Thoughts on Bonds?  WIll he pass Aaron?  Other thoughts?
612081
He'll pass the Babe, but I think (actually hope) Aaron's record is safe.\nHe's not any favorite of mine anyway. The steroids scandal will taint his legacy.
506070
I think he has had a young career so far even though he has been playing at a high level for several years.  If he gets to the 10-12 year mark with the same level of play, I think definitely yes.  I am not a Yankees fan, but he is one of the games best SS.  If he stays healthy and plays at this level, he will be one of the games best at that position.
1054102
I think he's going to end up on the DL again he just doesn't look like he's completely healthy. His last two starts have not been that impressive. His velocity has not been up it's in the mid 80s and he's normally in the low 90s, plus he's been giving up to many home runs.\n\nJune 24\n5.2 IP, 8 hits, 4 runs, 4 er, 2 hr, 2 bb, 4 k, 5.74 era\n\nJune 19\n7.0 IP, 9 hits, 4 runs, 2 er, 2 hr, 1 bb, 5 k, 5.57 era
498478
Yes.  Why wouldn't they?  I haven't heard a huge outcry for Big Mac's, Sammy Sosa's, Rapheal (sp?) Palmerio's, or even Jose Canseco's and Ken Caminiti's homerruns.  What makes Bonds so special in that regard?
999856
There's too much season left to start talking about that.  Need to see how his numbers pan out and how the Mets finish off the season.  At this point he's definitely a contender though.
338788
you best believe andruw jones will!  i am predicting right now that he will carry the braves to a 15th consecutive title.  he will hit 50 homeruns once again, STEROID FREE, and like always, be the best centerfielder in the game.  he doesn't get enough credit for everything he does so hands down, its his year for mvp.
614519
Also don't forget that Babe Ruth was an all-star pitcher for the first 2 or 3 years of his baseball career, so bonds hasn't matched anything in my mind.  If he can go out and win 20 games in the next 2 or 3 years pitching the baseball then he may have matched the record. Even at that he is a steroid using cheater.
373936
I think the way he's swinging the bat this year is a sign of things to come for the big guy.  It might not be this year but definitely soon to come.  I'm predicting 58+ for this season.
778806
He'll wind up with an AL team, but he may have to take a big salary cut to do so.  Not sure if NY would be interested in him or not...it'd be a good stadium for him, with the short right field...but he's always been a big disruption to a team.  (And they don't need another disruptive player right now.)\nHe'll sign with somebody.  Despite all his claims that he might retire, the egotistical piece of sh*t wants to surpass Aaron more than anything in the world.  He seems to think that it will "validate" him as a great player...despite the fact that he had to load up on steroids to do it.\nI'd love to see him in prison, but I don't think he'll end up there.  The only person who could really put him there is that guy who's been going to jail on contempt of court charges instead of testifying....and I suspect he will continue to do so.  (Wonder how much he's being paid not to squeal?)\nIronically, had Bonds NOT taken steroids, he would have wound up his career with a lot better reputation than he will now, despite all the gaudy batting statistics.
671502
He will do good but not as good as last year. This is hard for me to say (because I am a Yank fan) he did not deserve to win the MVP in the AL last year (David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox should have won). The biggest problem with him is that he hits home runs after they are winning by 7 runs it is sad but true.
422022
This question can have many answers.\n\nIt's too bad that you don't have Bonds in a private league which uses either BB or On Base Percentage, as the walks would be crucial to your success.\n\nUnfortunately, his walks in a public league don't lead to much more than runs scored (sometimes) and don't usually subsantiate much more, unless he's in a situation which won't give the Giants the lead or make it a close gome, or in a situation where he won't score too many runs batted in.\n\nThere should be many quality outfielders available in your league's free agent pool.\n\nFurthermore, it really depends on who you have at which position.  You could possibly trade Bonds for pitching if it's weak, or you could try for a 3B or 2Bman.  It really just depends on what your need is.  If you want to post your league ID# (assuming that you're in a public league), I can take a look on what I think you might need improving on.\n\nFurthermore, I would consider just keeping him as a bench player.  He may not have too much value right now.\n\nAt this point, you may want to wait for him to get a few hits, HR, RBI, etc...\n\nGood luck.\nCraig
997871
Drop Bonds. You'll get too many walks. Not to mention he isn't really playing full time. I don't think his knees will last all season.
674702
No, I do not think that he will break the single season record. However, he definetly has a shot at breaking the all time record. He is at a blistering pace so far in his young career, if Barry Bonds breaks the record, he wont make it far past 755. On the other hand, Albert Pujols has the capability to hit 800 homers.
348944
Being able to actually "legally" prove that he lied to the Grand Jury can be a tough job! However, I think Bonds knew damned well exactly what supplements and substances he was taking and needs to take full responsibility for these actions. He may not eventually brake Aaron's 755 home run record if he decides not to return in 2007? Poor guy does NOT deserve any more sympathy.  Boo-hoo...Like that old adage: "You do the Crime then You do the time!"
691326
While there have been many allegations, I don't know of Bonds ever actually failing a drug test.\n\nHow many of the pitchers he hit off of were on steroids?\n\nWhen he breaks the record it will be his and unless he fails a future drug test NO ASTERISK.
1037773
Most definitely.  My question is why he is not the leading vote getter for catchers.  It seems insane that Jason Varitek is the leader so far.  He is a below average catcher on a popular team.  I suppose it is similar to Yao Ming being the starting center for the next 20 all-star games regardless of his actual performance.
565919
Pujols will hot the most and I'm predicting somewhere in the mid to low 50's. The reason he won't hit more is because he's becoming the new Bonds and pitchers are gonna start intentionally walking him with no one on in close games. And even when they're not walking him intentionally he will still start seeing less and less "quality" pitches. How well he adjusts to this will be the sole factor in how many home runs he can hit this year.\n\nAnd I hope he hits a ton because I a big fan of Albert. He one of the few role models left in baseball, on and off the field.