Barry Bonds can go ahead and break Hank Aaron's home run record. Just get it over with Barry. You won't be heading the list forever.

Alex Rodriguez is already closing in on 500 homers . 800 homers seems to me like a layup for A-R0d, especially if keeps hitting likes it's April. His 14 homers in the first 18 games do not surprise me. Nor will it surprise me when he finally does come through in the clutch in October. Criticize A-Rod all you want. For my money or even the 252 million he'll make in his ridiculous contract, he's the best ballplayer I've ever seen. In his first full season he hit .358! And in his "terrible" season last year he still batted .290 with 35 homers and 121 rbi's. Give the man a break.

A-Rod's biggest problem is that he makes ALL that money. As a result, every swing, every at bat, and every game is hyper-analyzed. What's not to like about this guy? Yes, he makes too much money. No, he's not necessarily one of the guys. But when was the last time he got into any trouble? Never. And I can tell you from first hand experience, he's not Barry Bonds. He's a pleasant interview, albeit a bit corporate, but pleasant. Barry Bonds is the most arrogant, rude person I have ever talked to in my life!

So keep these things in mind beyond A-Rod's historic April. Someday he, not Bonds, will be the home run king. Until of course Albert Pujols surpasses him.