Why The Blue Jays Should Sign Barry Bonds

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On the heels of a three game losing streak and the release of their biggest offensive free agent acquisition in years, something is missing with the Toronto Blue Jays. While no one could act as though Frank Thomas’ release is even remotely linked to the teams losing streak (Matt Stairs belted two homers tonight in place of Thomas), the Jays are in need of a jolt, something to give ... [link]

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Johnson, Bonds, Piazza
Published 4/25/2008 by Cork Gaines at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... I am convinced that by the All-Star break, we will have seen 30 different versions of "Why [insert MLB team] should sign Barry Bonds". The latest comes from Jays Nest who argues for the Blue Jays signing the all-time home run king. ...

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