YANKS MOSTLY TALKED SHOP, BUT DID MENTION BONDS
TAMPA, Fla. — Barry Bonds in pinstripes? If nothing else, the Yankees talked about it.
After a three-hour meeting among high-ranking Yankees officials Thursday, co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner confirmed one of the topics was the indicted home run king, who turned 44 on Thursday.
“We covered everything, including Bonds,” Steinbrenner said. Steinbrenner wouldn’t say if the Yankees are interested in Bonds, but it appears unlikely the team will pursue him — partly because it’s so late in the season. Bonds’ agent, Jeff Borris, said the seven-time MVP would be willing to play for a prorated share of the $390,000 minimum and donate his salary to buy tickets for kids.
Footnotes.
The Cubs placed closer Kerry Wood on the disabled list because of a blister on his pitching hand and will make a corresponding move today, with Triple-A Iowa starter and former Notre Dame receiver Jeff Samardzija among the candidates.
• Shortstop Jimmy Rollins was yanked from Philadelphia’s lineup after arriving late to Shea Stadium because of traffic.
“You can’t change lights and stuff,” Rollins said.
• Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez headed home to the Dominican Republic following the death of his father. Pablo Jaime died Wednesday at age 79 after battling a form of brain cancer for more than a year.
• The Royals placed outfielder Joey Gathright (shoulder) on the 15-day DL and recalled outfielder Mitch Maier from Triple-A Omaha.
• The Padres activated catcher Josh Bard (ankle) and optioned catcher Luke Carlin to Triple-A Portland (Ore.). The Associated Press
