CHOPTALK said:
WRONG. I got to see Barry Bonds in his prime.
Pujols
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Bonds
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After 5, it's Pujols in a route. Stolen bases and triples are the only categories where Bonds has an edge. I know Bonds wasn't in his prime yet, but Pujols will go down as a much better player. Consistent from the get-go, and bats about .330 every WEEK.