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Justin Christian Designated For Assignment

The Giants Designated Justin Christian for assignment today to make room on the 40 man roster for Guillermo Mota and Ryan Theriot, per Andrew Baggarly. I had thought that Christian may have had the inside track to be the team’s 25th man due to the fact that he bats righty, and most of the team’s OF are either switch hitters or left handed hitters, but this move makes...
Via SF Giants Nirvana  |  5 days ago

Giants outfielder Justin Christian designated for assignment, just days after appearing at FanFest

Just five days after professing his love for the organization, Giants outfielder Justin Christian has been designated for assignment by the club, according to a tweet from San Jose Mercury reporter Andrew Baggarly. The move was made so the Giants could reconcile their 40-man roster, after they officially added infielder Ryan Theriot and reliever Guillermo Mota today. On Media Day...
Via 22gigantes  |  5 days ago

Giants beat Dodgers, but time is running out on playoff hopes

DOWN AND OUT: Justin Christian slides at second ahead of the relay throw from Jamey Carroll Wednesday night. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Even a lopsided win over the Dodgers couldn’t stop the Giants from inching closer to elimination. San Francisco put an eight-spot on the scoreboard and beat their NL West rivals, 8-5 Wednesday night, but the division-leading Arizona...
Via 22gigantes  |  September 22, 2011

Aragon High product Justin Christian takes long road to Giants' outfield

The 31-year-old took a long, winding road back to the major leagues (he appeared in 24 games with the New York Yankees in 2008) and he might just stick for a while. Christian has been productive throughout his minor league … Continue reading → Aragon High product Justin Christian takes long road to Giants' outfield--VDG Sports Blog
Via VDG Sports  |  September 15, 2011

San Francisco Giants update: Justin Christian, 31, follows long road back to majors

Christian follows long road back to the majorsSAN DIEGO -- Justin Christian is 31 years old and had played in 24 major league games before batting leadoff and going 1 for 4 for the Giants on Tuesday.
Via Inside Bay Area  |  September 07, 2011

Christian appreciates every baseball opportunity

Last week, when journeyman outfielder Justin Christian signed a Minor League deal with the Giants, he didn't tell anyone other than family and his clubhouse in Mexico. He didn't want to jinx the deal. He's been in this situation before.
Via mlb.com  |  February 07, 2011

Giants sign OF Justin Christian

The San Francisco Giants have signed outfielder Justin Christian to a Minor League contract, Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports reports. The 30-year-old Christian played for the New York Yankees in 2008 where he hit .250 with seven stolen bases and no home runs in 24 games. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  February 05, 2011

Justin Christian hits two home runs to lead Trenton

The Trenton Thunder won the first game of their double header over the Portland SeaDogs by a score of 8-6. Trenton Thunder Recap – Trenton Thunder Official Trenton Thunder Box Score – Trenton Thunder Official Trenton Player AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG Christian LF 4 3 2 0 0 2 3 2 0 .227 Krum CF 6 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 .260 Adams, D 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .309 Vechionacci 3B...
Via Yankees Daily  |  May 22, 2010

Justin Christian helps Trenton by New Britain

The Trenton Thunder won over the New Britian Rock Cats by a score of 8-2. Trenton Thunder Recap – Trenton Thunder Official Trenton Thunder Box Score – Trenton Thunder Official Trenton Player AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG Christian LF 4 2 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 .308 Krum CF 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .246 Adams, D 2B 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .323 Romine, Au DH 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1...
Via Yankees Daily  |  May 10, 2010

Britton and Christian Non-Tendered

Peter Abraham is reporting that the Yankees non-tendered Justin Christian and Chris Britton. This makes them both free agents. I bet Britton is happy he won't have to take that Scranton to New York shuttle 20 times a season. Maybe the next team that signs him will actually give him a chance.
Via Sliding Into Home  |  December 14, 2008
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