The MLB Players Union is looking into possible collusion amongst the owners in how Barry Bonds’ free agency has played out. The issues stems from the fact that there are teams that on paper could use his service yet he hasn’t received a single offer form any of the MLB teams.

Barry Bonds, one of the most polarizing figures in baseball is a free agent after being used by the Giants during his run to history and the all-time home run record last season. Here are five reasons why Barry Bonds is good for baseball and why a team should sign him.

For Bonds — and on the grander scale, the whole MLB — what benefit does he gain in moving into a larger media market and a much more demanding fan base? On top of that, especially considering New York’s media standing compared to the Bay Area, who wants their dirty laundry being aired in a bigger crowd? Moving to New York means even more visibility to his cause célèbre if you can believe it.