Could Barry Bonds Sign with the Angels

Whoever takes him will suffer through a season of media, circus animals and losing. He needs a manager who won't put up with his crap. Let him get the record, fade off into the sunset, and disappear. Lou Piniella? Cubs? He could play 100 games, hit his 22 homers, and go away.

I agree. Any team that signs Bonds better know what they are getting into. Sure, There will be a windfall in dollars, especially as Bonds closes in on Hank Aaron. But the media attention will multiply four-fold, the steroid stigma will arrive in Bonds' new city, that team's front office will have to account for the steroid issue, and Bonds' arrival will likely split the fan base down the middle. Don't forget that Bonds was beloved in San Fransisco long before the allegations surfaced and Giants fans were generally supportive of him because of the tenure and the accomplishments. In a new city, that likely won't be the case because every baseball city outside of San Fran hates him already. And Barry himself will likely split the clubhouse down the middle because that's what he does.

But any National league chance (including San Francisco) would take a huge risk in signing Barry for all the reasons listed above in addition to his physical state - he can no longer cover any ground in the outfield and doesn't run the bases particularly well.

Good luck to whoever takes this leap of faith. Hope you know what you're getting into.

If Bonds were willing to play DH, it would be a great move for the Tigers as a team. Their offense would suddenly find it much easier to score runs if they had Bonds in the lineup.

I could be wrong, but if I recall, Bonds and Leyland didn't get along that well in Detroit. I think the Tigers need a veteran left-handed power hitter, but I don't think Bonds is the answer (what about a healthy Sean Casey? He seems to be a good fit for the Tigers).

^^ In Pittsburgh, I mean.

No way he does that! Not 22 HRs shy of Aaron. The reason he used the roids was to break the record.

Well I don't think he could adjust to AL pitching and no other NL would want him so ya I agree he resigns or retires.

He didn't use the roids to break the record. He used the roids, allegedly, because McGwire and Sosa were using the roids, allegedly. He knew he was better than them, so he thought he could level the playing field.

and he didn't use 'roids, he used Human Growth Hormone... totally different stuff.

very true Manny

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