Does Barry Bonds break Hank Aarons home run record?
Probably, if he ever signs his contract. Though, just to play devil’s advocate: Bonds turns 43 in July, he hobbled around like he was on wooden legs last season, he’s not in nearly the shape he used to be, he won’t have his entourage around this year and as he approaches 755, he’s likely to hear some of the same death threats and racial epithets Aaron did as he was breaking Babe Ruth’s record. And he could get indicted on perjury charges. Ho-hum. With all that in mind, Bonds is just 22 home runs shy of passing Aaron, and last year, even in a season during which he struggled with health and didn’t find his swing until the second half, he hit 26. The last time Bonds played in a full season and didn’t hit 22 home runs was 1989, when he was still the skinny Bonds who stole bases. Now, for better or worse, he’s big Barry, and soon enough, he’ll be the new standard bearer. 9. When will Pedro Martinez return? Not soon enough. Behind Tom Glavine (41 years old in March) and Orlando Hernandez (4
