tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204289.post1825087254953787766..comments2024-03-28T12:12:45.202-05:00Comments on Independent Country: Athletes of the DecadeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620822221586726516noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204289.post-13849323866777138432009-07-07T22:59:24.252-05:002009-07-07T22:59:24.252-05:00Yes, I see what you're saying. Taking what Pu...Yes, I see what you're saying. Taking what Pujols has done from the get-go is really impressive. I think his biggest drawback was living in Bonds' shadow.Steve Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297044571819912511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204289.post-23400451916368780222009-07-07T19:13:43.003-05:002009-07-07T19:13:43.003-05:00I mean, Bonds and Woods may be #1 and #2 on a 1995...I mean, Bonds and Woods may be #1 and #2 on a 1995-2004 list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620822221586726516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204289.post-72245732034278318462009-07-07T19:12:21.337-05:002009-07-07T19:12:21.337-05:00I wouldn't take Pujols out of the top ten, but...I wouldn't take Pujols out of the top ten, but do agree that Bonds has a strong argument to be on the list. I guess what dazzles me is Pujols's numbers right from the start as a rookie.<br /><br />I think lists like this should be done in five-year increments: Athletes of the Decade 1995-2004; Athletes of the Decade 2000-2009. Bonds and Woods would arguably be #1 and #2 on a 2000-2004 list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620822221586726516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204289.post-3225028306319594562009-07-07T01:50:05.082-05:002009-07-07T01:50:05.082-05:00Steroids controversy aside, I think Bonds needs to...Steroids controversy aside, I think Bonds needs to replace Pujols. He played in 8 of the 10 years this decade, and out-everythinged everybody else. Four consecutive MVP's and narrowly missing a fifth (runner-up to Kent in '00), numerous all-time records for both single season and career, several of them breaking his own.Steve Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297044571819912511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204289.post-2718284745098618162009-07-06T00:33:48.337-05:002009-07-06T00:33:48.337-05:00I agree with you. That's why the "other 5...I agree with you. That's why the "other 5" are the "other 5."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620822221586726516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204289.post-64733855178235277782009-07-05T23:09:24.600-05:002009-07-05T23:09:24.600-05:00In my mind, the top 5 in your list are the best at...In my mind, the top 5 in your list are the best at their respective sports in history; the other 5 would have a more difficult time making that distinction. Federer or Woods would get my vote.Minnesota Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845889773710471719noreply@blogger.com