DENVER — Talked to a source who confirmed that the Rockies are going to sign Jason Giambi to a minor-league deal and send him to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Colorado has been seeking left-handed bench help to complement Seth Smith. It would free him to hit earlier in the game.
The San Francisco Chronicle first reported [...]
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August 23, 2009
Wow. How the mighty have fallen. Jason Giambi is close to putting together a deal with the Colorado Rockies that will land him in Triple-A Colorado Springs for the forseeable future. From Rotoworld:
According to Tracy Ringolsby of Inside The Rockies, free agent Jason Giambi is nearing a minor league pact with Colorado.
Giambi will receive regular playing time at Triple-A Colorado...
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August 24, 2009
It's been rumored for about a day now, but the Colorado Rockies have made it official by announcing the signing of Jason Giambi to a minor-league contract on Monday. Giambi will report to the Rockies Triple-A affiliate in Colorado Springs where he'll be joined by Russ Ortiz, who also signed a minor-league deal with Colorado on Monday...Continue reading at FanHouse
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August 22, 2009
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 by the Athletics earlier this month while he was on the disabled list, hitting just .193-.332-.364 in 83 games. I would think...
Via SFgate
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August 23, 2009
It would be just the A's luck to watch Jason Giambi rediscover the art of hitting a fastball in Colorado. Then again, who better to have more bad luck than a team that has been up to its collective eyelids in it all year? With all due respect to Sunday's 9-4...
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August 23, 2009
Looking for a veteran bat to help their playoff push, the Colorado Rockies have reportedly agreed to a deal with Jason Giambi.
Via Sign on San Diego
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August 24, 2009
The Colorado Rockies have signed former AL MVP Jason Giambi to a minor league contract.
Via Miami Herald
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August 24, 2009
Looking for a potent left-handed bat to help their push for a playoff spot, the Colorado Rockies signed veteran first baseman Jason Giambi to a minor league contract on Monday.
Via Star Tribune
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August 24, 2009
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August 24, 2009
Another round of links...
Ed Price of AOL FanHouse reports that the Rockies officially announced the signing of Jason Giambi to a minor league deal.
Kiley McDaniel of Baseball Prospectus says some clubs watch Latin American teams in the Little League World Series to establish preliminary lists of interesting players.
Billy Wagner pitched an inning for the Mets...
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