January 14 in San Francisco Giants History: Slugger Barry Bonds avoids arbitration by agreeing to a five-year, $90 million deal with the San Francisco Giants (2002)

On January 14 2002 — Slugger Barry Bonds , stating his heart has always been in San Francisco, avoids arbitration by agreeing to a five-year, $90 million deal with the San Francisco Giants . The contract also calls for a 10-year personal service commitment at the end of his playing days. At the time

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