If spring training actually counted, then the chase to break Hank Aaron's record would be down to 21. Unfortunately for Barry Bonds it doesn't. HOWEVA, that still hasn't stopped Barry from impressing thus far in Cactus League play. The 42 year old slugger launched his first dinger of the spring in the 4th inning against Esteban Loaiza in Friday's 5-3 loss to the A's. It's safe to say that Captain Cranium (who managed the division foe Padres the past twelve seasons) is happy Bonds is no longer his problem.
"He's so good. It doesn't take him long to find his stroke," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "It's a pretty simple stroke. He just needs a few at-bats. That's how good he is. ... I've seen it enough on the other side, it's good to have it on my side."
Bonds may just be using the spring to get in shape for the season, but he's proving that he's already on the right track. Looks like Bud Selig better start getting serious about planning the ceremony for when Barry Bonds breaks the record.




