Tucson, Arizona | Published: 07.25.2008 • Barry Bonds in pinstripes? If nothing else, the Yankees plan to talk about it. New York officials gathered for high-level meetings at their spring training complex in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, a day off for the team before it begins an important three-game series at Boston. Missing injured sluggers Hideki Matsui and Jorge Posada, New York plans to consider ways to improve the team for the stretch run before the July 31 trade deadline. They've already added first baseman Richie Sexson, who was released by Seattle. Co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner acknowledged he'd mention Bonds in the talks. • With slugger David Ortiz apparently ready to come off the disabled list, the Red Sox optioned outfielder Brandon Moss to Triple-A Pawtucket. Ortiz is expected to be activated after he completed a...
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