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Found October 10, 2009 on Athletics Nation:
The Hidden 2010 MVP: Bob Alejo?
TEAMS: Oakland Athletics
PLAYERS: Jason Giambi
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Perhaps the best return in the Jason Giambi signing was the return to Oakland of Bob Alejo. (And let's face it, it certainly wasn't Giambi's bat or glove.) Bereft of impressive "slash lines" or high "3-letter acronyms" (UZR, WAR, ERA, take your pick), Alejo is easy to overlook. But remember... Brett Anderson is a hugely important, as well as a not naturally well conditioned, piece in the A's rebuilding plans, who reportedly doubled his upper bod...
Original Story: http://www.athleticsnation.com/2009/1...

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