11am UPDATE: ESPN.com reports that San Diego's Brian Giles will likely veto a trade to Boston, which claimed Giles on waivers. the Sox and Pads would like to work something out, but Giles's veteran status gives him veto power. By nixing the deal, he denies himself a fantastic opportunity to win a World Series. He's been to the playoffs several times but this year's Sox are his best bet to go all the way (especially if he joins the team). I guess he's more comfortable staying in his home town and dwelling in the cellar. Reminds me of the Fred McGriff situation in 2001 when he refused to go from Tampa to the Cubs.
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Saturday's game features the 50th anniversary outfielder reunion, and everyone's abuzz about Barry. What, Mike Kingery and Jim Howarth aren't enough?
Will or won't Bonds participate? His publicist told our local scribes that he's on vay-kay in Hawai'i, but it's all a little too cagey for me. On his regular radio spot on KNBR, Duane Kuiper said a bit tongue-in-cheekly he expects Bonds to parachute in at the last moment. If he does, it would be a great practical joke to have fake sheriff's officials waiting on the ground with a subpoena.
What do you think? Are the wounds of last year's separation too raw? Is Bonds holding out for a fat appearance fee? Do you want him to be there?
