruns he was just consistant.
577743
I would rather see Bonds retire before he surpasses Aaron on the all-time homerun list. That way It would still be known as a sacred mark. Bonds may have cheated but he was only doing what EVERY homerun hitter was doing at the time, (McGuire , Sosa ) come to mind. With that said, I still believe Bonds would  ( IS ) the most dangerous hitter period in the league. The steroids are not making him hit the ball.
719614
Bonds is 41 away from Aaron. On his current pace Bonds would need at least three years to make Aaron's mark. His health is questionable and age is getting the best of him. Not to mention he isn't taking steroids very likely now! So I would say no but it is possible and no I hope he doesn't. He and others like him who have used these drugs have tarnished the great game. Babe's only drug was a cigar and bottle of JD!!
866691
absolutely!!! they got to be famous by cheating, and that is not fair to the athletes that used hard work and determination in order to get to the majors!! Babe Ruth is the #2 all-time HR hitter in my mind
530848
i dont think barry bonds ever deserved to break a record.  ever since he got into the big leagues he has been nothing but a negative role model.  his attitude towards the fans, media, and his teammates is terrible.  records should be broken with class, not with selfishness.