Usually I wouldn't waste time delving back into the Barry Bonds homerun pursuit. From a historical perspective, however it's worth discussing. See both sluggers have shown how generations have changed drastically. When Hammering Hank set the old record by passing Babe Ruth two eager fans rushed the field and rounded the bases only to be chased down and escorted off the field. Avid fans today will flock on the field when Barry hits that historic mark only they will be searching his back pockets for supplements and syringes.
Of course Barry Bonds has to get close to this major, highly anticipated and discussed record against my favorite team the Chicago Cubs. Why can't he do this against the Rockies, Brewers, or the D-backs? It doesn't effect them as much. Right when the Cubs are hot the Giants had to come in to town with the souped up, bald, big-headed Bonds. Really I don't have anything against the future Hall of Famer....he just seems to rub opposing fans the wrong way sometimes, okay all the time.
Hank Aaron looks to live to see the day his homerun record will be shattered. I don't thinks he really cares that much anymore after all the attention it's got. The fact that he's still alive and well, able to walk is his main concern (God knows the man isn't getting any younger). Then again the day Barry launches that magical homerun ball Hank will watching in the stands, pretends to be smiling and then utter, "That rotten SOB!"
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