BRIAN GILES NEWS
Brian Giles, Sued by Ex-Girlfriend
December 17, 2008 by
Waiting For Next Year
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Slow news morning thus far, but this is definitely something that caught my eye. Former Indian outfielder Brian Giles' name hit the news wire, but not for a reason that he would likely prefer. An ex-girlfriend of Giles claims that he had the occasional bout with the backhands which...
The attorney for Brian Giles' ex-girlfriend has asked to be dropped from her $10 million palimony suit against the Padres' Outfielder
August 06, 2009 by
Gaslamp Ball
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The attorney for Brian Giles' ex-girlfriend has asked to be dropped from her $10 million palimony suit against the Padres' Outfielder
Cary Goldstein, whose aggressive tactics often irked the Giles team, wrote in court papers that he and his client, Cheri Olvera, "...
Videotape shows Brian Giles assaulting woman
December 18, 2008 by
Tireball.com
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I always thought Brian Giles was different. Giles, 37, has been in the big leagues 14 seasons split between Cleveland, Pittsburgh and San Diego.
Known for his uncanny ability to get on base Giles who once was a middle of the order threat hitting 39, 35, 37, and 38 homers in a four...
Alleged Video Of Giles Abusing Pregnant Girlfriend
December 17, 2008 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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Earlier today we reported on allegations of domestic abuse by Brian Giles. More Details from San Diego
Marcus Giles Released: Couldn't hit
October 27, 2007 by
Mop Up Duty
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Looking at why Giles was released and the plight of many Padre hitters.
More than 200 plate appearances into the season, Brian Giles remains the worst regular in baseball....
June 17, 2009 by
Gaslamp Ball
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More than 200 plate appearances into the season, Brian Giles remains the worst regular in baseball. Suffice to say, Giles abrupt decay is a bit surprising. Sure, he’s 38 years old and plays in a notoriously suppressive offensive climate, but even Giles’ park-adjusted numbers...
Padres May Move Giles
March 16, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Unless the Padres make a run for the playoffs, the Padres will likely pull off a midseason fire sale. Ownership would like the Padres payroll to be at the 40 million dollar mark, and a Jake Peavy trade would have made that happen. But Jake Peavy is still with the team and the Padres...
ORGANIST VINCE LASCHEID DEAD AT 85
March 20, 2009 by
Mondesi's House
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Unfortunately, the early part of this day will be clouded with some extremely sad news. Vince Lascheid, longtime organist for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins, passed away overnight at the age of 85. He worked for the Penguins from 1970-2003, the year he was also inducted into their...
Cubs Rumors: Brian Giles
November 19, 2008 by
Out Of Right Field
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According to Gordon Wittenmyer, Brian Giles won't be coming to the Cubs. Giles has a no-trade clause that he'll never waive to come to Chicago. Giles had the chance to play for Boston this past season and refused to waive the no trade clause.
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...
This Yankees Trade Rumor Is A Joke
February 18, 2009 by
Bronx Baseball Daily
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Apparently because the San Diego Padres are looking to move some salary and at $9 million per season they have incentive to deal outfielder Brian Giles.
The problem is Giles has a no trade clause and apparently is only interested in coming to the Yankees, Angels, or the Red Sox. They...
Brian Giles Says Brian Giles Is Not a Woman Beater
December 24, 2008 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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Okay, sure, things look bad for Brian Giles?when his ex-girlfriend, Cheri Olvera,?filed a $10 million suit against him for child support and damages from domestic violence.?Oh, and things looked worse after video was released of him allegedly attacking her in a 2006
(Unfortunately, ?I ...
Brian Giles Facing $10 Million Lawsuit
December 17, 2008 by
The Sports Point
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The ex-girlfriend of San Diego Padres outfielder Brian Giles is suing him for more than $10 million, alleging he caused her miscarriage by beating her in 2002. The lawsuit was filed by Cheri Olvera December 5 and reported by the San Diego Tribune on December 16. According to the Associated...
…And the horse you rode in on
August 17, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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In my last article I wrote rather tongue-in-cheek about Brian Giles' proposed trade to the Red Sox, but in reality I figured his acceptance of the deal was more or less a formality. After all, the Padres were clearly interested in moving on, particularly amid reports that they...
Giles doesn't feel sorry for the Padres
June 30, 2009 by
Gaslamp Ball
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"That’s what this organization signed me to. Like I said, I can’t feel sorry for them. Certainly I know organizations...
San Diego Showers Aren't Safe
March 07, 2007 by
Sportable
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It's going to be an interesting season. We found out Greg Maddux is a bit of a closet nutjob. But compared to Brian and Marcus Giles, Maddux might be pretty damn normal. Some people would like to be a fly on the wall in certain places. If I was a fly in San Diego's locker room...
BRIAN GILES IS A GREAT BOYFRIEND
December 18, 2008 by
With Leather
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Padres outfielder Brian Giles is being sued by his former girlfriend, Cheri Olvera, who’s seeking $10 million in damages for an alleged history of physical and verbal abuse during their seven-year relationship.? Yikes. Olvera claims that in 2002, Giles beat her while she was pregnant with ...
The Padres' Brian Giles An Alleged Abuser...
January 07, 2009 by
Oriole Post
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So That’s Where Brian Giles’ Power Stroke Went …
December 18, 2008 by
Larry Brown
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Brian Giles is pretty well-known for his odd sense of humor and penchant for being naked. And when he
Giles claimed off waivers
August 06, 2008 by
New York Mets Daily
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Ken Rosenthal at FoxSports.com is reporting San Diego Padres rightfielder Brian Giles has been claimed off waivers.
32-33, Chart
June 18, 2009 by
Lookout Landing
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No time to write anything tonight. This team is unbeatable. Here.
In the eighth inning, Brian Giles hit a foul line drive that nailed a guy in the section next to us in the forehead and brought out the EMTs. Brian Giles: turning San Diego against him, one fan at a time.
Biggest...
M’s Should Inquire on Giles
December 05, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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San Diego Padres outfielder Brian Giles went from being a star in Pittsburgh to becoming completely underrated in San Diego.A The drop in home runs is what did it, but what do you expect from a guy playing his home games at Petco Park?A Giles went from being a perennial 40 home run threat to [...]
A History of the Mets at Second Base Part 3 - The Seventies and Eighties
November 15, 2008 by
Mike's Mets
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Editor's Note: This is the third in a series of new articles Barry will be writing on Mets second basemen for this site. - M.S. Ken Boswell started the '70's as more or less the regular at second base. The Mets probably had hopes that farm system product Teddy Martinez...
Trade Market: Right Fielders
3 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Next up in our Trade Market series, right fielders. The free agent market presents options such as Jermaine Dye, Brian Giles, Vladimir Guerrero, and Xavier Nady.
Brad Hawpe, Rockies. Hawpe, 30, hit .285/.384/.519 this year in 588 plate appearances. He's set to...
Padres Outfielder Brian Giles' Ex-Girlfriend Cheri Olvera Claims Beatings For Which She's Asking For $10 Million
Did he get the book of the worst things you cand do to someone and follow them to the T? Olvera claims that they were also engaged, but the wedding never took place because of Giles' violence toward her. Although we'd hate to think this is true, we're going to wait to see...
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