Bonds Out Of San Francisco

The San Francisco Giants saw no reason to let their decision about whether to bring back Barry Bonds in 2008 drag on all offseason.

After all the home run records, memorable moments and controversy over steroids that marked Bonds' 15-year tenure in San Francisco, it was finally time to say bye-bye Barry.

Giants owner Peter Magowan informed Bonds of the decision during a 90-minute meeting Thursday night, telling him the team was ready to go in a new direction after three straight losing seasons.