T-Minus 18: Abreu Closes in on Balboni's Mark of 41 Homers as a Yankee

Steve Balboni hit 41 home runs in parts of five seasons with the New York Yankees.

After just 1+ seasons in pinstripes, Bobby Abreu's frontal assault on this mark sits at 23.

Perhaps sensing the impact of this march toward history, the Yankees recently exercised their $16M option for Abreu in 2008.

With 18 dingers to go, it's anyone's guess whether Bobby can catch Steve next season.

But one thing is certain.

The chase is on.