Source: Bonds-Yankees Deal Imminent

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Richie Sexson, not Barry Bonds, will be your newest Yankee
Published 7/17/2008 by 'Duk at Big League Stew
This morning, a blog I had previously never heard of — MLB News Online — posted an item saying that Barry Bonds and the Yankees were close to a deal and that it was "anticipated forthwith."  I didn't put much stock into the site's "confidential clubhouse source" and that was before my Y! Sports colleague Tim Brown backed up my hunch with good evidence. While sniffing out the report's validity (or lack thereof), Brown was told by Bonds' agent Jeff Borris that the rumor was "not true." ...

Blog You’ve Never Heard Of Lands The Biggest Scoop Since Gerd Heidmman Found Hitler’s Diaries
Published 7/17/2008 by GC at Can't Stop The Bleeding
... Hey, it’s not like I’ve ever been steered wrong before by MLBnewsonline.com. OK, so I’ve never actually seen MLBnewsonline.com until today.  That’s not to say the site might not have some highly credible sources, the sort that would prefer to communicate with the mysterious “Bronx Bomber” than say, Peter Gammons or Ken Rosenthal.  Prepare to TOPPLE, MSM, it’s the dawn of a whole new era in making shit up sports journalism. ...

Clarification on Barry Bonds' 'Talks' with Yankees
Published 7/17/2008 by Greg Fieg (noreply@blogger.com) at MLB Rumors by MLBnewsonline.com
The Bronx Bomber's report that former Giants outfielder Barry Bonds is in contract negotiations with Yankees general manager Brian Cashman comes from a source within the Yankees organization, though not through conventional channels. The variously reported denials eminating from the office of Bonds' agent Jeff Borris give us pause, but the world of free agent signings and negotations, historically being one of thrusts and parries, blocks and feints, cannot absolutely be taken at face value. There is no intent here to cast aspersion ...

The Perils of Bloggers Trying to Break News
Published 7/18/2008 at FanHouse
... Earlier today, an blogger named Jose Aguirre (posting under the pseudonym "Bronx Bomber") made a bold announcement on MLBNewsOnline.com: ...

This Week's Links (7/14-7/18)
Published 7/18/2008 by Vegas Watch (noreply@blogger.com) at Vegas Watch
The All-Star Game was exciting. I think we all know what made the difference for the AL. Adam Ottavino, future ace. This Liriano situation is very entertaining. I understand how it's a tough decision for Bill Smith; it's not like he has Livan Hernandez in his rotation or anything. Well, this was successful. Greg Norman was 500:1 to win the tournament before the British Open. Then he shot 70, and was 100:1. Then he shot a 70 again, and now he's 20:1. This would make for some good TV on Sunday ...

Barry Bonds Deal Hinges on Hideki Matsui
Published 7/18/2008 by The Bronx Bomber (noreply@blogger.com) at MLB Rumors by MLBnewsonline.com
... A number of other media outlets, however, cast considerable skepticism on the original report, including the New York Daily News: ...

…. About time
Published 7/18/2008 by John at Only Baseball Matters
Seems like Barry Bonds might be swinging a bat again: Embattled former Giants slugger Barry Bonds has entered into formal contract negotiations with the Yankees, and a consummation of the deal is anticipated forthwith, a confidential clubhouse source told MLBNewsOnline.com. I’ve read nothing significant about this in the NY paper…. well, by nothing, I mean, nothing but reporters asking Cashman if he’s considering signing Bonds, and Cashman saying something like, “We’re considering all possibilities ...