Could the San Francisco Giants be interested in Barry...?
by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 14, 2009 5:37 PM EDT
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PrintThe San Francisco Giants are right in the middle of the playoff race and are looking for a big bat to bolster their offense. Who might they be interested in? Baseball agent Jeff Borris has a suggestion.
Why not Barry Bonds?
"I know the Giants are dying for power, and they're in it. They wouldn't have to look beyond their backyard."
Bonds, who turns 45 in two weeks, has yet to officially retire from MLB, so technically he is a free-agent. The 14-time All-Star and seven-time NL MVP is currently awaiting trial after pleading not guilty to lying to a federal grand jury in December 2003 when he denied knowingly taking performance-enhancing drugs.
While Borris admits no team has formally mentioned Bonds name as a possibility, it certainly presents an intriguing option for the Giants.
San Francisco is about the only place on earth were Bonds is beloved, and as crazy as it sounds he might be worth a try for the Giants.
Bonds has been out of baseball since 2007 so who knows what kind of player he would be, but given his history I'm sure he's got something left in the tank.
Considering how bare the current market for hitters is, it's not unreasonable to assume that Bonds is one of the best hitters available. Outside of the Oakland Athletics Matt Holliday, I would say Bonds is the next best up for grabs. The Giants wouldn't have to give up anything to get Bond's, and I'm sure to come back and prove America wrong he would come back for a reasonable salary.
In the end it's sort of a crazy outside the box idea, but at least it makes for interesting discussion.
What does everyone think? Would the Giants be crazy to bring back Barry Bonds?
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I love the idea, but no.
BLB is still recovering from hip surgery in the offseason. Not to mention he hasn’t seen live pitching for almost 2 years.
I’ll admit I’m not a Giants fan, but I guess my question to you (assuming you’re a Giants fan) is…What’s the risk?
by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 14, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
The glut of outfielders and blocking such prospects as a hot OBP player (in AAA) John Bowker. Barry’s not the same threat he used to be. Though at the moment, I would DFA Rich Aurillia and take BLB in a heartbeat because you probably could get more production out of Bonds at this point.
Sandoval is slowly filling in the huge niche BLB left with the offensive power. Buster Posey just got promoted from Single A San Jose to AAA Fresno today. We will most likely see him in September and we’ll see if he’s the real deal in the big show. I’ve seen him in San Jose and can tell you that he is.
I just don’t see the Giants brass making that kind of move at this point. IMO attention needs to be made on a quality 2B and another quality bullpen arm.
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 14, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds reasonable
However it would make for great TV to bring Barry back
by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 14, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it would be as annoying as Manny-watch by ESPN.
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 14, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd do it.
Can we get a third option for the poll? Something about having him tested every week or something?
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I’m pretty sure they would test him like Lance Armstrong.
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 14, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I saying, I care about steroids, but I wouldn't call the Giants crazy for signing him.
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I love what BLB did for the SF Giants but....
I like where this team is going with the youthful direction and slightly more emphasis on team chemistry. Yes the Giants need power but between the media circus that would ensue and the shift in the locker room, I just don’t think it is a worthwhile risk.
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 14, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
I don't like the poll options
so I’m not voting.
However, my answer is no. Not because of what your option is. I agree with what SoFa King had to say. We don’t need him blocking anyone. Though, I don’t think the lack of seeing live pitching would be that big of a deal. The man can hit, and I don’t think his bat needs that much warming up.
Also, anyone who watched him in left in his last year knows that’s a disaster waiting to happen. He was a great fielder in his day, and he could still get a good jump, but he has no speed. I’m not sure if he’s better or worse than Manny, but he is certainly slower. And with the pitching of the Giants, they need defense behind them. Furthermore, we have one big man clogging the bases already. You put Bengie and Bonds on the bases, and we’re not getting anywhere fast.
Now, the little boy in me is as giddy as a choir boy for the idea. I just don’t think it would be the help they need. The pop would help, but the other things would hurt.
"Liberal is to the media what the 2008 San Francisco Giants are to good baseball."
-My Father.
I agree that the poll options are lacking
I’m sure he can still hit, but Pablo, Tim and Matt are the face of the franchise now, and I can imagine the clubhouse chemistry (cue the chemistry-doesn’t-exist hate squad) suffering if Bonds rejoined the team.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Block that kick
I’m not worried about Barry “blocking” anyone any more than I am about any other acquisition blocking anyone. If they’re better, they’re better.
However, I do agree with the “defensive liability” part. While I was against the “Play Bonds at first” as a mid-season idea due the idea that you actually do have to learn how to play first, I think he should be using his unemployment time trying to figure out whether or not he can do that. It would be pretty bad news to see him in left at this point.
"[Greg] Vaughn is in a funk so deep, George Clinton wearing a miner's helmet couldn't find him."
- Jim Baker, ESPN.com, May 2002
Hell no. It was downright exhausting for us SF fans to watch Barry play and forcing ourselves to like him; I can only imagine the groans in the clubhouse if they brought back that media circus. And while Fred Lewis sucks at… well, everything, I think it’s fairly likely that Bonds would at this point, too. Plus we’d lose our Ramirez-based claim to stick it to Dodger fans who chanted “ster-oids” all those years.
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