How do you feel about MLB's new Home Run King?

Barry Bonds has surpassed Hank Aaron as the all-time Home Run King and owner of the most coveted record in sports. Please take a moment to answer a few questions on this historic event.

Who is the rightful owner of the title of "Home Run King" in your mind? Barry Bonds Hank Aaron   When Bonds broke the home run record, were you: Elated that you had witnessed history Horrified that it was Bonds who accomplished the feat Somewhere in between Indifferent Considering the evidence presented in Game of Shadows and reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, do you believe Bonds took steroids? Yes No Still holding out judgment   If Bonds did take steroids, how does that affect the legitimacy of his home run record? It invalidates it completely It taints it somewhat, but he was a product of his era It does not affect the legitimacy of the record whatsoever Where does Bonds rank on your list of the greatest baseball players of all time? No. 1 Top 5 Top 10 Somewhere else   What should happen with the record-breaking home run ball? The person who catches it should keep it (or sell it) Bonds should get the ball It should go to the Hall of Fame It should be ritualistically destroyed If Bonds were a more likable figure, would that change your perception of him? Yes, his off-the-field persona affects my view of him as a player No, the kind of person he is does not affect my view of him as a player No, because I think he took steroids and that’s all that matters   Is race a factor in whether or not a person supports Bonds? Yes No I don’t know Has Bonds been treated unfairly by the media? Yes No I don’t know   Should Bonds be voted into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot on which he is eligible? Absolutely Not the first ballot, but perhaps later Never Should Bonds’ career achievements prior to his alleged steroid use -- he won three MVPs in the early ‘90s -- be used as support for his Hall of Fame candidacy? Yes, he was a great player without drugs No, he disqualified himself by cheating   Is Bonds breaking Aaron's record good for baseball? Yes No Undecided Have you ever or would you in the future buy a ticket specifically to watch Bonds play? I’d go to a game, but not specifically to see him play Yes, but there are other players I’d pay more to see Yes, not everyone has the chance to see one of the greatest players of all time in person No, but I’d watch the game on TV No, I don’t want to see him play   Who has the best chance to surpass Bonds as the next Home Run King? Alex Rodriguez Albert Pujols Vladimir Guerrero Miguel Cabrera Other If Bonds ever admitted to taking steroids or it were proven in a court of law that he did so, should he be removed from the record book as the Home Run King? Yes No No, but he should get an asterisk   Would you be in favor of your favorite team signing Bonds for next season? Yes, he will help us win No, he’s too much of a distraction View Results