Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
December 10, 2007
Conflicted Over Bonds

Blez at Athletics Nation is feeling conflicted over the possible signing of Barry Bonds:

All that being said, I can't see abandoning the team I love because it's doing something that it was designed to do and that's look for great deals in the open market of baseball. The A's should sign Bonds if he comes at a reasonable price. It's what Beane has done with this team the last several years. Bonds is exactly the kind of bargain that Beane loves. And it is all about business and doing whatever you can do to continue to be competitive being in a much smaller market. I love the A's because they try and seize opportunities when they present themselves. They've tried to be smarter than other teams and score where other teams were reluctant. Ironically, it seems like the same reason my love grew so much deeper for this team may wind up being the reason my love will be tested.

I've never been so conflicted in my 35-years of sports fanaticism. Thankfully, it's not a done deal and it still may never happen. It will not make me throw away all my A's memorabilia and abandon Athletics Nation. But it will most definitely make me realize that sometimes the things that you love the most about something can wind up being a fatal blow to that relationship. I'm learning that the hard way.

There are fans writing letters to the editor saying they won't be Athletics fans if Barry gets signed. My guess is that's just a vocal minority. If they sign Bonds, it certainly will be short term. My guess is most A's fans will hold their nose and enjoy the extra scoring he'll bring.


Posted by David Pinto at 02:21 PM | Free Agents | TrackBack (0)
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We've had the same problem in San Diego, where it's been rumored he might end up. I'm not sure what I'll do if that somehow happens, and I'm really hoping I never get to find out.

Posted by: Geoff Young at December 10, 2007 03:44 PM

Is he really much worse of a guy than Milton Bradley? Barry never insulted me personally so I don't mind having him on the team. I just know I like watching him hit that little white sum-bitch and seeing it fly out of the park.

Posted by: Mike Stoner at December 10, 2007 04:10 PM
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