Reed already signed with Yamaha.
Rumors have it that Bubba might sign with Honda, he is still not comitted for next year.
If your Honda, whay would you let Ricky leave? It was not about money, both sides have said. Having Decoster on your side is a good thing, and will get the big guys thinking of Suzuki. I think they either thought they were going to get Reed, or are plannig on getting Bubba. The only other possible contender is Millsaps. Suzuki will have a tough team next year with RC, 199, and Millsaps, if that happens.

 

Bubba is good, but it will be an awakening when he hits the 250's and the likes of Carmichael. To add a little to the mix, rumor has it that MC will be returning to SX next year riding for team Motoworld.

 

That would be nice to see MC, Bubba, KW, and TP take the glory away from RC and Reed. altho Bubba is starting to get a little cocky, his podium interviews are beginning to sound the same as RC and Reeds.
But he is still young......

 

I really hope MC does return to the sport--he was just as cocky as Bubba, Reed, and RC, but he always seemed to do it with a lot more class than the current crop of riders. I have always liked KW, but he just doesn't seem to have what it takes to get the job done. You can talk until you are blue in the face about Bubba, but Pastrana is, far and way, the most talented rider on the scene right now. Pastrana's problem is he is competitive to the point that it is a detriment--he just doesn't know when to ease up.

 

Agree 100%
Altho Stewart has taken the 199 kamakaze style and has control. I garentee if 199 was in the same condition as 259 (less major injuries) he would have been on top a long time ago.

 

Where did the rumor originate that Honda could possibly be signing Bubba? Just like some of you guys, I just don't understand why they are willing to place the championship-winning pressures solely on Windham.