Odds of A-Rod Passing Bonds

Triad · 03-24-2008, 03:48 PM

What do you think the odds are that A-Rod will pass Bonds in career home runs?

Remember that several players have looked like a sure shot for 700 HR in mid-career (Foxx, Mathews) or even later on (McGwire, Sosa). Or injuries have come into play (Griffey, Mantle). Even the ultra-consistent Willie Mays, who hit 52 HR at age 34 and 37 HR at age 35, never hit 30 HR after that, surpassing 23 HR only once.

jtur88 · 04-05-2008, 07:26 PM

I would say the odds are pretty good that starting next year in "The House That A-Rod Buiilt", he will find it relatively easy to hit homers. How much income will it be worth to the Yankees to have one of theirs approaching a record held by Barry Bonds? Do you think the national media might pay a bit of attention to that? A-Rod will probably be the DH in a couple of years, to reduce the risk of injuries. You can't let that golden egg go unlaid.

03-24-2008, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Triad Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 154	Odds of A-Rod Passing Bonds What do you think the odds are that A-Rod will pass Bonds in career home runs? Remember that several players have looked like a sure shot for 700 HR in mid-career (Foxx, Mathews) or even later on (McGwire, Sosa). Or injuries have come into play (Griffey, Mantle). Even the ultra-consistent Willie Mays, who hit 52 HR at age 34 and 37 HR at age 35, never hit 30 HR after that, surpassing 23 HR only once.

04-05-2008, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
jtur88 Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 5,738	I would say the odds are pretty good that starting next year in "The House That A-Rod Buiilt", he will find it relatively easy to hit homers. How much income will it be worth to the Yankees to have one of theirs approaching a record held by Barry Bonds? Do you think the national media might pay a bit of attention to that? A-Rod will probably be the DH in a couple of years, to reduce the risk of injuries. You can't let that golden egg go unlaid. __________________ "Rules are to guide the wise and command the foolish. The wise know when to break them." Last edited by jtur88 : 04-05-2008 at 07:28 PM.