After all the advice, and much prayer, I have made my decision. I just purchased a new A550 with the 18-55MM SAM kit lens that came with it (and got it for less than the 18-250 was going to cost me). It is definately has a better lens than the original lens that came with the A200. It will take me a while to learn the new options and adjust, but I feel that this will let me take better photos using the lenses that I have and be able to buy the "all in one" lens at a later date after I can sell the A200. thanks for all your help (so far)
Joe Holmes
Sony α550
Sony HVL-F42AM Flash
Sony DT18-55 F3.5-5.6 (Kit Lens)
Minolta Maxxum 50 1:1.7(22) Prime
Minolta 35-70 F4 (Mini Beercan)
Minolta 70-210 F4 (Beercan)
Minolta 28-135 F4-4.5 (This beast is pretty heavy)
Minolta Maxxum 100-200 F4.5
Quantaray D28-90 1:3.5-5.6 Ver 5
Tamron DiII 55-200 1:4.5-6