Why isn't Bavasi on the phone with Jeff Borris/Bonds' Agent?

djwhokid · April 6th, 2008, 05:47 PM

The Mariners should be on the phone with Barry Bond's agent RIGHT NOW trying to get the Home Run King in Seattle as the DH.

Richie Sexson is done as a player. He needs to be designated for assignment. Vidro should be the new 1b and that creates a spot for Barry Bonds.

I think the positives of bringing Bonds far outweigh the negatives.

Besides, I don't want the Rangers or A's signing him:

Quote:

There would be no hesitation for Rangers manager Ron Washington, who said Saturday that he'd take Bonds in a heartbeat if he had the chance.

"I'd do it," Washington said. "I would. I'm a Barry Bonds fan. I've always been a Barry Bonds fan.

"He's going to help you win a lot of ballgames. That's what it's all about."

Star-Telegram.com: | 04/06/2008 | Sometime this year, Bonds will get a call

bedir than average · April 6th, 2008, 05:50 PM

Dump Sexson, Vidro and Cairo

The team is immediately better, whether Bonds is added or not.

JasonAChurchill · April 6th, 2008, 08:35 PM

I disagree.

Bonds is a complete distraction and a threat to disrupt.

We know Seattle is NEVER going to make that call, but I don't even think they SHOULD.

The DH spot should be the third or fourth spot they look to make upgrades, anyway. Try the OF, twice, then 1B/DH.

End the Vidro, Cairo and Wilkerson experiments, make Raul the 1B or DH, call up Wlad and Clement and make a deal for a solid all-around outfielder, if possible.

If possible, Sexson is covered when he starts looking worse. So far, he really hasn't been all that terrible.

April 6th, 2008, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	Dump Sexson, Vidro and Cairo The team is immediately better, whether Bonds is added or not. __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

April 6th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
JasonAChurchill Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 154	I disagree. Bonds is a complete distraction and a threat to disrupt. We know Seattle is NEVER going to make that call, but I don't even think they SHOULD. The DH spot should be the third or fourth spot they look to make upgrades, anyway. Try the OF, twice, then 1B/DH. End the Vidro, Cairo and Wilkerson experiments, make Raul the 1B or DH, call up Wlad and Clement and make a deal for a solid all-around outfielder, if possible. If possible, Sexson is covered when he starts looking worse. So far, he really hasn't been all that terrible.