[governsleastgovernsbest]

Bonds is notoriously rude to fans and media. Babe was extremely fan and media-friendly. There is a ton of Ruth memorabilia on the market precisely because the Babe was so obliging in posing for photos, signing autographs, etc.

[Mr. Jeeves]

Bonds isn't rude to San Francisco fans. He is rude to the sports media, a bunch of Keith Olbermann wannabes who for the most part royally deserve it. I imagine his irritation with their stupid questions is what led to the Babe Ruth comments.

[UCANSEE2]

You both have nailed extremely important points.

Beating someone's record is not all there is about baseball. To me, it is the least important thing about the sport.

Bonds has bragging rights, for sure. He is an accomplished athlete.

Nothing stays in the heart and mind more than simple humility, and giving. To see the light in a child's eyes when their favorite baseball player takes the time to pat them on the head and sign a baseball is worth more than all the money in the world.

To see the sadness of a child when getting ignored by some of today's BIG DEAL players, can break the heart of the biggest man.