A-Rod Approaching 600 Home Runs

by on 07/23/2010 in MLB News, Yankees Blogs

You either hate him or love him and most people outside of New York hate him. The man deserves the recognition as one of the premier players in the game. You can chant A-Roid or whatever other stupid sayings, but the fact is, he is going to be part of an elite list.A-Rod hits 600th Home Run

Alex Rodriguez hit 599 last night and says of the milestone chase that he’s “having fun. I’m going to hit it and, hopefully, when I (do), like (Thursday) it’s going to count for a win.”

There are only six other men in Major League history who have accomplished — hitting 600 home runs.

The list includes Barry Bonds, Henry Aaron, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Ken Griffey Jr. and Sammy Sosa.

Of this list, two players (Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa) are suspect of using HGH or other performance enhancing drugs.

When will A-Rod hit his 600th? I am guessing he will do it against Kansas City at home in front of all the New York Yankees fans. A-Rod faces Brian Bannister tonight at the stadium. Bannister is a right handed pitcher with a high ERA (5.65) and has served up 20 home runs this year. I like Alex’s chances tonight against this righty. In 14.1 innings pitched in his career against the Yankees, Bannister has given up six home runs.

Good luck A-Rod!

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