June 28, 200818 yr Why isn't Barry Bonds on a professional baseball roster?* I dislike Bonds as much as the next guy, but I do find it interesting that nobody will sign him.* Check out this article:* http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-bonds&prov=ap&type=lgns Interesting stuff about one of the greatest to ever play the game*.
June 28, 200818 yr Author All he will do is bring bad publicity to any club and be a pain in the clubhouse. I'm with ya, but the guy is a presence in any lineup and is practically begging ANYONE to sign him. His agent has said that he'll play for the league minimum. The Reds could have him coming off of the bench, but instead we have 3 catchers (1 of which may or may not be a 1st baseman / 3rd baseman). :lol:
June 28, 200818 yr I'm with ya, but the guy is a presence in any lineup and is practically begging ANYONE to sign him. His agent has said that he'll play for the league minimum. The Reds could have him coming off of the bench, but instead we have 3 catchers (1 of which may or may not be a 1st baseman / 3rd baseman). :lol: He would be a great addition to any team in the bigs. But most GM's probably don't think its worth it to put up with Barry, for even half a season.
June 28, 200818 yr Bonds would generate ticket sales and given the right amount of prep work, be a formidable force in any lineup. Considering how long he's been away from the game now, it wouldn't be feasible until the '09 season. That is a long layoff and continues, to add on another year to him. Combine the media circus, he would cause and the probable distractions, make him a no touch option. One of best MLB players of our time, who had a less than stellar image and in recent times, became tarnished. Bonds is gone from the game but he may yet still, be making headlines soon.
June 28, 200818 yr Author Bonds would generate ticket sales and given the right amount of prep work, be a formidable force in any lineup. Considering how long he's been away from the game now, it wouldn't be feasible until the '09 season. That is a long layoff and continues, to add on another year to him. Combine the media circus, he would cause and the probable distractions, make him a no touch option. One of best MLB players of our time, who had a less than stellar image and in recent times, became tarnished. Bonds is gone from the game but he may yet still, be making headlines soon. I'd agree that Bonds is done, but I am interested to hear others' opinions. Obviously the man can hit and he has been begging teams' to sign him (for very little $$$). I'm just surprised that nobody has taken a chance on him....I love it though.
June 28, 200818 yr I'd agree that Bonds is done, but I am interested to hear others' opinions. Obviously the man can hit and he has been begging teams' to sign him (for very little $$$). I'm just surprised that nobody has taken a chance on him....I love it though. I believe if the legal issues, had been completed around spring training or later, someone would have taken a chance, if no long term penalty was issued. The not knowing, is enough to keep the GM's at a distance.
June 28, 200818 yr instead we have 3 catchers (1 of which may or may not be a 1st baseman / 3rd baseman). :lol: We have 3 catchers (at least that what they are listed as:irked:), We (Reds) imo need a quality catcher BAD! That would be one of my priorities for a trade. As fr Bonds, I agree with others in that yes, he could help a major league roster but imo the GM's don't want the circus that would go along with it.
June 28, 200818 yr I don't see how anyone could say Bonds would be a "force" in the lineup..How do you know, he wasn't in anyone's spring training, he worked out at home, and he hasn't played since last season. He's a distraction.
June 28, 200818 yr I believe if the legal issues, had been completed around spring training or later, someone would have taken a chance, if no long term penalty was issued. The not knowing, is enough to keep the GM's at a distance. His court date is set for 2009, so that's not even an issue for this year. I personally can't believe no one has picked him up or even seems interested in doing so. I have to think there is some type of agreement against it.
June 28, 200818 yr He would be a great addition to any team in the bigs. But most GM's probably don't think its worth it to put up with Barry, for even half a season. :thumb:
June 28, 200818 yr Author I don't see how anyone could say Bonds would be a "force" in the lineup..How do you know, he wasn't in anyone's spring training, he worked out at home, and he hasn't played since last season. He's a distraction. How do we know Bonds would be a "force" in the lineup? Take a look at this: .298 AVG, 514 Stolen Bases (although he's no longer a threat to steal), 2558 walks, 1996 RBI and 762 home runs for his career. That's how we know he'd be a "force" in the lineup.
June 28, 200818 yr Author I believe if the legal issues, had been completed around spring training or later, someone would have taken a chance, if no long term penalty was issued. The not knowing, is enough to keep the GM's at a distance. He won't appear in court until March of 2009, so the legal issues won't affect his ability to be at the ballpark (for the 2008 season).
October 17, 200817 yr Author Apparently they have found evidence that teams colluded not to sign Barry Bonds, but the MLBPA is going to delay filing a grievance.
October 17, 200817 yr Apparently they have found evidence that teams colluded not to sign Barry Bonds, but the MLBPA is going to delay filing a grievance. Beautiful...
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