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Posted By: Gilbert Maines

Gary,

You make my point exactly !

Bonds walks are hurting him.

He is no Henderson, McGraw nor even an Eddie Yost. And he is not trying to be. However, he has professed an interest in hitting more homeruns than Ruth.

That accomplishment will of course in no way make him a player of Ruthian proportions, but it is a stated goal of Bonds.

With Father Time (don't look back, ...) to recon with, each walk impairs Barry Bonds ability to achieve the 714 milestone. Although it appears certain that that level of homeruns is achievable within his playing days, I wonder whether he will have to sacrifice his .600 + .300 performances in order to achieve the total. Probably not. But does one then set his sights on Aaron? Certainly ! And then are the .600 + .300 in jeopardy?

And definately, Bonds is way more than homeruns. But homeruns remain the most visible yardstick in sports.

And do not sell Sosa short. He is also a player that can gain on ya. He is already ahead of Bonds HR/age pace and he has demonstrated the ability to average more than 60 HR/yr. for four consecutive years. Count 'em: 240+ HR in 4 years. Only one other has been able to do that - and it certainly isn't Bonds.

Have fun, thats what it is for,
Gil