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- 01/08/09
| Name: | Kenny Grose |
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| Member since: | June 27, 2008 |
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Barry Bonds offers to play for free.
My opinion on Bonds is no secret, however I noticed this tidbit in the paper yesterday and have been meaning to post about it. Barry Bonds' agent has offered his services to all 30 teams, at a pro-rated salary of the league minimum (at this point, about $200,000 total), even offering to play for free by donating that salary to buying tickets for the game; his trial date isn't until next March, so he would not be prevented from playing.
Despite this, apparently Barry's agent has received no interest, bolstering claims that the league is colluding to prevent him being hired.
posted by Hal Incandenza at 09:32 PM on June 27
Tampa Bay was rumored to be interested in Bonds during spring training. Now with them having their first team with a chance at the playoffs and a DH spot that could use his bat, they should reconsider it. Their attendance is so bad it wouldn't hurt and probably would help (plus able to use his salary to but tickets!). The only thing is the Rays have a good, upbeat clubhouse atmosphere and would Bonds upset that?