Barry Bonds to the Tampa Bay Rays?

I first heard this rumor this morning on ESPN's Mike and Mike in the Morning. The Rays front office are discussing it, and if Bonds is willing to take a pay cut, this makes sense. I then did some research and found this humorous 11 reasons why Barry Bonds will play for the Tampa Bay Rays.

11. because all things disgraceful feel at home in Tampa.

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!


HAHA I love it. In all seriousness though, the Rays need to weight their options. Is he going to worth what he brings in terms of offense and leadership he brings to your team? OF COURSE. Is he worth the perjury and publicity that comes with him? That's what they are going to debate, and that is why Bonds is still a free agent right now.