Barry hits 714th!

Some of us are old enough to remember Mantle's last homerun in '68. Or, Mays and Aaron hitting their 500th, 600th and so on.

Of course, I remember Aaron tying and breaking Ruth's record. It was a Monday Night Game early in '74. The pitcher was Al Downing of the LA Dodgers. I can remember Aaron rounding the bases and getting a handshake from Bill Russell, the Dodgers' shortstop.

He was greeted at the plate by a young Dusty Baker. Tom House, who later served as the Rangers' pitching coach caught the ball in the bullpen.

It was very exciting. Like many fans, I was invested in Aaron's achievements.

Sorry but I don't have that feeling today. Bonds just does not have the same positive impact on me that Aaron or Mays did.

Maybe it's because I grew up loving Mantle, Aaron and Mays. Maybe it's all the stuff about steroids.

Shortly, Bonds will pass Ruth and go after Aaron's 755. According to reporters who have been following him, Bonds looks tired and worn out. He is 41 and his injuries are catching up with him.

Retire Barry. Hang it up and leave Aaron's record alone.

You can check Bonds' 714th by clicking this video.(http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060501&content_id=1427974&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)