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Briefing: Barry Bonds shares how close he was to signing with Yankees
Strategic angle: MLB's home run king explained how he ultimately landed with the Giants instead of the Yankees ahead of the 1993 season.
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Updated 17 days ago
In 1993, Barry Bonds was on the verge of signing with the New York Yankees, a move that would have significantly altered his career trajectory.
However, a call from Yankees owner George Steinbrenner ultimately influenced Bonds' decision to join the San Francisco Giants instead.
This decision not only shaped Bonds' legacy but also impacted the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during that era.