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More on Tex vs. the World - SweetSpot by Rob Neyer
myespn.go.com — I say off the charts because I'm convinced there is no chart that accurately measures defense. The... attempt is a noble one; defense is easily the most underrated ingredient in how games are won. But I don't fully accept it. People often cite Ultimate ... (more) More on Tex vs. the World - SweetSpot by Rob Neyer
Should the Nats chase after Giambi? Smoltz?
Should the Nats chase after Giambi? Smoltz?
thenatsblog.com — Jason Giambi was released by the Oakland Athletics today. The 38-year-old first baseman was batting just .193... with 11 home runs and 40 RBI this season. While it isn’t clear whether Giambi has any offers, it wouldn’t be too outrageous for the Nationals to make a push to sign him for a ... (more) Should the Nats chase after Giambi? Smoltz?

Jason Giambi Latest Blog Posts

Why Not Front-Load a Contract?
So Long Jason Giambi
So Long Jason Giambi
babeslovebaseball.com — Jason Giambi's reunion with the Oakland Athletics didn't go as well as planned...... (more) So Long Jason Giambi
Hightop Fades Rule!
Hightop Fades Rule!
morehardball.blogspot.com — I don't know who the hell this guy is, but he sure does have a sweet hightop... fade. I typed "Tom Smith" into a Baseball-Reference search and came up with a handful of major and minor leaguers, but none seemed to match the time frame of this gentleman. So, why the hell did Bowman feel the need ... (more) Hightop Fades Rule!
The Latest Scoop
actasports.com — In the previous edition of Stat of the Week, we took a small sample from Baseball Info... Solutions' Enhanced Fielding data to compare Jason Giambi and Mark Teixeira's ability to scoop bad throws at first base. We showed that while Teixeira scoops more ... (more) The Latest Scoop
Jason Giambi reportedly agrees to deal with Colorado Rockies
sports.espn.go.com — Looking for a veteran bat to help their playoff push, the Colorado Rockies have reportedly agreed to... a deal with Jason Giambi. (more) Jason Giambi reportedly agrees to deal with Colorado Rockies
All He Needed Was Some Steroids: Injured Jason Giambi Released By A’s
All He Needed Was Some Steroids: Injured Jason Giambi Released By A’s
sportressofblogitude.com — The Oakland Athletics have released former-good-baseball-player-while-he-was-allowed-to-take-performance-enhancing-drugs Jason Giambi. A five-time AL All-Star, Giambi was batting just .193... — lowest in the majors when he went on the DL. He has 11 ... (more) All He Needed Was Some Steroids: Injured Jason Giambi ...
Jeter, Teixeira and Defense
Jeter, Teixeira and Defense
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — Derek Jeter knows what he's doing in the field. He's not great, but he's good enough.... (more) Jeter, Teixeira and Defense
Rockies confirm Giambi wanted for run | MLB.com: News
Rockies confirm Giambi wanted for run | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com — By Thomas Harding / MLB.com 08/23/09 3:58 PM ET DENVER -- Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd's search... for a left-handed bat in the season's final month drove him to pursue Jason Giambi, who is in the final stages of completing a Minor League deal with ... (more) Rockies confirm Giambi wanted for run | MLB.com: News
It Ain't The Scoops
It Ain't The Scoops
fackyouk.blogspot.com — We all knew Mark Teixeria was going to be a gigantic improvement over Jason Giambi in a... number of ways when the Yankees signed him just before Christmas. He figured to hit for a higher average, have an equal or better OBP, hit as many home runs or more, run the bases more effectively and perhaps ... (more) It Ain't The Scoops
Actasports: How many scoops?
actasports.com — The most recent edition of ESPN's Wednesday Night Baseball pitted the New York Yankees against the Tampa... Bay Rays. Rick Sutcliffe, former major leaguer and current ESPN color commentator, was talking about the Yankee defense in 2009 and made note of ... (more) Actasports: How many scoops?
Oakland Athletics : The Drumbeat : Giambi released
sfgate.com — Jason Giambi has been released by the A's, ending his failed return to the team with which... he started out a star-crossed career. Here is the team's press release: OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland Athletics have released Jason Giambi, the five-time ... (more) Oakland Athletics : The Drumbeat : Giambi released
A's release struggling Jason Giambi; former MVP was hitting .193 in 2nd stint with Oakland - Los ...
latimes.com — Giambi, the 2000 AL MVP for the A's, has been on the disabled list since July 20... with a strained right quadriceps muscle. His legs have been bothering him for months, limiting his time in the field. The injuries, however, weren't considered career ... (more) A's release struggling Jason Giambi; former MVP was ...
Oaklan A's release Jason Giambi amid disable list stay, .193 batting average
Oaklan A's release Jason Giambi amid disable list stay, .193 batting average
sports.espn.go.com — The Athletics have released struggling Jason Giambi, cutting short the slugger's second stint with his first major... league club. (more) Oaklan A's release Jason Giambi amid disable list stay, ...
It’s A Bad Day for 1997 MLB All Stars
It’s A Bad Day for 1997 MLB All Stars
sportscracklepop.com — Tomorrow morning’s transactions column will feature a couple of big names. Both John Smoltz and Jason Giambi... have been given their walking papers, possibly signaling the end to a pair of decorated careers. But, when you read coverage about it tomorrow, chances are, that’s where ... (more) It’s A Bad Day for 1997 MLB All Stars
Giambi Headed to Springs
insidetherockies.com — The Rockies would like to add a veteran left-handed bat to their bench for September. Jason Giambi... will get the opportunity to claim that role. Giambi is ready to join Triple-A Colorado Springs where he will be given regular at-bats with the idea of ... (more) Giambi Headed to Springs
Rockies to sign Ortiz; Giambi deal close | ColoradoRockies.com: News
colorado.rockies.mlb.com — By Thomas Harding / MLB.com 08/23/09 12:55 AM ET DENVER -- The Rockies will announce on Sunday... the signing of veteran right-hander Russ Ortiz to a Minor League contract, and they're close to signing slugger Jason Giambi to a Minor League deal, a ... (more) Rockies to sign Ortiz; Giambi deal close | ...
Jaosn Giambi Close To Signing With A Contender?
mlbtraderumors.com — Susan Slusser of The SF Chronicle hears that Jason Giambi is " getting close to signing with... a contender to be add some bench power, and the team I'm hearing is Colorado." She mentions that the Rockies' interest is unconfirmed. Giambi was released ... (more) Jaosn Giambi Close To Signing With A Contender?
Giambi talks about signing with the Rockies : All Things Rockies Colorado
blogs.denverpost.com — DENVER — Jason Giambi wanted to be a Rockie. Wanted to be in the National League for... the first time in his career. Courtesy of Colorado Springs’ PR whiz Mike Hobson and the Sky Sox’s terrific radio voice Dan Karcher, here is a partial transcript of ... (more) Giambi talks about signing with the Rockies : All Things ...
Club has to make room for Giambi on Tuesday
sfgate.com — So what happens when Jason Giambi comes off the DL on Tuesday? He said he feels great... and he's doing all activity, so the A's will need to make a move. Most likely, Tommy Everidge goes back to Triple-A Sacramento, but would the A's consider moving ... (more) Club has to make room for Giambi on Tuesday
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