May 28th

Baseball history was made today, as Barry Bonds hit his career home run number 715. This put him in second place on the all-time list, ahead of Babe Ruth. Normally this accomplishment would be celebrated throughout the land, but it wasn't. Barry Bonds has alienated the media and many of his teammates with a churlish attitude. He has also been tainted with the association of steroid abuse, though nothing has been officially proven. I've met Barry Bonds a few times, and he's always been nice to me and my Dad. I'm writing to congratulate him. In addition, I'm writing to another misunderstood slugger who is high on the home run list.

Barry Bonds

Reggie Jackson