Posted on 02/19/2008 5:03:29 PM PST by tjeff1776
Yes, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays finished 66-96 (.407) during the 2007 MLB season, the worst team in the league (again), and an even 30 games behind the first place Boston Red Sox. But, so what? Do you think that Barry Bonds has never welcomed a challenge before in his life? Come on.
Here's why Barry will be a Ray:
10. Barry Bonds is a coastal guy; loves the water because it is good for his health (also; see #1)
9. Tampa Bay has openings in all positions, especially left field
8. Barry Bonds could play DH and LF and nobody will care one way or another (he'll bat twice, and nobody will care; once a cheater....)
7. Tampa Bay is not really a hockey or football town, it REALLY loves its BASEBALL!!! Honest!
6. ROI, return on investment: Barry Bonds will pay for himself in a week or 2
5. The scientologists in Clearwater can help him get clean and will provide him with a new view of reality
4. Bobby Bonds once mumbled to young Barry about all the classy bars and escorts there
3. Oakland doesn't want him and can't afford him
2. The Los Angeles Dodgers don't want him and can afford him
1. Tampa Bay is on the water and Barry Bonds may need a quick escape route if the heat is on!
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11. because all things disgraceful feel at home in Tampa.
Bonds can still play at a pretty high level - but no one is going to sign him until he is acquitted.
And your beef with Tampa stems from ...?
Daryl Strawberry used to get arrested there all the time.
St. Pete has a lot of retirees his age.
I think somehow he will end up playing part of the year in Detroit because of his friendship with Jim Leyland. He wants a ring.
Just a thought....
nice add regarding Jose, Jeeves
why did I forget Daryl ???? isn’t he back in baseball or something?
He’s too old isn’t he? He played with the Phillies and their minor league team and training is in Clearwater
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