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awc1230 said 09/22, 06:42 PM
A few things i would like to point out. First off, most teams would be worse off with the addidtion of Bonds, and Ill get to that later, but you have a few things wrong. Posada MIGHT not even be on the Yankees next year. He is a free agent who will demand a lot of money after the year he's had. Also Mariano Rivera was extremely upset that the Yankees front office refused to give him an extension in the off-season, so who knows what will happen to Mariano. With the young pitchers on the NYY, and Mariano having aged a bit, its not 100% sure that hell be a Yankee next year. Regardless, NYY could lose A-rod this offseason, who is a big part of their lineup. Barry Bonds has a great OBP and still gets pitched around. Bonds would not distract Jeter or the other team captains. Jeter has always been untouchable, so I dont see how the Bonds drama would leak to him.

I think because of his ego, it would be worse if he signed with a team that needs to get on the right track, like the D-Rays. Bonds only sets a bad example to young prospects like Delmon Young, Upton, Guzman, etc. Players on the Yankees wont follow in Bonds footsteps because they know better.

awc1230 said 09/22, 07:14 PM
The first part of my arguement was just stating that not everything in yours isnt completely true. Posada is still a free agent who wants to get paid. He MIGHT not be with the Yankees. Thats all Im saying. A-rod leaving leaves an offensive hole, which Bonds can help out.

Im saying Bonds would be a horrible addition for the D-Ray specifically because young prospects always look up to the vets. Also, bringing drama to the D-Rays clubhouse isnt something their used to. The D-Rays arent used to popularity or heavy media coverage. But, its just another walk in the park for the Yankees. Also, Bonds is a different style of play. Look at the D-Rays. over half of their team could go out and steal bases. The D-Rays are based on youth and speed. However, Bonds is old and fits the Yankee style of play better. Hes a homerun hitter who takes walks. Bonds also rarely strikes out. The Yankees have few young exiting players in the everyday lineup (NOT INCLUDING PITCHERS), therefore the Yankees dont base their offense on speed.

Im not saying the Yankees are going to go out there and sign Bonds, but they wouldnt be hurt the most by any means.

awc1230 said 09/23, 02:17 AM
If the alltime homerun leader and future hall of famer offers you advice. You listen. Thats different than jumping off a **** bridge. If your a prospect trying to get a position on a team, you will go to a veteran if you have the chance. But, does the D-Rays office want to risk having ego and attitude problems around these young promising prospects? NO. The D-Rays have young players like Delmon Young an d BJ Upton that they cannot afford being around an ego like Bonds. Young already threw a bat at an ump in the minors, so if im the D-Rays, the last thing i want to do is bring in a player who can have an effect on other players in a negative way. The Yankees are used to players with big egos. They deal with it. And mainly, they can win with it. The Yankees offense could have holes next year. Damon, and 1b have been offensive problems as of late. And A-rod might leave. If Bonds is cheap, on a free agent year with not that much talent, Bonds wouldnt be as bad of an option as you think.

Basically, the Yankees have dealt with players with egos like this before, and they've proved they can win with it. However, the D-Rays are still looking for an identity in this league with a young