Barry Bonds’ Trial Date TBD… Delayed For Up to 6 Months
Baseball News from L.A. Times
Prosecutors’ appeal of key ruling on evidence is a setback for defense, which had momentum going into Barry Bonds‘ trial. It also means there is a chance a new judge would be needed.
A decision by federal prosecutors to appeal a key ruling in the Barry Bonds perjury trial could delay the trial for six months or more, a setback for the defense, legal analysts said Sunday. Continue reading on L.A. Times
There have been reports that Barry Bonds could be returning to MLB after suffering a year in which no team wanted to sign him. The trial news would definitely help his case, especially if the trial did not interfere w/ the regular season. 6 months from now is September, so the baseball season would nearly be over by the time Bonds even stepped foot into a courtroom on perjury charges.
A team in need of some “buzz” would be dumb not to sign Barry in an effort to boost fan attendance, merchandise sales, etc. His addition to the lineup (anyone’s) would also be a big benefit, since he’ll draw walks and hit for power (HRs, RBIs).
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