Barry Bonds’ agent, Jeff Borris, has told the Mercury News.com that several ball clubs in both the American and National League have expressed interest in the seven-time All-Star. If this is true – is Bonds worth the trouble?
In my opinion, yes…and no.
I don’t see how any team in the NL would want to take this guy on for even one season. His play in left field has become laughable and he can’t play a day game that follows a night contest. So, not only do you have to take on a hefty salary for one year (probably in the range of $15 million per season), his awful attitude, his four reclining chairs that piss off teammates and not to mention his overall distaste for life. But you also have to have a decent backup for when he can’t play.
On the flip side – the guy would be great for an AL club. Bonds can still hit for power and he would be relegated to DH, so his body would save on the ware and tear from not playing in the field. Then again, the team would still have to deal with a hefty salary for one year, his awful attitude, his four reclining chairs that piss off teammates and not to mention his overall distaste for life.
Most likely scenario? Bonds ends up back in San Francisco. The Giants are in flux and seem destined for the bottom of the NL West with so many holes to fill. So, with the All-Star game being in San Fran this year and Bonds still chasing the home run record, the Giants can use Bonds as their cash cow for one more season.
I’m not saying it’s the right thing to do – just the most likely.
