The addition of Barry Bonds was discussed by Yankees' brass during organizational meetings on Thursday, Hank Steinbrenner confirmed to the Associated Press. Several high-ranking club officials convened on Thursday at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., while the Yankees enjoyed a day of rest before opening a crucial three-game series at Fenway Park. With Thursday's non-waivers trade deadline approaching, the Yankees have need for an additional hitter after learning that they may be without Hideki Matsui and Jorge Posada for the remainder of the season. No team has shown serious interest in adding Bonds, Major League Baseball's home run king on the field and federally indicted off of it, to their clubhouse in 2008. Steinbrenner said the Yankees "covered everything, including Bonds," according to the AP, but would not say if the Yankees were actually interested in Bonds. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman recently tiptoed around the topic of Bonds, saying that reports of "adding a player of that magnitude would be extremely premature." Part of the concern would be ensuring that the 44-year-old slugger could actually be prepared in game shape to make a contribution to a Major League club at this late point in the season.