Andrew Baggarly gives us two stories in on in his Giants notes. The first is Bonds is going to get less money if he signs with the Giants next season:

The Giants will have about $35 million to fill holes at first base, second base, third base, two outfield spots and one starting pitcher while also covering themselves in case catcher Mike Matheny and closer Armando Benitez are unable to perform.

Bonds is making $18 million this season.

"Barry aside, that type of chunk of money probably won't be dedicated to any one individual player because of our relative needs," Sabean said. "We're going to have to spread the wealth or the moneys available throughout the roster."

That means the Giants probably won't be among the front-runners for the few super-premium free agents on the market, including Alfonso Soriano.

Unless the Giants own a lot of hot talent in the minors, the last few season of trying to win one for Barry comes home to roost in 2007.

On another note, Matt Morris is scheduled to make the start in the makeup game on Monday if the NL Central isn't decided. This is actually the one thing that's gone wrong with the massive tie scenario. To tie both Houston and Cincinnati, the Cardinals need to lose on Monday. With Morris starting, that doesn't seem likely.