Barry Bonds

Bonds Won’t Join Independent Leagues

By Tim Dierkes | June 25, 2008 at 8:09pm CDT

According to his agent Jeff Borris, free agent outfielder Barry Bonds will not sign with an independent league team. Borris believes Bonds’ ’07 season is proof enough that he can contribute at the big league level.

All 30 teams passed on Bonds, even at the league minimum. The fear of distraction is that strong.

Odds and Ends: Fujikawa, Inge, Haren, Jacque

By Tim Dierkes | June 17, 2008 at 1:26pm CDT

Today’s collection of links…

SI.com’s Jon Heyman does not believe Omar Minaya’s job is in jeopardy.
New blog to check out: NPB Tracker. Patrick’s goal is to provide a reliable source of information on Japanese leagues to an American audience. He’s already got a name for us to watch: reliever Kyuji Fujikawa. He’d like to be posted, but that’s up to the Hanshin Tigers.
Brandon Inge is up for full-time catching in ’09, even if it’s not his preference.
The D’Backs discussed an extension with Dan Haren, but talks broke off. They could rekindle. He’s signed cheaply through 2010 already.
The Tigers would’ve been interested in Barry Bonds if they didn’t have Gary Sheffield, according to Jim Leyland.
Jacque Jones has cleared waivers but hasn’t decided whether to accept a minor league assignment from the Marlins.
RotoAuthority looks at Chase Headley from a fantasy perspective.
Pretty interesting comments from Bill Bavasi on Erik Bedard. Watch video of Bavasi’s press conference here.

Odds and Ends: Viciedo, Gibbons, Uribe, Danks

By Tim Dierkes | June 11, 2008 at 10:08am CDT

Today’s link collection.

The Yankees are in the mix for Cuban third baseman Dayan Viciedo, as are 13 other clubs.
The Mets designated Abraham Nunez for assignment. Well, it was fun while it lasted.
Hank Steinbrenner gets a monthly magazine column…this should be interesting.
Jay Gibbons is begging for a minor league deal. Might make sense to join an independent league and prove himself. Additionally, Barry Bonds’ agent has talked to all teams and can’t get a bite at the minimum salary.
Juan Uribe wants to stay with the White Sox. In the same article, John Danks sounds open to a long-term deal.
Not rumor-related, but I found this Tom Verducci piece about Chipper and .400 interesting.
Buster Olney says Freddy Garcia should be able to pitch a simulated game by month’s end.

Rosenthal’s Latest: Roberts, Bonds, Dunn

By Tim Dierkes | June 9, 2008 at 8:28am CDT

Ken Rosenthal has a new column; let’s discuss.

Rosenthal notes that many contenders will need relief help come July. We’ve got a list of available relievers here.
The Brewers are interested in second baseman Brian Roberts. Rosenthal suggests they offer Rickie Weeks for Roberts and another player. Rosenthal notes that the various rumored springtime Cubs offers are now off the table.
Barry Bonds is not a consideration for Boston even if David Ortiz’s injury becomes long-term. Rosenthal believes Adam Dunn could be on the radar under that scenario.

Odds & Ends: Beckham, Bedard, Bonds, Mulder

By Nat Boyle | June 8, 2008 at 10:05am CDT

Lots of high profile players in today’s Odds & Ends:

The Rays have opened contract discussions with first overall pick Tim Beckham, says Marc Topkin.
Phil Rogers of the Chicago Sports Tribune suggests we add Erik Bedard to the list of starting pitchers who may be available at the trade deadline. More appropriately, Rogers also notes the M’s will most likely hold on to Bedard through 2009, a far more likely outcome.
Also in the longshot rumor department, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle speculates on Barry Bonds playing for the Red Sox. Personally, I would predict there’s a 0.0% chance Bonds plays in Boston.
In that same piece by John Shea, Mark Mulder could be done. He’s rejecting the idea of a third surgery and attempting to alter his delivery to remain effective and pain free.
Will Carroll reports Jeremy Bonderman has undergone surgery to overcome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – as I understand it, a pinched vein causing a blood clot – and will need a minimum of 6 months to a year of recovery time. This should keep Armando Gallaraga and Dontrelle Willis in the rotation.

By Nat Boyle

Olney’s Latest: Bonderman, Perez, Wolf, Bonds

By Nat Boyle | June 7, 2008 at 10:02am CDT

Buster Olney makes some noise on a quiet Saturday:

There is concern Jeremy Bonderman has a circulation problem in his shoulder or arm which would quiet Jayson Stark’s inquiry as to whether or not the Tigers would deal him for (more) offense.
Willie Randolph keeps the faith with starter Oliver Perez but, as Olney points out, "if [Perez] were to be dropped from the rotation, it would be an enormous hit for a pitcher expected to be among the better free agents in the fall." I’ll say.
Randy Wolf ups his trade value (and likelihood) with every good start. He’s 3-1 at Petco with a 2.38 ERA compared to 1-3 with a 5.38 ERA on the road. Maybe the Padres should try to get him a few extra starts at home to up his value.
Barry Bonds’ trial was set for next March; however, this doesn’t change his odds of playing, says Olney, because everyone already expected the date to be set after the season.

By Nat Boyle

Red Sox Not Interested In Bonds

By Tim Dierkes | June 4, 2008 at 11:14am CDT

According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald, a club source said Barry Bonds is "not a fit" for the Red Sox. David Ortiz may be ready to play in July, anyway.

Bonds will continue to wait for a phone call. I believe he would’ve put aside negative feelings for Boston, had the Red Sox come calling. Just for the fun of it, the following contending teams have gotten below-average production out of the DH spot: Indians, Tigers, Angels, Twins, Blue Jays. You could probably find a reason for each of these clubs to pass on Bonds, however.

Odds and Ends: Griffey, Baek, German, Wells

By Tim Dierkes | May 22, 2008 at 11:06am CDT

Here’s today’s link collection.

Hal McCoy seems fairly certain that Ken Griffey Jr. will play out the season with the Reds.
Dejan Kovacevic has heard that the Pirates are torn between Pedro Alvarez and Tim Beckham at #2.
Cha Seung Baek has been DFA’d, and this time he might be claimed. He could have a career as a fifth starter somewhere.
John Brattain explains why he feels teams are colluding against Barry Bonds.
The Rangers DFA’d reliever Franklyn German; Evan Grant explains why.
The Indians claimed reliever Oneli Perez from the White Sox. Baseball America says the six-fingered pitcher has attitude questions.
According to Buster Olney, David Wells is still waiting by the phone hoping for a team to call.
RotoAuthority examines Daniel Cabrera’s hot start.

Rosenthal’s Latest: Lidge, Daniel Cabrera, Bonds, Edmonds

By Tim Dierkes | May 13, 2008 at 9:10am CDT

Ken Rosenthal has a new column up. I put the Griffey info in a separate post; let’s discuss the rest.

Rosenthal suggests that Brad Lidge would be harder to replace than Pat Burrell, and for that reason the Phillies will make a bigger effort to re-sign him. I imagine Phillies fans would prefer that course of action. The problem? The Phillies have little chance of offering four years, according to Jayson Stark.
The Rangers will face a delicate situation in coming years: moving Michael Young to a different position. The chain reaction could make Hank Blalock available. Blalock has a club option for ’09 at $6.2MM.
Aside from Rick Porcello replacing Kenny Rogers at some point, the questionable Detroit rotation is set and signed through 2010.
One scout seems to think Daniel Cabrera has turned the corner and shouldn’t be traded. He’ll become a free agent after the 2010 season and earns $2.875MM this year.
Though it might be seen as a desperation move, the Tigers don’t have much to lose by signing Barry Bonds. Gary Sheffield endorsed it.
Rosenthal says the Rays and Jays are teams with "possible interest" in Jim Edmonds but are likely to pass. That leaves the Cubs.
Will Jason Giambi find a job next year after the Yankees decline his option? He plans to try.
The Red Sox asked about Mark Loretta during Spring Training as "infield insurance." Rosenthal suggests the Sox consider Omar Vizquel, a defensive upgrade over Julio Lugo.

Rosenthal’s Full Count: Bonds, Webb, Hanley

By Nat Boyle | May 11, 2008 at 12:21pm CDT

Let’s hit up Ken Rosenthal’s latest Full Count video:

Rosenthal thinks the Tigers should sign Barry Bonds. Sure, Detroit already has too many DHs, and Bonds wouldn’t help their need for improved defense and speed, but they absolutely need another lefthanded bat. Rosenthal points out that the team is 11-20 in games started by RHP. As for the fear of a clubhouse problem, Gary Sheffield – who has feuded with Bonds in the past – has no problem and I would presume that the other players, particularly veterans, on the Tigers would echo that sentiment.
The 3-year contract extension for Brandon Webb does not have "a lot of momentum." Like Jake Peavy last year, Webb is looking for around 3 years, 52 million despite being 2 years older than Peavy.
KR loves the Hanley deal. It keeps them from having to deal another player before his contract becomes too expensive and that there shouldn’t be any concern for Hanley’s production to drop off.

By Nat Boyle

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