Why Would Somebody Not Hire This Man?
Barry Bonds and Kenny Lofton are unsigned free agents. The MLB Players Association is so flabbergasted at this development they’ve launched an investigation. After all, why would nobody would be interested in a disgraced steroid user and a 41-year-old, zero-tool centerfielder?
Think about it. Bonds’ walks would more than make up for the biggest fan backlash in league history, and Lofton’s .300 slugging percentage would be a small price to pay for a guy so old you would need Torii Hunter to play the other two outfield positions.
Frankly, I’m surprised the MLBPA is stopping there. Why aren’t they also investigating how Mike Maroth remains a free agent? He had a 6.89 ERA last year and a 12.91 ERA in three Triple A starts this year. Who doesn’t need that kind of production?
It’s obvious there’s some kind of owner collusion that’s designed to keep unproductive players out of baseball, and it’s nice to see the MLBPA has taken a break from fighting steroid testing in order to address it.
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