faba Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Barry Bonds still a slugger without a team ESPN.com news services Updated: February 20, 2008, 11:54 AM ET Home run king Barry Bonds is still a man without a baseball team. But he's still ready to play, according to his agent. Crasnick: Liberated Front The Giants are breathing easy these days. No more walking on eggshells, no longer uncomfortable in their own skin. All because one Barry Bonds is no longer around. Story Bonds' agent, Jeff Borris, said the ex-Giants slugger "is in game shape right now," according to the San Jose Mercury News. "The only thing he hasn't done is face live pitching," Borris said, according to the report. "He's doing all the baseball drills he normally does as he works to get in shape for spring training. His legs are as solid as ever." The Giants let Bonds go after his record-breaking 2007 season, deciding to go with youth and ending the slugger's 15-year run as the starting left fielder. While Bonds had 28 home runs and a .480 on-base percentage in 340 at-bats last season, he will turn 44 in July and has played the last few seasons with a balky right knee. Bonds also faces a federal indictment on multiple counts of perjury and obstruction of justice, stemming from his testimony in the BALCO investigation. Bonds While there has been speculation that an American League team would want Bonds as a designated hitter, that has not come to fruition. According to the Mercury News, one unnamed baseball executive said "I don't hear any chatter, any rumors -- anything" about interest in Bonds. "He was an All-Star last year," Borris said, according to the Mercury News. "His numbers were still off the charts, and for any team committed to winning, there's no reason they wouldn't want him on their roster." But according to the report, Borris would not say whether he is confident of finding Bonds a spot on a major league roster this season. If there's one team Bonds won't be playing for, it's the Giants. Earlier this month, owner Peter Magowan said the team would not reconsider to let go of Bonds. "He has the statistics that would indicate he can still play," Magowan said, according to the Mercury News. "[but] it's not up to me to get him hired someplace. It's not my job." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 The Yankees or Mets should sign him. They've got enough cheaters on the team to make him feel comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 he'll play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanDoug Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Really. Who wants this guy? Got all this stuff hanging over his head, will be a major distraction wherever he goes. His health is still a question. As the article says, maybe the AL where he could DH?? Will he sell tickets so people can boo him? How about Japan? Seriously. What low life team wants this guy??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 If this guy becomes a NY Yankee I won't watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 If this guy becomes a NY Yankee I won't watch. is that seriously on th e radar??? and laso,,i hear 'rumors' George has Alzheimers or early dementia..anyone else hear that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I'd take him with the short porch He and ARod would rival ManRam and the Big Gorilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Really. Who wants this guy? Got all this stuff hanging over his head, will be a major distraction wherever he goes. His health is still a question. As the article says, maybe the AL where he could DH?? Will he sell tickets so people can boo him? How about Japan? Seriously. What low life team wants this guy??? bonds is a LOCK for a .400 on base percentage and .500 slugging average if he plays 81 games i could see him getting 20 homers and 60 walks im sure some GM will sign the scumbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'd take him with the short porch He and ARod would rival ManRam and the Big Gorilla You'd better run and hide JonE. The racist clan will be coming after you for call him a Gorilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm glad I've got his rookie card from when he came up with the Pirates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 **** Barry Bonds. I'd rather lose without him than win with him in pinstripes. If the NY Yankees put Pettitte,Bonds and Giambi on the field at once , they should be forced to forfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm glad I've got his rookie card from when he came up with the Pirates. Well done. I like that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Why would any Yankee fan want Bonds on the team? I do not get that logic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Why would any Yankee fan want Bonds on the team? I do not get that logic! he's the black Babe Ruth. Fat. Cant move well anymore. Can still hit. Oh... that 'roid thing... Yankees dont seem to have an issue with it with other players... I think the Metsies should sign him just as a pinch hitter. And punching bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Oh... that 'roid thing... Yankees dont seem to have an issue with it with other players... . The Yankees are the only team with roid users ? STFU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 he's the black Babe Ruth. Fat. Cant move well anymore. Can still hit. Oh... that 'roid thing... Yankees dont seem to have an issue with it with other players... I think the Metsies should sign him just as a pinch hitter. And punching bag. babe ruth wasn't fat til he got old sadly most photos of him are when he was old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 is that seriously on th e radar??? and laso,,i hear 'rumors' George has Alzheimers or early dementia..anyone else hear that? I have friends who have waited on him several times at The Palm here in Tampa. Let's just say his playing days are long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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