Red Sox Not Interested In Bonds

The Red Sox won't acquire another bat in Ortiz's absence. They have too many internal options that can get them through the next month. Besides, Bonds wouldn't have played in Boston. It's too "racist" if you remember his comments from last year (or maybe the year before).

Does anyone actually believe at this point in time that Bonds will play again? I don't see it happening at all. I think there's a better chance that someone ponies up the money for Sammy Sosa than Bonds.

the only interested party with Bonds is Congress, and the only team that wants to sign him long term is prison.

the sox will handle this internally, with either chris carter, brandon moss, sean casey or manny rameriz (highly unlikely for him since he hates dhing)

If Ortiz doesn't need surgery and he's healthy in a month, then it would be stupid to sign Bonds. However, if Papi is out for sure, then Boston would have to sign Barry in order to pursue a World Series. I still like the Jays for Barry though.

“Not going to happen and it's not true anyway.”

…Are you that sure a Ortiz-less lineup can fend off TB, Tor and even NY the rest of the way? Let alone overcome an Anaheim team that he almost single handedly sends home every year… The RedSox are a really, really good team ~ but without Ortiz the teams dynamic changes. I think most would consider him the single hardest hitter to replace on the team; it makes a big difference…

"However, if Papi is out for sure, then Boston would have to sign Barry in order to pursue a World Series."

Probably the dumbest thing I've read on this board.

It's not "Red Sox glory" that is making people question your logic. It's the deeper understanding that Barry Bonds is not the only short-term DH solution, coupled with awareness of the fact that he might not even be the best short-term DH solution.

For the record, I'm one of the few who thinks the Red Sox should have looked closer at signing Bonds, chemistry-be-damned. But that does not make your absolutist stance any more rational. Bonds could no doubt be a difference-maker. But this is a far cry from what your proposing -- that he's the ONLY solution.

Yes, have the Sox sign Barroids and have the clubhouse demeanor and camaraderie which has been built up over the past 5 years go to piss. That's probably the best method of getting to the post-season I've ever heard.

If you think stats are the only thing that gets a team to the WS you're a sad, sad individual. Believe it or not, there is an emotional side which would likely be destroyed by the addition of Bonds.

Also, perhaps you are unaware of how business is done in the land of the Fens. The ownership recognizes that money isn't made strictly on the field. The interaction and appreciation of the fans has been as big a role in their business model as making sure they have players which can achieve the goal of winning. They know that if Bonds was signed the fans would be very unhappy with it.

It comes down to this, if your team is so reliant on a single player that you're not going to the playoffs without him, well you're not a WS team. An Ortizless Sox are not in trouble. A middle order of Youk, Manny, Lowell, Tek, and Drew still can go toe to toe with most offenses. Add to that, Boston has a different kind of lineup phillosophy with Ellsbury leading off (before anyone scoffs and reminds me of Damon, I'll remind you he wasn't as big of a runner that Ellsbury is) and just an overall more speed in the lineup.

Carter and Moss will be fine as replacements. They won't replace the numbers of Ortiz, but it's not like the team will fall apart without Ortiz.

Another interesting note, Rotoworld commented this was the best time for this to happen and it's strangely true. Boston during this span has 9 games in National League ballparks. You don't have to worry about the Youk/Lowell/Ortiz conundrum.

Serious question....how do Bonds' pending judicial matters factor into the schedule for the rest of the season? Would his perjury trial start up during the playoffs?

Bonds won't have to go to court until after this season is over. Since the prosecution had to redo their charges, the thing was pushed back so the only thing Bonds might have to do is show up for court to hear when the trials will start. Nothing that'll change really.

The guy is one of the most surly characters and it would only take a very strong GM/Manager to be able to handle him. I think Boston would be okay for a year with him on the team for the rest of the season. IT's not like he'll be the only star ...

good team chemistry is the result of winning, not whether or not your teammates are nice to you....why do people constantly overplay this? if team chemistry is that important you guys would still have Kevin Millar.....

there are plenty of examples of teams that won despite their teammates not getting along with each other.....I may be setting myself up here, but baseball players really aren't as thin-skinned and emotional as we make them out to be....

"theillen, trust me when I say your arguement doesn't hold water. If Theo tomorrow signs Clemens, Bonds, orchastrates a trade for Arod, and releases Tek... you'll still buy tickets to see the Sox and you'll still cheer them on"

Sure, I'll still cheer on the Sox. But, I'll also boo Bonds whenever he steps up to bat. See, I'm not a blind homer. I'm objective in my fandom. So much so that I don't see the Celtics winning the NBA Finals.

theillen: actually you are not objective in your fandom, you're subjective....which means "good guys" are more important to you than winning....to me, being a fan means supporting the name on the front, not the name on the back.....

as far as nicknames, I'm not sure if they should be topical or not....but Barriods is the type of crap I'd expect from my dad....and besides, nicknames are sort of terms of endearment, and I don't think Bonds has earned one...

“good team chemistry is the result of winning, not whether or not your teammates are nice to you....why do people constantly overplay this? if team chemistry is that important you guys would still have Kevin Millar.....”

…Besides, (like countless players before him) Bonds has problems with the Media, but we hear mixed input from players he has shared a clubhouse with. Many of the players we have heard negative from also seemed to have ulterior motives ~ and of course the Media does. The whole “he will ruin or chemistry” thing seems it is little more than the fallback complaint for when ya want to complain about him, instead of something of substance…

…Of course Bonds isnt the only option that the Sox will have if they need to replace Ortiz for the remainder of the year ~ but he is the only one which will cost nothing more than cash. Someone like Dunn is a great fit in my mind, but Dunn cost more cash and multiple prospects ~ while almost certainly providing less production. But as a non-BoSox fan, I hope they don’t sign him because I don’t want them to be near unstoppable ~ leading me to say, I hope you Barry-Hating fans get your wish…

theillien: http://dictionary.reference.com/

scatterbrian: "theillien: http://dictionary.reference.com"

If this is an attempt to somehow prove me wrong as to what a nickname is, maybe you should have done a search on it first yourself.

"1. a name added to or substituted for the proper name of a person, place, etc., as in affection, ridicule, or familiarity"

You'll notice it says "ridicule". Much like I had said nicknames can be.

If that isn't your intention, maybe you should put your passive-aggressive nature aside and simply say what you mean.