Alex Rodriquez homers off Verlander

Boos turned to cheers today at Yankee Stadium when Alex Rodriquez hit his first homer of the year off Detroit's Justin Verlander. It was the 648th career home run for Rodriquez, bringing him within 12 of Willie Mays, who is in fourth place all-time with 660.

The top five:

Barry Bonds        762
Hank Aaron        755
Babe Ruth           714
Willie Mays         660
Alex Rodriquez   648 ************

Too bad the feat and A-Rod's totals are followed by an asterisk.

So sad.

Note: If Rodriquez hits 12 more before the end of the regular season to tie Mays, he will then receive an additional 6 million dollars, according to his contract.

Only in America!