Jason Giambi

The Fool · Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 7:57 pm

oh my, this keeps getting better. Laughing

From the AP:

GIAMBI COULD BE HEADED TO MINORS

NEW YORK (AP) – Jason Giambi could be headed to the minor leagues.

With Giambi's batting average down to .195, Yankees manager Joe Torre and general manager Brian Cashman planned to meet with Giambi on Tuesday night. While Torre didn't specify what the Yankees hoped would happen, it sounded as if New York planned to ask Giambi to consider accepting a minor league assignment.

"I'd like to come out with a plan," Torre said before New York's game against Seattle. "There's no arm-twisting here. We're trying to find out how to reach where we want to reach."

Because Giambi is a veteran player, he cannot be sent to the minor leagues without his consent.
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The Fool · Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 5:06 pm

From the AP:

Struggling DH Jason Giambi batted eighth for the second consecutive game on Monday. Giambi entered with a .203 batting average and six RBIs. He was hitless in his past 12 at-bats and had only four hits in his last 36 at-bats. "He's not as confident as he needs to be," Torre said. "He is a question mark right now."
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The Fool · Posted: Tue May 03, 2005 11:00 am

Bernie Williams will be seeing more time at DH, which spells doom for Giambi.

From the New York Times:

Father Time · Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 10:30 am

Power. That's funny.
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Worm · Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 11:14 pm

Giambi left todays game after striking out twice as the DH. according to the broadcast announcers, he was exprtiencing cramping on his forearms. this doesn't sound like a big deal, but with Giambi struggling at the plate, and a tricky lefty, Ted Lilly, pitching Sunday, it wouldn't be surpising to see Giambi get a day's rest. he should be resting for most fantasy teams, too, until he can start to show some kind of consistency or power.
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Xach · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2005 10:29 am

Giambi went 2-4 with a home run against the Red Sox yesterday.
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Xach · Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 2:33 pm

I've been following since I have him in a keeper league. He's been looking good at the plate when I've watched, and from what I hear. Worm says his swing looks great (The Worm watches every game and may be referred to as "my friend, the scout" Cool

). And he hit a nice tater yesterday. But if your league counts errors like ours does . . . good gracious this first week has been a doozy. 3 errors for Giambi so far through 6 games.

Our league doesn't count OBP, but if yours does, you gotta like Giambi's start so far. That BA is a painful .250 as of this writing. But his OBP is nestled right around .500. Not too shabby.
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Xach · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:55 am

Jason Giambi continues to impress this spring. At my last check, he has a few long balls to go with a couple doubles and he even had an unheard-of triple early on. He can't be considered the cream of the crop, but all indications are that he should return more value than his draft position would indicate in most leagues.
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Xach · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:46 pm

You know what I'm saying dammit!

(throws flaming bag of shit at Ricky)
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Ricky · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:41 pm

What are you saying then?
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Xach · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:28 pm

I wouldn't bet on it with you. No one's saying he'll hit 40 homers.
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Ricky · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:27 pm

Well, I'd be willing to bet a lot of money that he won't hit 40 homers.
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Xach · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:11 pm

True. But all I'm saying is, it's not known how much of it was the roids and how much he's capable of without them. So, with the potential upside, it's worth taking a late flier on. Word is, he looks quite good.
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Ricky · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 8:56 pm

Xach · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 8:37 pm

I forgot I had written that last update in January, but now that spring training is under way, the buzz is starting to build a bit.

On Monday, Giambi told a hostile Red Sox crowd where to shove it, going 2/3 with a tater off John Halama (not that taking Halama yard is a huge feat). Apparently he also signed autographs all day and brushed aside about a million and one "steeeeee-roids" and "baaaaaaal-co" taunts.

Apparently he has been working hard with Don Mattingly to regain his stroke, and has looked good in the batting cages, showing opposite field power (last season he pulled almost everything).

Now before it sounds like I'm all over Giambi's nuts, I'll say this clearly: He's a huge unknown going into the season and should by no means be considered the monster he once was.

That said, however, the man averaged the better half of 40 dingers, 120 RBI and .300+ BA for 5 seasons before falling to a bunch of maladies last season. And while he's obviously a huge risk, you gotta figure someone should at least take a late round flier on him before the end of any respectable draft.
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Xach · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 2:15 pm

I actually think Giambi may have somewhat of a comeback season. I'm not suggesting he'll be anywhere near the MVP he once was, but I'd take a chance on drafting him in the latter rounds of a draft. And with a strong spring training I'm sure the media blitz alone would send his value upward.
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Xach · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 2:15 pm

The Fool · Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 12:29 pm

I still wouldn't draft him . . . . but it looks like the Yankees are going to be forced to give him a shot.

From ESPN.com Insider (via the New York Post):

Jason Giambi isn't going anywhere. According to the N.Y. Post, dealing his burdensome contract ($82 million through 2008) is unlikely, and Yankees GM Brian Cashman made no hint of a buyout Tuesday, claiming Giambi will report to spring training and be the team's DH or first baseman.

The Yankees' strength and training staff has been in touch with Giambi and has given Cashman glowing reports. "Healthwise, he's doing better," Cashman told the newspaper. "He feels as good as he ever has. He's excited to put last year behind him. That's all I can really say."

It was thought the Yankees would try to trade Giambi after a newspaper reported the first baseman admitted to the use of steroids during grand jury testimony in California. Giambi had an awful 2004 season because of health problems that reportedly included a pituitary gland tumor.
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The Fool · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:57 pm

I think it's safe to say you can cross him off, or at least move him way down, your fantasy baseball draft cheat sheet.
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