600! Finally!!! Who thinks he will ever reach 800?

Don't really care. Doesn't mean anything to me when it's not done the right way. Waiting for a real hero to break a record...

i agree...

There is no way on earth he will reach 800 as his performance this year indicates that he is already starting the decline phase of his career especially without the "extra youth enhancement" help he had before. Injuries are coming more often and he's no longer the high average hitter he was before. And we all know he seems to have issues about performing well under pressure or time constraints.

Used to be that 500 HRs got you into the Hall. Maybe now it should be 600 keeps you out considering the ways its done.

Surely Got Wood has a picture of some magic tonic that A-Rod can use to get to 800...

Remember ARod is the first Centaur to reach 600 HRS

It's realistic to visualize AROD having ten more years in the big leagues.

That could conservatively provide 250 more HR's.

That's 850 HR for an unbelievable career.

Wow!

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Originally posted by Mark Brooks:
What are your guy's thoughts?

Another asterisk for the HOF.

I think he will land between Henry and Barry... both in home runs and level of respect.

ARod is 35 years old! tThe days of superlongevity because of HGH and roids are over. There is no way ARod will be a productive player in his 42 through 45 years. Those days are over--just look around the league and see how many guys who are in that age bracket are regular or semiregular players. Remember Vizquel is a defensive guy who wouldn't be in there for his offense. There are a few pitchers in that bracket but Moyer and Wakefield are just barely hanging on. ARod isn't a remarkably productive player now with this year's stats--I don't think he'll IMPROVE as he gets older. Unless its back on the juice of course!

***600***

Conrats A-Roid!

You made 600 look so easy!

ESPN said today that A-Roid along with Barry, Roger, Mark, Manny, Rafael, etc. will never see the HOF. I agree.

Juice or no juice, he's one of the best players to ever play the game. Not necessarily a fan of him as a person, but he's one heckuva player.

Congratulations.
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You know OnWabana, despite my lack of respect for him as a person I tend to agree. He had so much natural talent and that is why its so sad and frustrating that he took the road he traveled. We'll never truly know where he would have ranked in the patheon of alltime greats because he was rumored to have used steroids from the very early days of his career,possibly as far back as high school according to the book written about him by Ms. Roberts.

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Originally posted by Three Bagger:
You know OnWabana, despite my lack of respect for him as a person I tend to agree. He had so much natural talent and that is why its so sad and frustrating that he took the road he traveled. We'll never truly know where he would have ranked in the patheon of alltime greats because he was rumored to have used steroids from the very early days of his career,possibly as far back as high school according to the book written about him by Ms. Roberts.

I highlighted the important text.

We just never know about any of these players or how far back PED use can be traced in the game. Every baseball player that has played since the game's inception has tried to find a way to gain an advantage. Obviously this doesn't excuse Arod or any other player using a drug banned by the Federal gov't, but it does give some perspective.

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"Surely Got Wood has a picture of some magic tonic that A-Rod can use to get to 800..."

You betcha' hokieone...better yet, instead of a magic tonic, a convenient gel cap!

I believe that A-Rod is the best player of our generation. He plays the game with a level of intelligence and a magestic nature which can not be matched by anyone. While A-Rod does have a shot at becoming the all time home run leader, I am sure he would rather continue raking in his World Series rings. Alex Rodriguez is the true definition of a team player, and I hope Derek Jeter will learn from him someday.

Someone has a twisted sense of humor.

I'm fine with ARod hitting 800. He has the talent, and selfishness needed to focus on individual records. However, I don't want to hear John Sterling making the call. His mic must be muted. He is the #1 worst broadcaster ever. 2nd place isn't even close.

His body will break down way before 800

I would prefer him to stay at 600 for oh....maybe at the least 50 games or so. lol

If the DH remains in the league, and I don't see it going anywhere, A-Rod has a legitimate shot at reaching the 800 mark. The possibility of averaging 25 dingers a year over an eight year period is definitely not out of the question. I'm not an A-Roid/A-Fraud Fan...but I wouldn't be surprised to see it happen...who knows, maybe he'll retire after this season?

Well since everyone is giving their opinion I will give mine. I don't care how many he has hit or will hit. It means nothing to me.

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This came in the email for you Coach...toss it?




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Last night at the Rangers game, second time through the order, I was surprised to hear more boos from the crowd for Jeter than A-Rod.

That's scary, no comparison between the two as to who would you prefer your kid to emulate.

AR is a hell of a player, but he leaves a lot to be desired as a person. A little bush IMO. And due to PED's who knows hoe the others stack up on a level playing field.

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Originally posted by Milkie:
Alex Rodriguez is the true definition of a team player, and I hope Derek Jeter will learn from him someday.

Are you sure you don't have those names switched around?

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I don't want to hear John Sterling making the call. His mic must be muted. He is the #1 worst broadcaster ever. 2nd place isn't even close.

You're wrong. Buck & McCarver are 1 and 1A for the the most pathetic excuse as broadcasters. Buck got there on his daddy's coattails and McCarver got there only because he caught Gibson. Neither one of them have one oz. of broadcasting ability. These two are the lamest of the lame and should be put out to pasture.

McCarver's claim to fame is being Lefty Carlton's catcher by request

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Originally posted by TRhit:
McCarver's claim to fame is being Lefty Carlton's catcher by request

Yea..You're right but it sure didn't transate into the broadcast booth. Now that he's an old geezer, some of the stuff he says on the air is really off the wall.

Having met him a number of times I can tell you that he is a great guy

I dont have anything against ARod. Obviously he is a great baseball player. I just dont care how many home runs he has hit or will hit. It doesnt interest me. I watch baseball because I enjoy watching the game. I dont get excited about stats.

Oh my goodness,

Lest we forget
- McCarver was in the bigs at age 17 y/o
- McCarver caught many no-no's but the one by Rick Wise, to me, is most memorable.
- McCarver just so happened to catch one of the greatest LHP, of all time!
- I can remember Garry Maddox, (his boys played at Terpville) telling me his side of the story of McCarver's game ending Grand Salami, only to pass him on the basepaths for a single! (McCarver was very excited, Maddox was watching the flight of the ball!)
- Caught for four decades! and will probably broadcast for four decades! And love his TV show!
- They love him in Memphis, St Louis, Philly, and Maryland

Phillie fans liked him as a player, so/so as an announcer.

Say what you want about McCarver but in the 2001
WS he called Gonzalez's bloop series winning hit over the drawn in infield. Just before the pitch he stated that it could allow a blooper over the infield. Many people might have realized it but he did say it on air. That pretty good timing.

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Originally posted by Jimmy03:

Another asterisk for the HOF.

That's insane. Even without roids, Arod hits bombs. He's only one of the best ever to play the game. A pure 5-tool player. The type of player that should be in the hall of fame in the first place.

IMO, the HOF is a joke who they let in. I'd say 80-90% of the members don't even belong in the HOF. Mazeroski gets in and peeps keeping Arod out. Joe Morgan?..Please..Let's get real. The HOF should be for players who dominate in their era and have the lofty numbers to back them up. Anyone who don't think Arod isn't a HOF'er needs their head examined

You are right even without roids he hits bombs--the problem is--he hits a lot less of them! I know he hit three tonight though.