Helton talks dead; Bonds re-signs with Giants

Rockies, Red Sox break off Helton talks
What looked to be an inevitable deal between the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox fell apart on Monday night. The Rockies had been trying to move Todd Helton to Boston, but the Red Sox were not offering anybody of Colorado's interest. The Rockies wanted Craig Hansen and/or Manny Delcarmen involved in the deal, but Boston was not willing to give up either of them. The Red Sox were reportedly offering Mike Lowell and Julian Tavarez, two players that the Rockies expressed virtually zero interest in. It is not known whether or not Colorado will continue to shop the 33-year old Helton.

Giants, Bonds come to terms
The San Fransisco Giants have re-signed Barry Bonds to a one-year, $15.8 million deal. The 42-year old Bonds can earn another $4.2 million through playing time incentives. The single-season home run champion batted .270 with 26 home runs and 77 RBI last season.

Marlins observe Stewart at private workout
The Florida Marlins, still in search of a center-fielder, have once again expressed interest in outfielder Shannon Stewart. The Marlins watched him along with several other teams in a private workout last Friday. The 32-year old Stewart has been hampered by injuries in two of the past three seasons, playing in only 44 games last year because of a foot ailment. He batted .293. He is a lifetime .299 hitter. The Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, and Chicago White Sox were the other six teams who observed Stewart on Friday, although Florida appears to be the frontrunner. Stewart has stated that he would be interested in playing for the Marlins.