My optimistic side is still clinging to hope that there’s a chance Barry Bonds will never hit another home run, and never hold the title “Major League Baseball all-time home run king.” However, my realistic side knows that will not happen, and it is only a matter of time before Barry Bonds ties, then breaks Hank Aaron’s all-time home run record of 755.

The good news for Bonds haters? A-Rod. And believe me, I’m an A-rod hater too. But a day shy of his 32nd birthday, the guys is a homer shy of 500, and has already matched last years home run total (35) this year. You just have to respect it from somebody who’s head hasn’t grown from the size of an apple, to the size of a watermelon.

When it’s all said and done, nobody will remember Barry Bonds as a great baseball player. People are going to remember the steroids controversy, and think of Bonds as a cheater. While A-Rod may get a hard time for being a money-hungry player whose personal goals are nearly as important as team goals, his status as a great baseball player will never be in jeopardy. Unless of course his head doubles in size during his mid-30’s.