SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Giants welcomed Barry Bonds back into their family Tuesday by announcing the hiring of baseball's all-time home run leader as a special advisor to president and chief executive officer Larry Baer.
The Giants said in a news release that Bonds will represent the organization at various community and organizational events in San Francisco.
 
 
Barry Bonds rejoins Giants as Special Advisor to CEO
 
He will also attend the Giants' Spring Training camp here beginning Wednesday through March 28. Additionally, he'll visit the Giants' Minor League teams to work with the organization's young players.
"We are delighted to welcome Barry back home to the Giants," said Baer in the news release. "As one of the greatest players of all-time, Barry's contributions to our organization are legendary. He joins Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Orlando Cepeda and other distinguished alumni who help advise the club and we look forward to working with him again." Said Bonds in a statement, "I am excited to be back home with the Giants and join the team in an official capacity. San Francisco has always been my home and the Giants will always be my family. I look forward to spending time with the team, young players in the system as well as the Bay Area community." Bonds' active playing career ended when the Giants declined to offer him a contract following the 2007 season.
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