We don't know's on third
New York Yankees Fan Blog —
... he's ready to pursue fulfilling his personal services contract with the team. Jason Giambi is hopefully getting his first baseman's mitt oiled up this winter. Cashman told Mark Feinsand that he expects Giambi to play his fair share of games at first next season. The GM is quoted, "Is he the ideal first baseman? No. Can he play there seven days a week? We haven't had him do that for a while. He's too good a player to do anything but play. He's not a bat off the bench, I can promise you that." It's a way to get Damon, Matsui and Giambi in the lineup at the same time. ...
Yanks Should Bat Melky Second, Abreu Fourth, In 2008
WasWatching.com —
... Jason Giambi? Granted, the Yankees claim that he’s going to play some share of first base next year. However, Giambi is brittle. And, Giambi has pretty big issues with left-handed pitching these days. And, he can no longer get around on an above average fastball. Saying that you’re fine with Jason Giambi being your clean-up hitter in 2008 is like saying you’re fine with Britney Spears’ ability to be a good mother for your children. ...
NY Daily News - Brian Cashman: Jason Giambi will play some first base
Replacement Level Yankees Weblog —
Thursday, November 8, 2007 NY Daily News - Brian Cashman: Jason Giambi will play some first base The Yankees’ GM said yesterday that he expects Jason Giambi to play his share of games at first base, allowing Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui to share time in left field and as the designated hitter. “Is he the ideal first baseman? No. Can he play there seven days a week? We haven’t had him do that for a while,” Cashman said of Giambi. “He’s too good a player to do anything but play. He’s not a bat off the bench, I can promise you that.” A bounceback by Giambi this year ...
The Week In Quotes: November 3-10 by Alex Carnevale
Baseball Prospectus —
... (Mark Feinsand, New York Daily News ) "He'd get four years on the open market. No question. He's a great defensive third baseman. Our scouting reports indicate he can still hit and still catch up to a fastball. As long as he can catch up to a fastball, he's going to get the money. Right now there's no sign of decline. Everybody realizes the type of player he is and what he means in the clubhouse. Nobody wants to go four years with a 33, 34-year-old player. But if you have a need I think most teams would do it." --NL executive, on free agent third baseman ...
