So here I am, sitting 15 minutes away from the temporary baseball capitol of the universe.  Just east down I-94 is Miller Park where tonight Barry Bonds enters play two home runs behind Hank Aaron for the all-time home run record.

How ironic is it that Bonds, reviled by fans and media alike, could tie or break the record in Milwaukee, the city that launched Aaron's hall of fame career and the hometown of the commissioner of baseball, Bud Selig.  Selig, who still lives here, has not said publicly whether or not he will attend, but odds are he won't.

I have no feelings on if Barry breaks the record or not because I know that sooner or later someone, be it Junior or A-Rod will pass Bonds.  I'm pretty convinced that Bonds may hang it up after this year, securing the record, accomplishing his big goal and then fading into the background of private citizenry.  With the aches and pains that he has and with his magic potion drying up, there really is no reason for barry to stick around past this season after he breaks the record.  That remains to be seen.

Tonight, all eyes will be on Milwaukee in a game that will be interesting on many levels.  Can the Brewers hold off Bonds and the Giants and keep pace with the rivial Cubs?  And can the most hated player since Ty Cobb continue and perhaps finish his assault on one of baseball's holiest records?  We'll soon find out.

Lightning Round

• Another solid effort by the White Sox last night. For more thoughts on the Sox, read what I wrote at Bugs & Cranks.
• Ozzie Guillen says the fire sale may be canceled.  Jermaine Dye says he doesn't care either way.
  
• Some history at Wrigley Field on Thursday.  Too bad Ceasar Izturis wasn't around to see it.
• Ben Sheets?  We don't need no stinkin' Ben Sheets.
• Fox sports has ranked the NFL starting quarterbacks with Rex Grossman finishing 25th.  I pity those seven other guys who are worse than Rex is.
  
• Any assertions, Canadian or otherwise, that Nashville doesn't care about hockey are sadly mistaken.
  
• Nike has suspended the release of the new Michael Vick shoe,  My dogs are barking. And oh yeah, Mike.  Thanks for unleashing PETA on the NFL.  I hope Roger Goodell factors it into your sentence.
  
• I don't know why people make fun of other people's contracts.  It's not the people making the demands who are the idiots, it's the people that give in to the demands.
• I have nothing but respect for what Al Arbour accomplished in the NHL, but this makes the NHL look like a penny ante minor league.  Fans of the sport already know that, but maybe a few people on the outside don't.
  
• Jon Bon Jovi is suing a New Jersey energy drink maker for marketing a beverage called Mijovi energy drink.  Bon Jovi says the name of the drink is too close to his own.  Here's a couple of things for you to think about, Jon.  First, you haven't been relevant since about 1993, so it is doubtful people will get confused as you are way below anyone who cares radar.  Second, when people think of great musicians from the state of New Jersey, I can assure you that the name that pops up most often is some guy named Bruce.  Quit wasting our time with a cheap cry for attention, will you, hair boy?
• Speaking of cheap cries for attention, Reverend Al comes out against dog fighting, sending a letter to the Atlanta Falcons demanding they take action against Michael Vick. Isn't amazing on how every topic Al Sharpton sounds off on, he takes the populist side?
  
• Look forward to seeing a lot of Steven Hill and Diane Weist on your TV very soon.
  
• A councilman in Cleveland writes an ill advised letter to a constituent regarding his recent arrest for drug trafficking.  I think the guy's heart was in the right place, probably trying to talk street to get his point across.  Unfortunately, when a middle aged white guy writes a letter like this to a young African-American, usually two things happen: Lawyers and an appearance by Butch Crywolf and the Clueless Kid.
• A county commissioner in North Carolina is facing prostitution charges after arranging for a motel room for a prostitute and paying for sexual acts.  The john in this case is a former Baptist minister who is an outspoken opponent of alcohol and gambling. 
  
• For those of you on the lower end of the income pole, here's 20 dates for $20.
• An English driving instructor is in hot water for telling a 17 year old student "Your breasts would make a great mobile phone holder."  Bad move professor, but great line.
• How does one get jury duty in Kansas?
• Here are some Wizards that could take out Harry Potter in a heartbeat.