MARCUS GILES RUMORS & GOSSIP
Marcus Giles Arrested On Domestic Battery Charges
Former Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres second baseman Marcus Giles was arrested early Wednesday morning for domestic battery after his wife called the police. The details of the incident are somewhat sketchy but the El Cajon police were called by the California Highway Patrol to the scene where the incident allegedly took place.Police arrived on the scene to find the Giles'...
Via Foul Balls
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October 08, 2009
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October 08, 2009
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Alleged Domestic Violence Runs In The Giles Family
Not a year after older brother Brian was sued for long-term abuse of his girlfriend, Marcus Giles is accused of going Chris Brown on his wife. It's apparently an isolated incident, but Brian was always the better hitter. [KGTV]
Via Deadspin
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October 07, 2009
Cairo Primed for Bench Spot
Today was a big cut day for the Phillies. Aside from giving second baseman Marcus Giles his release, the Phillies sent pitcher Carlos Carrasco and outfielder John Mayberry Jr. to minor league camp. Although a log shot, Carrasco was in the mix for the Phillies fifth starter and went 2-2 with a 5.95 ERA. The [...]
Via Hot Stove Philly
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March 31, 2009
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March 31, 2009
Phillies Release Giles
When the Phillies signed Marcus Giles to a minor league contract this winter, it appeared to be a win/win situation. With Chase Utley potentially missing the first month of the season while recovering form hip surgery, it gave the Phillies veteran experience at second base, while also giving the former All-Star (who missed the entire [...]
Via Hot Stove Philly
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March 30, 2009
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March 30, 2009
Phillies sign Marcus Giles to minor league contract
The deal to the former All-Star second baseman is worth $600,000 and includes a July 1 opt out, according to a report in the Denver Post. Beerleaguer: It?s fitting that this report was filed while I was having dinner with my parents. Back when my stepfather and I competed in fantasy baseball, Marcus Giles was an integral part of some winning rosters and we spent entire summer evenings...
Via Beerleaguer
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January 06, 2009
Phillies sign Giles to minor league deal
The Denver Post is reporting that Marcus Giles has signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Giles sat out last season after failing to make the Rockies out of Spring Training. He has played seven big league seasons mostly with Atlanta from 2001-2006 and with San Diego in 2007.
It was reported here back [...]
Via Tireball.com
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January 06, 2009
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January 06, 2009
A Rockie Comeback for Giles?
Marcus Giles has been signed by the Colorado Rockies and will compete for the starting second base job in 2008. Can he convert the highest batting average at Coors Field last year to long-term success?
Via BravesBlast
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January 09, 2008
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January 09, 2008
Marcus Giles Released: Couldn't hit
Looking at why Giles was released and the plight of many Padre hitters.
Via Mop Up Duty
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October 27, 2007
Welcome to San Diego, Marcus Giles
"New Padres second baseman Marcus Giles was handcuffed, detained and escorted from Qualcomm Stadium during Sunday's Chargers playoff game after getting involved in a fight on the stadium's club level, according to police."
There aren't too many details here, but the incident appears to be minor. Giles was defending a friend who got into a fight during the...
Via Sign on San Diego
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January 17, 2007
Reunited at last
The Giles brothers have been reunited, and no, its not over a Thanksgiving turkey or a Christmas ham. Marcus Giles agreed to terms with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, bringing together the two brothers for the first time in their professional careers. Giles, who is set to earn $3.2 million this year in base salary, has an option for next year as well.
Via Sportable
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December 21, 2006
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December 21, 2006
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