Who should sign Barry Bonds?

• RollingWave

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  Are you factoring in the issue that Bonds is likely going to play more games as a DH then LF? and in the M's case. they could potentially move Vidro to second if Lopez continue to suck, yeah Vidro would be attrocious with the glove and probably break downhimself. but still.

   

  One could also looking at this from a marketing stand point. some of the lesser teams that want to prove something (like you know, go over 70 wins for the first time in team history *cough* Tampa *cough* ) might be more inclined to sign him too.

   

   

  Posted 3/4/2008 [reply] [flag]

  • studes

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    It appears that he is considering the difference in at bats.  From the article: "Let's further assume that as a left fielder, Bonds is good for 350 at-bats, and as a DH, 400 at-bats."

    Posted 3/4/2008 [reply] [flag]

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Odds and Ends: Lowry, Mantei, Inge
Published 3/4/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... year, with Mike Arbuckle the other main candidate.  Meanwhile, Bob Ford thinks the Phils should've paid $200K for Cole Hamels' happiness. Looks like Matt Mantei's comeback attempt may come to an end.  Despite Jim Leyland's comments, you have to think Dave Dombrowski will troll the market for relievers.  Leyland also talked about how he's not going to force Brandon Inge to catch. Jeff Sackmann discusses some clubs that would stand to gain around three wins by signing ...

Open Thread, 3/4: Padres vs Giants
Published 3/4/2008 by Dex <info@gaslampball.com> at Gaslamp Ball
I fully expect us to beat the Giants 28-3 or so. I'll be a little disappointed if we can't pull double digits. Drama was too lazy to write a diary today found some interesting online tidbits, so he sent me the first Barry Bonds speculation article that doesn't mention San Diego, which is a relief, since it shows that people are listening. He also sent ...

A Few Links
Published 3/5/2008 by R.J. Anderson <info@beyondtheboxscore.com> at Beyond the Box Score
J.C. Bradbury defends Jeff Loria's actions as Marlins' owner. If you've read me you know I strongly dislike Loria, but Bradbury presents an interesting case none the less. Jeff Sackmann, remember that guy? Looks at which team should sign Barry Bonds. It's rare I'd get excited over an injury, but I feel a bit relieved that Noah Lowry does have one and yesterday's meltdown wasn't purely mental. Somewhat interesting look at a new metric being developed, DPI, Dominant Pitcher Indicator. Hat tip to Repoz at BTF. Picture of the day: Tampa ...

Olney On Bonds And The Mets
Published 3/7/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... makes a pretty strong case for the Mets signing Barry Bonds.  Bonds is a lot like Moises Alou, only a better hitter with more baggage.  Jeff Sackmann only saw six teams as possible fits for Bonds; the Alou injury might make the Mets the seventh (although Alou missing a month of the regular season was a given).  The Mets could get a ton of value from left field if they somehow kept these two from being injured simultaneously. ...