Byrnes likely done; Bonds to AZ?

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(Less Than)Daily Linkin' Logs (7/9/08)
Published 7/9/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (JustinY) at The Bad News Bloggers
... sports watching life) since 2001, I'm prepared to up my basketball watching ante. Additionally, that LA Times article also states that Corey Maggette will head north to the Golden State Warriors. Anyone else wonder when Baron Davis drop out as well? Tony Kornheiser's shitty paper is reporting that Gilbert isn't signing any time soon The Toronto Star is reporting the Blue Jays are preparing for a fire sale I think I speak for everyone when I say...Bonds to Arizona? Hahahaha The Houston Chronicle shows us the Baseball equivilant ...

The D Stands for Done
Published 7/9/2008 by Andy Lenartz at Bugs & Cranks
... The Arizona Republic is reporting that Eric Byrnes will be shut down for the season. This may be a good thing for the Diamondbacks, as Byrnes and his .209 average were not exactly an asset over the past couple of months. Unfortunately, the team is still out the $500,000 grand they paid him per RBI this year, and needs a replacement outfielder. Preferably one with some power who drives in runs, and maybe even an offensive player who could have represented the team in the All-star game. ...

Hump Day Rumors - 7/9 Edition
Published 7/9/2008 by Mantlemurcer (noreply@blogger.com) at My Pinstripes
... The Arizona Republic reports that the Diamondbacks are seriously considering taking a look at Barry Bonds. GM Josh Byrnes didn't deny it either when asked. Funny how Peter Gammons didn't bring up the Red Sox interest until Joe Morgan asked him about it. Hmmm. ...

Short Hops: Bonds, Belle and Dodgers get new hitting coach
Published 7/9/2008 by Timm Davis at Baseball Digest Daily
... ...With Eric Byrnes likely done for the long term, the Arizona Diamond Backs are looking at outfield options, which may or may not include Barry Bonds - a former Arizona State Sun Devil. This according to Nick Piercoro of The Arizona Republic, here's what Josh Byrnes - the Snakes GM had to say. ...

D'Backs Won't Close the Door on Bonds
Published 7/9/2008 by Matt Watson at FanHouse
Filed under: Phoenix, Diamondbacks, NL West, MLB Injuries, MLB RumorsThe D'Backs placed Eric Byrnes on the disabled list with sore hamstrings back in May, and after playing in a handful of games in late June, he's back on the sidelines. He's set for an MRI later this week, but even if the results don't point to surgery, D'Backs GM Josh Byrnes admitted that it's looking like the outfielder might be done for the year. How will the D'Backs fill the hole in their outfield? As if on cue, reporters were quick ...

Are you a washed-up pro athlete? Arizona’s waiting for you!
Published 7/10/2008 by Lance at The Sports Culture
... The AARA may get another member soon – a man who turns 44 later this month. Yes, Barry Bonds may be an Arizona Diamondback. The current home run king* would come out of unofficial retirement from the MLB to join real retired life with the likes of other professional athletes to come to the Grand Canyon State for their final years as a player. ...

Remember Barry Bonds?
Published 7/10/2008 by Ryan Hudson at RealClearSports - Blog
... The next stop on the Barry Bonds Rumor Express is Arizona, where the Diamondbacks just lost outfielder Eric Byrnes for the season, and could use someone to take his spot. GM Josh Byrnes says, "I don't want to talk about [Bonds] specifically but, believe me, we've considered a lot of options. There is sort of no one obvious option right now, but there are a lot of considerations." ...