Yankees discuss adding Bonds

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The Yankees discussed the possibility of signing home run king Barry Bonds yesterday during a high-level meeting in Tampa. "Everything was talked about," a person with knowledge of the meeting said. "There was no decision made to get him or not get him." Bonds' agent, Jeff Borris, refused to comment on the possibility of his client, who turned 44 yesterday, joining the Yankees. Hank Steinbrenner got the meeting off to a rousing start by talking about Bonds on the way in. "I'll mention it. We'll cover everything," Steinbrenner said of Bonds. "No stone will be left unturned." Bonds wasn't the only name mentioned at the table, where Hank and Hal Steinbrenner were joined by senior VP Felix Lopez, president Randy Levine, GM Brian Cashman, head of pro scouting Billy Eppler, minor league head Mark Newman and scout Gene Michael. The Yankees discussed Mariners lefty Jarrod Washburn, their top priority, Reds righty Bronson Arroyo, Pirates lefty reliever Damaso Marte, Braves lefty reliever Will Ohman, Rockies lefty reliever Brian Fuentes and Pirates outfielder Xavier Nady.

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July 25, 2008 05:34 AM ET

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the yankees are playing good right now , why ruin it with a MAJOR distraction like bonds , they need pitching help more than hitting

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July 25, 2008 06:01 AM ET

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Who knows. I highly doubt it. Just a rumor.

Bond 007

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July 25, 2008 06:05 AM ET

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Good rumor, LMAO. This would be a perfect end to the second half for the Yanks!

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July 25, 2008 06:08 AM ET

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This is funny

Hank Hill

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July 25, 2008 07:27 AM ET

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There's no discussion of adding Bonds; read the article. Someone said to Hank, "Are you going to talk about everyone?" And Hank said, "Yep, everyone."

And since "Everyone" includes Bonds, we have a headline. Get over it.

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July 25, 2008 07:44 AM ET

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Never gonna happen, ever.

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July 25, 2008 08:09 AM ET

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

HE WOULD BE SUCH A DISTRACTION IN THE CLUB HOUSE.

WE DON'T NEED THAT.

BUTTMAN

Kings Park , NY

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July 25, 2008 08:13 AM ET

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Bonds on the best team money can buy........why not...........he would fit in with the rest of the drug abusers. Oh almost forgot.......he would have to admit it first and then apologize.

Twins Fan...

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July 25, 2008 08:22 AM ET

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Dude- THAT would be hilarious!!!
DO IT!

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July 25, 2008 08:29 AM ET

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Bonds on the best team money can buy........why not...........he would fit in with the rest of the drug abusers. Oh almost forgot.......he would have to admit it first and then apologize.

Twins Fan 2 | 07/25/08, 08:13 AM

Morning Twink ... the best team money can buy, huh? Wait'll 64 sees that ... he's probably clicking away on his calculator right now ...

Atro Steals Yer Base

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July 25, 2008 08:36 AM ET

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Morning All!!
I am back to normal:))
Thanks for all of your well wishes.

I hope Bonds plays for the Yanks tonight!!!!!!

becca e. | 07/25/08, 08:33 AM

Good to hear it! Jeez, you woulda thunk you were having a triple bypass. I heard there was an all night candlelight vigil outside your hospital room window...

Atro Steals Yer Base

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July 25, 2008 08:37 AM ET

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How do you spell desperation?

LGP: Stanley Cup…

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July 25, 2008 08:48 AM ET

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Morning Twink ... the best team money can buy, huh? Wait'll 64 sees that ... he's probably clicking away on his calculator right now ...
Atro Steals Your Base | 07/25/08, 08:29 AM

Ifin he compares there spending to the Twins spending...........good luck.

Mornin Atro........!