Would you pick up Barry Bonds? Does he bring enough to the plate and to the box office to make all the headaches, attitude and reputation worth it?
2007-12-01 11:04:47 · 25 answers · asked by kinky_scotty 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I just couldn't bring myself to give millions to a guy that is that unpopular every in the spot except SF.
2007-12-01 11:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by penhead72 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I'll just say I'm the GM of the Tigers (favorite team). They need a big left-handed bat. However, I would not pick up Barry. I think his attitude would hurt team chemistry. Plus, with all this jail stuff going on, just too much risk involved.
2007-12-01 14:21:14 · answer #2 · answered by McMoose--RIPYAHS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It honestly depends totally on your scenario. Barry Bonds isn't popular outside of the Bay Area, so you can't really use him to boost attendance. If you're an American League team looking for a strong DH, then perhaps. He could be a useful piece to a team like the Athletics who need a little more power in their lineup to compete with the Angels. Plus, he doesn't move out of California, so he can still draw his faithful fans. Anywhere else, I'm not sure. No one else really can use him. Add on to the fact that his knees won't let him play in the field too much. I think the A's as a DH or nothing.
2007-12-01 11:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by oni_link_04 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Short answer, no. Long answer, you have to consider his reputation as a distraction, his age, and his indictment. If the indictment goes through and he is found guilty of perjury or obstructing justice, then he most likely won't be playing anytime soon. Also, with his age there is very little chance he will continue to play at the level he has for the past few years.
2007-12-01 14:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by saw2135 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. He's not worth anything. I would never pick up Barry Bonds.
2007-12-01 11:52:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No - there's no upside. His trial is expected to begin sometime in the spring, which would keep him in San Francisco for Spring Training and the first couple months of the season. If he is convicted (which is at least a 50% chance), then you've lost him for the season. Even if he's not, the only utility you'll get is the additional ticket revenue from people coming to the stadium to boo him.
2007-12-01 11:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by JerH1 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why would any GM sign Bonds to a contract, when there is no benefit on or off the field.
2007-12-01 15:46:38 · answer #7 · answered by pedrooch 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Lakers fan in the '70's we hoped Bird would break his arm before we played the Celtics, and Parrish would get the flu, and Ainge would just shut up.....
But we hated McHale...'cause he killed us....
But if somehow we would have got him, we would have loved him...
Same with Bonds....he 's loved in SF, and hated everywhere else, because he's been personally responsible for kicking our teams all around the yard for 15 years,,
If your team got him, and he helped you win a pennant, you'd cheer him too.
That said, I would sign him if, and only if..
1. He understood his role
2. A short term contract
3. An out clause if his current troubles don't go away
4. My team is otherwise very close to pennant winning caliber
5. I have the dough to spare, as in if he fails..well it's only money..
6. He hires his own hat band stretcher....
There are worse risks out there..
I'd rather sign Bonds than Colon for example..
2007-12-01 12:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by Steve M 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If he doesn't go to jail and I was an A.L. team so he can DH. Because he can still hit, he has a high on base percentage and he brings in fans or the exact opposite ether way people would come and see him
2007-12-01 13:10:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes I would. For about 5-7 million and a one-year deal. Of which, you would get back by the All-Star back from the boosted attendance and constant media coverage.
2007-12-01 12:45:09 · answer #10 · answered by D ROCK 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋