Sep 21, 2007 3:55 pm US/Pacific
Bonds: Giants Will Not Bring Me Back In 2008
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS) ―
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Barry Bonds announced on his website that the San Francisco Giants would not be signing him for the 2008 season.
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Barry Bonds will not play professional baseball in 2008 as a San Francisco Giant, the slugger announced on his Web site Friday afternoon.
"Yesterday, I was told by the Giants that they will not be bringing me back for the 2008 season," Bonds wrote in a posting on his site. "During the conversation with (owner) Peter McGowan, I was told that my play this year far exceeded any expectations the Giants had, but that the organization decided this year would be my last season in San Francisco."
The Giants' management scheduled an official announcement for 8 p.m. EDT, but team officials would not immediately confirm Bonds statement.
"Although I am disappointed, I've always said baseball is a business -- and I respect their decision," Bonds continued. "However, I am saddened and upset that I was not given an earlier opportunity to properly say goodbye to you, my fans, and celebrate with the city throughout the season as I truly believe this was not a last minute decision by the Giants, but one that was made some time ago."
Bonds expressed disappointment, but vowed to play next season with another franchise.
"I don't have nor do I want any ill feelings towards the (Giants) organization, I just wish I had known sooner so we had more time to say our goodbyes and celebrate the best 15 years of my life," he wrote. "...but there is more baseball in me and I plan on continuing my career. My quest for a World Series ring continues."
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