BONDS WINS 7TH MVP, 4TH CONSECUTIVE
I can't believe that anybody even debated this. ADRIAN BELTRE had a great year, and probably did carry the Dodgers' offense on his back. ALBERT PUJOLS, SCOTT ROLEN, and JIM EDMONDS all had big years for the team with the best record in baseball, but still, none of those players add up to what Bonds did.

.362 average
.609 on base percentage
.812 slugging average

45 homeruns, 101 RBI, 232 walks and only 41 strikeouts. This all coming in 373 at-bats.
Yes, he probably is a Balco-formed 'roid monster, but you cannot deny what he did in 2004. When will Bonds' run end?

I still would contend that Bonds is not the greatest offensive player of all-time, but Bonds is definitely on the most dominating run in baseball history without question.

I mentioned it a few weeks ago, but it is worth revisiting...

Career AVG OBP SLG
Bonds .300 .443 .611
Williams .344 .482 .634

And I would give the benefit of the doubt to Williams for three reasons, even if their numbers were the same or slightly favored Bonds

• Williams lost about 4 seasons to war
• Bonds plays in the most offensive era ever
• We know Teddy Ballgame wasn't a 'roid monster

I list the 'roid thing last, because (although Bonds looks extrememly guilty), he is innocent until proven guilty.

Okay, I've said my piece. Have a good day.