Bonds?

[MoneyballMan]

Just perusing the mlb4u site and noticed on the list of players who could clear waivers and be traded in August that Bonds is on the list. Here's an interested possibility (pure speculation on my part), but do you think the Cubs could make a run at Bonds? Just tossing it out there to see what others think. I believe it's a very remote possibility, but it just got me wondering when I saw his name on that list.

[brettac1]

The Brewers could definitely use him.

[Brian the Automator]

Just curious.... If you clear waivers, does your no-trade clause still apply? I would have to think it does.

[MoneyballMan]

I believe it does and all I've been able to find is that he's indicated that he'd waive it to go to an AL club. But if that's true, I would sure think he may waive it to give a WS ring a shot. And then worry about signing with an AL club for '08 if he really wants to play another year.

[kgbaseball]

No chance for the Crew to get him, as he will cost about $20 million next season.

[Invader3K]

I'm thinking he's done after this year. He has the home run record, and doesn't need all the scrutiny anymore. He'll tease signing with another club this off-season, then make a speech about how his body is starting to wear down and he's accomplished what he wanted to, and call it a career.

[kgbaseball]

He said he wants to play in 08. Also, he has the chance of getting 3,000 hits and 2,000 RBI.

[Invader3K]

I know he's said that. I just wonder if he wants to risk continuing to be in the spotlight, and having his medical history scrutinized.

[BrewCrewForever]

Bonds will play in 08'. And probably still be damn good. Probably as a DH somewhere in the AL. Possible teams from what I have heard are Oakland, Anaheim and New York. If he stays in the NL as a LF I have heard San Diego.

[brewdude15]

i'm thinking that he stays in SF, now that he has the record.

[Point Beer Is Best]

i'm thinking that he stays in SF, now that he has the record.

People probably said that about Hank Aaron, too.

 

[Invader3K]

I think San Fran won't want him back after this season. They probably know they need to get younger, and better defensively. I doubt Bonds seriously figures into their '08 plans.