Should the Red Sox try to get Barry Bonds? Whats your verdict?

Fireside Chats #10: Where Paul attacks Tim in the dugout for no apparent reason and we say no to Barry

Posted 6/6/2008 on Fire Brand of the American League

Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 10 where Paul attacks Tim in the dugout for no apparent reason and we say no to Barry Bonds. When we started the podcast who knew we would be coming at you live while the Red Sox and Rays go all fistacuffs on each other and amongst themselves (wtf Manny & Youk?). Episode #10 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: Riding solo this week  ...

No Bonds for Red Sox

Posted 6/4/2008 on The Transaction Guy

With David Ortiz being out for at least a month, possibly the whole season if his injury goes badly, it’s not out of the question to think the Red Sox could be looking for a replacement until he gets back, either via the trade or free agency. According to GM Theo Epstein in the Boston Herald along with a source in the paper, cross Barry Bonds off that list: “No one can fill David ...

So, Is There Really Any Chance The Red Sox Would Take A Chance On Bonds? [Barry Bonds]

Posted 6/4/2008 on Deadspin

So, David Ortiz could be out for a while. Would the Red Sox dare ... could they ... oh heavens ... they have to consider it, don't they ... could they be considering Barry Bonds? The Red Sox, even though Bonds has called the city racist, seem to be keeping it in mind . Fire Joe Morgan is trying to make their peace with it in a letter to Theo Epstein. Yes. Yes yes. Yes yes yes. I want the ...

DO THE BOSOX GO FOR BONDS?

Posted 6/4/2008 on Zoner Sports

With the injury to Big Papi, Boston.com asks: If the call comes in to Theo , does he pick it up? The caller would be Barry Bonds. As a baseball fan, I would love to see it. No matter what you think of Bonds, it’s a great storyline. Bonds in a Red Sox uni? Ripping shots over the short porch? Off the monstah? Failing miserably to end his career? Isn’t it all worth a look? Maybe ...

Red Sox Not Interested In Bonds

Posted 6/4/2008 on MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald , a club source said Barry Bonds is "not a fit" for the Red Sox.  David Ortiz may be ready to play in July, anyway. Bonds will continue to wait for a phone call.  I believe he would've put aside negative feelings for Boston, had the Red Sox come calling.  Just for the fun of it, the following contending teams ...

Papi Out? Bonds To Boston?

Posted 6/4/2008 on josh q. public

Josh Q. Public: It never entered my mind we could be wasting our time. What am I gonna do? What about me? Oh. What about me?. -Kenny Rogers Public Service Announcement: Ok, here we go! Big Papi . My favorite two words in the dictionary. The biggest badddest big time hitter that’s ever been borned. I don’t care what Dollar Bill James says. The biggest baddest ...

BONDS TO THE SAWKS??

Posted 6/3/2008 on The Slav's Baseball Blog - BASEBALL 24-7-365

FROM THE SPORTS LAW BLOG: http://sports-law.blogspot.com/2008/06/will-red-sox-sign-barry-bonds.html Will the Red Sox Sign Barry Bonds? With David Ortiz out at least a month with a wrist injury, there is speculation that the defending World Series Champions Boston Red Sox might consider signing the still-unsigned Barry Bonds to be the team's designated hitter. If the move happens, it would ...

Barry Bonds Is Not Going to the Sox

Posted 6/3/2008 on Fenway West

With the injury to Ortiz several sites ( Boston Sports Blog and MVN ) are speculating that the Red Sox might sign Bonds to fill the hole. It is not going to happens for the following reasons. 1. John Henry does not want alienate a huge part of Red Sox Nation by signing a player that is despised in Boston. 2. Ortiz could only be out for 1 month, Bonds has not played this season and would need ...

Replacing Ortiz

Posted 6/3/2008 on Baseball Musings

Lyflines would love to see Barry Bonds take over DH duties for the Red Sox while Ortiz is on the disabled list. Boston certainly has the financial power to pull off the deal....

Welcome Back Barry Bonds

Posted 6/3/2008 on Sabernomics

Boston Herald After injuring his left wrist during the Red Sox’ victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night, Ortiz learned yesterday he has tendon sheath damage that will keep him sidelined indefinitely. According to a source, Ortiz’ wrist will be immobilized for roughly the next month to determine whether the injury can heal on its own. If it cannot, the Red Sox ...

Could Fenway be Barry’s next home?

Posted 6/3/2008 on The MLB Source

On Monday night, shortly after dropping the finale of a four-game series in Baltimore, the Boston Red Sox revealed that David Ortiz will miss at least a month with a torn sheath ligament in his left wrist. While surgery is unlikely, according to manager Terry Francona, the possibility exists that Big Papi will spend the remainder of the 2008 season on the shelf. Ortiz’s ailment ...