I know I’m late to the party on this one, but it’s difficult to overestimate what an astounding achievement Barry Bonds’ 500 home runs and 500 stolen bases is.

Over 15 years, it’s the equivalent of getting a 30-30 every season. Yes, the stolen base is overrated, but Bonds not only stole plenty but stole well, getting caught only 22 percent of the time.

Simply amazing. I don’t know why, but I see Bonds retiring after he passes Willie Mays. I don’t think he has it in him to make a run at Aaron’s all-time home run record. That is, unless he’s on a championship-caliber team. The Giants certainly are making another run at it this year.