Bonds congratulates A-Rod

Barry Bonds congratulated Alex Rodriguez for hitting his 600th home run Wednesdayand wished the Yankees star good luck in his chase for Bonds' all-time home run record of 762.

Bonds put out a message on his website, welcoming Rodriguez to the 600-homer club. Bonds said he hopes Rodriguez stays healthy and focused, telling A-Rod that "you only have 163 to go." Bonds said he'll be watching and rooting for Rodriguez the rest of the way. - AP