Is Barry Bonds worthy to break Babe ruth's record or not?WHY?
436367
He is definitely worth it. People totally exaggerate the impact of steroids on the great baseball players. Yes, steroids probably helped Luis Gonzales hit 57 home-runs when he has never hit over 30 in any other season. But steroids have not caused Barry Bonds to hit more home-runs. Go back to his earliest days, and Barry was crushing home-runs. Barry's totals have improved largely because he has become extremely selective (never swinging at anything out of the strike zone), and because he continues to perfect his craft as a hitter. Barry rarely misses a mistake. We are talking about a man who hit over 50 home-runs in a year where he received more intentional walks than ARod received in his entire career...ARod!!!! As for Babe Ruth's single season and career home-run numbers, does anyone complain about the fact these records were made possible by ending the dead ball era? That's right...before 1921, the major league record for home-runs in a season was 16. Do you think athletes all starting doping in 1921? Actually, no. Major league baseball actually changed the baseball, making it travel farther when hit. So yes, Barry Bonds is worthy to break Babe Ruth's career home-run record...and Hank Aaron's for that matter.
106478
I don't buy that he will retire.  He is arrogrant and will want the record all for himself.  If he doesn't break it within the next year year, he'll probably demand to go to an AL team where he can DH and hit out of the park without having to worry about the phyiscal strain of playing the field on the steroid-less body.\n\nI always thought that he would break Ruth's and then stop because the public scrutiny for number 2 is always less than number 1.  But I don't think he will stop and I think he will break the record, unfortunately.  And although Aaron will never say it outright, he will be disappointed that his record wasn't broken by someone with class and dignity, but by someone who will always have the collective consciousness of an asterik next to his name.
597118
It really amuses and fascinates me to see people have such blind hatred for someone they don't even know. I don't want to argue if Bonds is better then Ruth. I just don't think we should all judge him so quickly and harshly. I mean when you take away the bat and uniform he's just a hard working father of 3 kids. I don't agree with a lot of the choices he's made(roids), we all make mistakes, but people are ignorant to think he's the only one in baseball to have done them. And if he's not the only one to have done them the why is he the only one being thrown under the bus. I'm not saying he doesn't deserve some of this scrutiny...I AM saying he doesn't deserve nearly as much as we(public/media/MLB) are giving him. \n\nNot to diminish the Bambino's greatness, I mean he was way ahead of his time and what he did revolutionized the game of baseball. But lets be serious here, MLB is way more competitive now then it was back then. I mean for one, blacks weren't even allowed to play in the same league as Ruth so he arguably wasn't even going up against the best of his time. The seasons were a lot shorter back then so it was easier to play longer because you had less wear and tear on the body. That being said who knows which player is better...it's like comparing apples and oranges with all the differences between the two. I just know that most of the answers on this question are driven by people's blind hatred for Bonds which in my opinion is an ignorant response.
449095
First of all, don't forget Shoeless Joe Jackson! Rose should already be in - as a first ballot inductee.  If there is a Hall of Fame, then his playing career numbers are among the best in MLB history.  Bonds should also get in.  Assuming he took steroids, his pre seroid numbers easily qualify him for first ballot induction.  \n\nIs anyone opposing the induction of Rose and Bonds aware of  the character flaws of prior inductees?  Cobb allegedly killed his father in law.  A high percentage of HOF members who played in the 70's through the 90's used "greenies" (available in the clubhouse!!!) - illegal without a medical prescription!!!  A few pitchers (illegally) threw spit balls to enhance their careers. \n\nFurthermore, arguably baseball wouldn't be as popular today without having gone through a steroids period.  Consider that the cancellation of the World Series by the owners as an over reaction to a labor dispute created a bad odor over all of baseball.  When MLB baseball resumed, fan interest had declined significantly.  It wasn't until the (perhaps steroid induced) homerun barrage, highlighed by the colossal battle between McGuire and Sosa, that fans fully returnd their attention to baseball.  So, perhaps steroids brought the fans back and fattened the pocket books of the owners (who are also complicid in this).  If steroids were the reason, who lost (I don't for a moment discount the trajedy of some hero worshipping teen thinking steroids are ok; and then causing serious injury to his life).  \n\nSome argue that the concept of comparing statistics from one era to another is no longer possible and that records no longer mean anything.  Well, even  without steroids, it still would not be possible to accurately compare the statistis of one era to another.  Yes, Ruth as unbelievable as his stats were, (hence the term "Ruthian"), still can't be compared to later day stats. Ruth didn't compete against the best athletes of his day - only the best white athletes (due to the racist rules of the owners)!!! (Interesting, as an aside, in the off season, while "barnstorming" he competed against Negro League all stars.)  Also, Ruth played in few night games (there weren't any until the late '30s).  Also there was no plane travel to the Left Coast.  There were only 8 teams; none further west than St louis nor further south than Washingon (DC).  Travel was relatively easy.  In short, a players statistics can only be compared to those who played in his era.  \n\nThe Hall of Fame is only for the top 1% of a particular era.  And, in view of all the character flaws of the existing members of the HOF, voters have (and should continue to) only looked at what transpired "between the lines".  Would anyone argue that Rose, Bonds AND Shoeless Joe Jackson were not in the top 1% of players in their respective eras?
530848
i dont think barry bonds ever deserved to break a record.  ever since he got into the big leagues he has been nothing but a negative role model.  his attitude towards the fans, media, and his teammates is terrible.  records should be broken with class, not with selfishness.
597049
Many people do. That is why the reaction to his tying Babe Ruth has been so low key. When Hank Aarons was chasing Ruth in the early 1970s people were really excited. Many people think that he would not be there if it wasn't for steroids, although steroids don't help you win Golden Glove awards. Perhaps he should have an asterisk besides his name as happened with Roger Maris in the home run in a year record. It would be more appropriate for this record. Apparently, investigators are currently looking as to whether Bonds committed perjury in a 2003 trial. In general, Bonds isn't well liked and is under a taint. A recent book called "Game of Shadows" claims Bond starting using steroids in 1998.
593474
Well, I'll put it this way. The legends of the game have had cold streaks way longer than 4 days. I wouldn't be suprised if he doesn't hit 714 until tuesday. Bonds is not a legend, and due to the fact that the footnote attached to his asterix on homeruns will cut off half the page, it really doesn't matter if and when he passes Ruth and Aaron. You ever hit a homerun? It's tough, and no one wants to be the guy who let Bonds tie Ruth.
291292
That would be Frank "Homerun" Baker who led the American League four seasons for most homeruns none more than 12 homeruns a season until in 1919 a player by the name of George Herman "Babe" Ruth hit 29 homerums and the rest as they say is history :>) Babe Ruth was a lefthanded pitcher at that time for the Boston Red Sox. What makes people say Babe Ruth the greatest player to ever play the game regardless of era is that he hit 29 homeruns at a time when 8 ,9 or 10 homeruns was considered great the Babe hit 29. That would be the equivalent for some hitter today to hit around 100 homers !!! And Babe was also a great left handed pitcher !! So yes I consider Babe Ruth the greatest player ever .
645117
Absolutely not.  Charley hustle, Mr. baseball, Pete Rose is still not admitted into the hall of fame after his conviction of gambling.  Jose Canseco had legal problems.  There are many races involved.  By the way I am on Barry Bonds side for breaking the record.  It is the news media that has convicted him and no one else.  Those who like to read and spread gossip should be ashamed as those who write it to make money.  It is just terrible what the public lets the sports broadcasters get away with.  Lets watch the games and only listen to the media guys with integrity.  The other bums probably could not even hit the baseball out of the infield.  They should be talking to a brick wall.\n\nGo Barry Bonds!!!  Hit 800 home runs.  Some of us really do appreciate what you have done.
691326
While there have been many allegations, I don't know of Bonds ever actually failing a drug test.\n\nHow many of the pitchers he hit off of were on steroids?\n\nWhen he breaks the record it will be his and unless he fails a future drug test NO ASTERISK.
542461
I would be surprised if he beats Barry Bonds record this season and hits 74 HR. He could defeat Bonds recods when the San Francisco Giants come to St. Louis on the weeked between Friday to Sunday, September 15 to 17.
455025
Everyone knows that Barry Bonds uses steroids.  And the concept of accidentally using steroids, does anyone really believe that?  That's like accidentally smoking crack!  Bonds case should be looked at a little more carefully than it is.  Major League Baseball isn't even really paying attention to the claims of his use.  I think the main reason for this is because he broke the single season HR record, and how would they handle that situation?  They couldn't just take them away there would be too much criticism over that one.  But, he should be fines, suspended, and investigated more thoroughly.  My main question is where was he when they had Sosa, Palmeiro, Schilling, Thomas, and McGwire?
560203
No, and who cares. It's not like it's the main big record or anything important.\n\nFace it, babe ruth's is history, just another player who played the game...no longer a legend in his own mind.
403354
First of all let me tell you about Barry Bonds, since hes been in baseball he will never win a world series for the fact he thinks of himself. In Pittsbugh it was proven and now in San Fransico it continues to show, Both ways huh he can have it both ways and he will still be a loser, drugs or no drugs. Did you ever hear him say anything about breaking Hank Arrons record dont think so all is is saying is how he wants to break Babe Ruths record, wonder why can you take one guess why
355140
I think he is capable of breaking the record but I don't think MLB pitchers will allow him to do it.  I do not think they will pitch to him enough times to allow him to break the record.
391284
No, baseball won't do that.  The historic awards will remain as they are...\n\nKen Caminiti (sp?) won the NL MVP award one year, and before he died, he flat out admitted he was on steroids at the time... they didn't strip him of the award, and the same will be true of Bonds..\n\nBesides, how do we know the runners-up weren't on something as well? In some cases it might be obvious, but in other cases the runner-up's credentials perhaps could also be questioned.
400810
No, he didn't break any record.  But he did hit two HRs, that makes the total of 538, pass Mickey Mantle (536) to be the 12th of all time.  He needs another 10 to move to the 11th.