So what's wrong about baseball wanting someone like Aaron over someone like Bonds? Aaron had a career worthy of the Hall of Fame, used his fame to champion worthy causes, and, contrary to the author's subtle attempted swipe, never tainted the legacy by cheating. Bonds, on the other hand, took a perfectly good career that would have gotten him into the hall anyway and tainted it with steroids, giving him access to a record he doesn't deserve, notoriety he (apparently) doesn't want, and espouses no other cause other than the "More Money for Barry" campaign. Bonds does not enjoy public appearances, makes a terrible spokesperson (despite his gifts, he has few endorsement deals), and generally seems to loathe the attention of anyone but close friends and family. The next time someone comes up to this record, will he be mentioned in the same reverential terms as Aaron? Only a fool would say yes. Many of us will breathe a sigh of relief that this False King will be dethroned. There won't be something as ugly as racism or steroids that causes the jeers next time, next time we will be glad for the record coming down, along with its tainted hero, to someone that deserves it and we can cheer for as he approaches the mark.