Created Wed 13th Feb 2008 5:21pm PST by 
bcguelph
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Will Barry Bonds play professional baseball in 2008?
Settled as No
He wasnt picked up when the rosters were expanded on Sept. 1 and there are 2 games left in the season
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=3574054
Background:
Background: Reports that Federal prosecutors have unveiled a revamped indictment against Barry Bonds were a timely reminder that the home run leader still exists and is still unemployed.
Like I have said before, it saddens me that Bonds remains jobless. We are being deprived of a great story and the controversy/pantomime that a Bonds return would undoubtedly entail.
So what are the chances that I will get my wish and when is it likely to happen?
Before the All-star Break?
All-Star break of the 2008 season?
Hubdub says “unlikely” with “No” at 70%. This percentage looks likely to trickle up over the next two months in the absence of any rumored interest in Bonds in the short term.
At any stage in 2008?
This surprises me. Hubdub puts Bonds playing in the Major Leagues in 2008 at 55% as of May 15th. I would imagine that the logic underlying this percentage is that some contending team looking for offensive help will ignore the federal indictments and the distractions and offer Bonds a job.
But 50-50? I for one hope so, but at those odds, I’d opt for No.
by Donal (Sports Ed)
Like I have said before, it saddens me that Bonds remains jobless. We are being deprived of a great story and the controversy/pantomime that a Bonds return would undoubtedly entail.
So what are the chances that I will get my wish and when is it likely to happen?
Before the All-star Break?
All-Star break of the 2008 season?
Hubdub says “unlikely” with “No” at 70%. This percentage looks likely to trickle up over the next two months in the absence of any rumored interest in Bonds in the short term.
At any stage in 2008?
This surprises me. Hubdub puts Bonds playing in the Major Leagues in 2008 at 55% as of May 15th. I would imagine that the logic underlying this percentage is that some contending team looking for offensive help will ignore the federal indictments and the distractions and offer Bonds a job.
But 50-50? I for one hope so, but at those odds, I’d opt for No.
by Donal (Sports Ed)
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.
Forecast history %
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Settled as No on Sat 27th Sep 2008 5:21am PST
- Activity: H$70,694 |
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Comments: 1
Suspend date: Thu 30th Oct 2008 11:59pm PST
Settlement date: Sat 27th Sep 2008 5:21am PST
Initial likelihoods: Yes: 10%
Action history:
Created Wed 13th Feb 2008 5:21pm PST by bcguelph
bcguelph
Settlement requested Thu 25th Sep 2008 8:25am PST by bcguelph: At this point in the MLB season a team cannot sign someone like Bonds.
Please settle as NO.
bcguelph: At this point in the MLB season a team cannot sign someone like Bonds.
Please settle as NO.
Settlement requested Thu 25th Sep 2008 9:37pm PST by bcguelph: Bonds can't be picked-up and given a bat at this point in the season.
Please settle as NO.
bcguelph: Bonds can't be picked-up and given a bat at this point in the season.
Please settle as NO.
Settled as 'No' Sat 27th Sep 2008 5:21am PST by 
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: He wasnt picked up when the rosters were expanded on Sept. 1 and there are 2 games left in the season
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=3574054
mrperfkt: He wasnt picked up when the rosters were expanded on Sept. 1 and there are 2 games left in the season
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=3574054
Suspend date: Thu 30th Oct 2008 11:59pm PST
Settlement date: Sat 27th Sep 2008 5:21am PST details 
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