Padres Will Not Sign Bonds*
MLB FLEECE FACTOR: Providing MLB rumors and deciding who gets FLEECED. —
... This news comes from Tim Sullivan of the San Diego Union-Tribune, who quotes Padres CEO Sandy Alderson as saying flatly, “We have no intention of signing Bonds. And that’s not a decision predicated on popular opinion, or one based on commercial success, but what we feel is appropriate for the franchise.” General Manager Kevin Towers adds, “He’s a great player and can certainly make a team much better. But we felt if we did sign him, he would all of a sudden become the face of our franchise.” ...
Barry Bonds next employer will not be the ...
Deadspin —
Barry Bonds next employer will not be the San Diego Padres. [San Diego Union-Tribune]
Bonds Creeps Toward the End
East Windup Chronicle —
Columnist Tim Sullivan thinks Barry Bonds would be a good fit for the Padres.
Barry Bonds is a perfect fit. That is, of course, if you happen to be looking for a bouncer.
I’m not sure what bar Sullivan is talking about here. I think dive bars in general can be ruled out, and a nightclub kind of scene, while — it might fit Bonds style personally, doesn’t seem to be the “perfect fit” Sullivan is talking about. For better or for worse here’s a list of bars near Petco Park.
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the metropolitans —
... his last years of arbitration and tacked on a few more. He will receive $3 million this season, followed by salaries of $6 million, $9 million and $10 million. The Yankees will have a $14 million option for 2012 or can pay a $2 million buyout. There is a $15 million option for 2013 with another $2 million buyout. Seems like a great deal for each side. Cano will never go hungry again and the Yankees get some nice value out of stellar production. I guess the fact that Sandy Alderson is their CEO means Bonds to the Padres would be rather ...
