Is Bonds an option?

[PaulRigdon]

The sheffield post got me thinking. What are the chances that the brewers would sign bonds if braun has an extend dl stint?

 

I would say pretty good if he'd come here on the cheap.

 

EDIT: Made title more relevant to January.

[joshjs]

I like this question. How bad do you want it, Brewerfan.net?

 

I'd do it.

[Tbadder]

It'll never happen for two reasons. Moral outrage, and the resulting ignorance.

[BADGERJOBOB]

I would take a gamble on signing Bonds and then bench Cameron and move Hart to center. A lefthanded bat that has a history of great on-base percentage. You then can sub Cameron for defensive purposes late in games and spell Braun and Hart from time to time. I think it is better than standing pat.

[markedman5]

The chances are 0 %.

[And That]

It depends entirely on how much the Brewers value team chemistry. I think the Brewers think they have a great clubhouse, and wouldn't want the inherent distractions that Bonds would bring. It would take the focus away from the group of guys that have been playing as a team all season. If Braun were out for a long period of time, Bonds would certainly help, but I give the Brewers a 1% chance of even breaking out the Rolodex to think about dialing Bonds' agent.

[endaround]

Braun would need to be out for the season to even contemplate this.

[chinabob99]

I wouldn't want that for many reasons, not the least of which being that Brian has promised to shut this site down if it ever happens.

[liveforoctober]

No chance.

 

Among the long list of reasons why not would be that Bonds' ago wouldn't let him sign less than a Roger Clemens type contract and the Brewers can't afford much more than a Jay Gibbons type deal at this point...

[sheetswannabe]

We dont need yet another cheater on this team. I vote No.

[GAME05]

i thought his agent said he'd sign for the minimum. if it were just about the money, some team would have eventually given in, because some team always does.

 

i actually think he'd be generally bearable on any team. he was a jerk when he had all the power, when he was the hero. now he's a dog without even a bark. he knows that if he were signed, if he even made a peep he'd be off the team in a heartbeat.

[superbraun]

NO! ABSOLUTELY NOT! I'd rather have no one out in left field before I'd want Bonds out there. Bonds is a piece of garbage. Besides, Kapler is a serviceable replacement for the time being. It's not like Braun is done for the year.

[MeanGreenMachine]

We dont need yet another cheater on this team. I vote No.

 

"yet another" - who is/are the current cheater(s)?

[PeaveyFury]

"yet another" - who is/are the current cheater(s)?

 

Gagne, I assume?

[Tbadder]

Methinks the kettle continues to blacken all of humanity.

[Diggr14]

Gagne, Turnbow, Cameron.... all have been mentioned or suspended for PEDs.

 

 

Bonds would be a bad signing. He's a complete cancer to clubhouses. Even if he wasnt.. i think it sends a bad message to young people.

[Sundown Kid]

A week ago people were freaking out, ready to bench or trade Prince Fielder for a couple of shoves. And now some people want to bring in Barry Bonds?????? Astounding.

[2008 world champs]

If he will play for 5 million and donate all of his money to the Cancer research... I would do it. and , it may help his image a little bit...

[kramnoj]

It was reported that he would sign for the minimum and that even the money he does make would be donated back to a local charity that would bring kids to games (IIRC).

 

At this point, he could be a better overall option than what Hart has been providing lately, but I don't think the team wants to bring Bonds into this clubhouse.

[endaround]

Hart last 7 days:

.348 .370 .696

 

last 14 days:

.348 .346 .587

 

No doubt Hart struggled much of July, but he's been on fire lately.

[ELCABALLO45]

If something happened like Braun was out for the season..

 

I hate Barry Bonds with a passion and it would never happen, but yeah. .I would sign him.

[Robideaux]

bench Cameron and move Hart to center.

Cameron has a higher On Base %...

 

Cameron has a higher Slugging %...

Cameron is a better fielder...

Yeah, let's bench him.

 

[fallingleaves]

I think it would be wise for the Brewers to sign Barry, a true batting professional who could DH for us if we made the World Series. I also think the young players would benefit from such a positive batting role model (as an athlete, of course). A .480 OBS his last season for the minimum? I am aghast that he remains unsigned.

[2008 world champs]

The Barry ship has hopefully sailed. I also hope the Rays pass on him because I like the Rays.

[DonMoney4Mgr]

Braun to right, hart to third, Bonds in left.

1) Durham

2) Hardy

3) Braun

4) Bonds

5) Fielder

6) Hart

7) Cameron

8) Kendall

 

I'd do it