Bonderman making a comeback?

**davidsb** · 11-08-2012, 11:59 AM

100% yes to both. Nothing lost on a NRI, great to have them in camp. Whether it is 2 weeks or all year at Toledo. You never know.

**Gehringer_2** · 11-08-2012, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by ballmich

The freep article says he had the surgery. If he had his surgery in March 2012, he's probably a month ahead of Bonderman who reportedly had his TJ in April 2012. The reality is, if you sign either of these guys, they are probably late-May or June call-ups. Not only are they rehabing injuries, but both have missed the last two full seasons. They'll probably need some work before they are ready for the majors.

still and all, a long layoff for a pitcher is probably not as bad as for a hitter. A pitcher doesn't need the kind of 'operate at the human limit of reflex and perception' that a hitter needs to keep conditioned.

**DET Mr Malefic** · 11-09-2012, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by RandyMarsh

I want nothing to do with Bonderman, I don't see why anybody would other than the fact that he used to be a Tiger. Think about it, if he was from any other organization would anybody here be interested in him? He's a former highly touted prospect 10 years ago, hasn't really had a productive season in 7 years, has had multiple serious arm injuries, can only throw 2 pitches, and hasn't pitched in the majors in 3 seasons. If a player had that resume and wasn't a former Tiger would anybody here even come close to vouching for him, even if for only a spring training invitee? I highly doubt it.

As someone who has been saying since last Summer that he wants the Tigers to take a look at Lastings Milledge (who is currently playing in Japan), I'd say that I probably would.

**TigersSlappy** · 11-09-2012, 11:56 AM

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi

#Tigers have offered a contract to Jeremy Bonderman, sources tell FOX Sports on MSN l Sports News, Scores, Schedules, Videos and Fantasy Games . @MLBONFOX

**ballmich** · 11-09-2012, 12:02 PM

Awesome news.

**T&P_Fan** · 11-09-2012, 12:16 PM

Well, as long as it was a minor league contract then that is good news.

**Nastradamus** · 11-09-2012, 12:17 PM

I'm excited to see what he can do. I have zero expectations, but it would be a fun story. Always liked Bondo and he does have talent. The man did have a 200 K season.

**tiger337** · 11-09-2012, 12:27 PM

Good news. I'm not expecting much, but I always liked Bonderman.

**A.J.K.** · 11-09-2012, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by tiger337

Good news. I'm not expecting much, but I always liked Bonderman.

This. I'll always fondly remember him dominating the Yankees in the 2006 postseason.

**Eric Cioe** · 11-09-2012, 01:54 PM

I hope he takes the contract. He could be a nice arm in the pen, or rotation depth, or whatever.

**ROMAD1** · 11-09-2012, 02:09 PM

sources also revealed that the campus aquarium might have piranhas

**Motor City Sonics** · 11-09-2012, 05:44 PM

Ladies and Gentleman..........we have our closer (I am not joking).

**Nolan** · 11-09-2012, 06:29 PM

Yeah, I seem to remember Bonderman was really good in the 1st inning he pitched.....

**stanpapi** · 11-09-2012, 08:03 PM

In related news, the Tigers have also offered a minor league deal to Doyle Alexander. Alexander, 62 hasn't pitched since 1989. But he says he feels no lingering effects from the layoff. "I've been throwing at home with my grandson, and I feel great", Alexander said. The Tigers' General Manger, David Dombrowski, indicated that he would be surprised if Alexander actually made the big club. However, the team is willing to give him a chance to crack the bullpen as a non roster invitee.

**ROMAD1** · 11-10-2012, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Motor City Sonics

Ladies and Gentleman..........we have our closer (I am not joking).

If as happens about 50% of the time the TJ surgery improves fastball speed we would be delighted to have Bondo in any role. Would be nice to see he and Zumaya hoist a Tiger WS trophy in 2013

**nd1377** · 11-10-2012, 06:32 PM

IMHO, this is great news. It would be great to see Bonderman in the closer role.

Jeremy Bonderman plans to give pitching another shot - MLB - ESPN

He explained over the phone Sunday that most weeks, he's training six days out of seven, and he has cut his weight from 245 to about 210 pounds, or what he weighed as he came out of high school.

**RedRamage** · 11-13-2012, 10:44 AM

My only question is how is his breaking ball? Will we get another article (or seven) about that this Spring Training? The only thing that would be better than this is if we offer a contract to Maybin so we can talking about when he signs.

**pyrotigers** · 11-13-2012, 12:35 PM

Apparently the Mariners are interested in Bonderman as well. Let the bidding war commence.

**irvink** · 11-13-2012, 03:54 PM

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN
In this year's FA market, the strong early push is for the best one-year deals -- because of a stagnant trade market, high FA prices.

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN
Teams scrambling for low-risk bargains, like Bonderman. He hasn't pitched in two years and he's had more than a dozen teams check in.

**rhino** · 11-13-2012, 04:19 PM

Interest from a dozen teams? Amazing.

**ballmich** · 11-13-2012, 04:38 PM

Doubtful that we get into any kind of bidding war for Bonderman. Besides, as I keep pointing out, if it is correct that he had TJ in April 2012, he's not even going to be MLB ready until the end of May or June.