Mark Teixeira = Jason Giambi ?
Soon after Mark Teixeira signed that huge 8-year, $180 million deal back in 2008, I stumbled across an interesting comparison, talking about how Tex could go down the same path as Jason Giambi, who had just finished his 7-year deal with the Bombers.
When I first heard this, I couldn't help but laugh. Giambi was a steroid-user, DL prone for a good part of his contract...
Via Sliding Into Home
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11 days ago
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11 days ago
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Baseball ProGUESTus: The Latest in Baseball Lingo by Cecilia Tan
Believe it or not, most of our writers didn't enter the world sporting an @baseballprospectus.com address; with a few exceptions, they started out somewhere else. In an effort to up your reading pleasure while tipping our caps to some of the most illuminating work being done elsewhere on the internet, we'll be yielding the stage once a week to the best and brightest baseball...
Via Baseball Prospectus
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19 days ago
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19 days ago
The 10 Best First Basemen Going into the 2012 Season
US PRESSWIRE
It's a general rule of thumb that a team's first baseman is one of the team's best offensive weapons. While in most cases that remains true, the talent is diminishing.
Justin Morneau has post-concussion issues that are impossible to judge. Age has caught up with players like Derrek Lee, Jason Giambi, and Todd Helton. And Ryan Howard simply isn'...
Via Rant Sports
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20 days ago
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20 days ago
MANNY HAPPY RETURNS?
A's interested in Manny Ramirez?
Manny Ramirez is doing everything he can to break back into the show, and it seems that Billy Beane and the A's are the team showing the most interest in the mercurial slugger.
Via Hall of Very Good
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23 days ago
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23 days ago
Bulked-up Fowler center of attention for Rockies
The most arresting sight in the gym on this day wasn't a carved Troy Tulowitzki, another bench press from Jason Giambi or the barreled chest of trainer Mark Philippi.
Via Denver Post
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24 days ago
Rockies Fan Fest next weekend: Tulo, CarGo, Giambi scheduled to attend
DENVER — The Rockies are expanding their FanFest next weekend, providing a day for the general public.
Season-ticket holders and mini-plan holders will have exclusive access Saturday Jan. 21 at Coors Field to coaches and players. The Denver Post has confirmed that Troy Tulowitzki, Carlos Gonzalez, Jason Giambi, Dexter Fowler and Wilin Rosario are among the players attending...
Via All Things Rockies
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January 11, 2012
Rockies' Jason Giambi adds dad, role model to his résumé
Jason Giambi doesn't sleep much these days. Bottles surround him. But filled only with milk. Giambi has evolved from the mother of all party boys to a doting first-time father at age 41.
Via Denver Post
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January 08, 2012
How Great Was Edgar Martinez’s Bat?
While we’ve spent the last few days talking about the Hall of Fame, and this post is somewhat inspired by discussions about Edgar Martinez‘s worthiness for enshrinement in Cooperstown, this isn’t really a post about whether or not he deserves induction. I get why people are hesitant to vote for a guy who spent most of his career at DH, had a relatively short career, and who...
Via Fangraphs
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December 29, 2011
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December 29, 2011
Moneyball Garners Four Golden Globe Nominations
The movie Moneyball was released in the latter part of the summer and the earlier part of the fall and at the first look of it, it seemed like only baseball fans would have enjoyed the movie but after seeing the movie a few times I have found out that the movie isn’t just for fans like me but for everyone including your mom who can’t decipher the cryptic code that is...
Via Rant Sports
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December 16, 2011
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December 16, 2011
Yankees 2011 Season in Review: Nick Swisher
The Yankees fleeced the White Sox when they traded an inconsistent infielder and two not so promising prospects for Nick Swisher after the 2008 season. The idea at the time was that he was going to replace Jason Giambi at first base, but the Yankees signed Mark Teixeira a little more than a month later and Swish has been the starting right fielder ever since.
EXPECTATIONS: Based...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
Working in Vegas at Camp Tulo
LAS VEGAS — I don’t gamble. Don’t play cards. Not tempted to pull arms on slot-machines. But I placed a bet on my survival Wednesday. Against better judgment, I agreed to attempt a morning workout at Camp Tulo.
“Are you really going to do this?” Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki asked with sarcasm befitting my lack of fitness.
My life has trained me...
Via All Things Rockies
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December 15, 2011
Are Pajamas Allowed?
MLB is imposing a dress code for reporters."There's no one who expects reporters to wear a suit and tie," she said. "But with the advent of different media, there are now individuals who are not part of a bigger organization that may have a dress code."The media should dress "in an appropriate and professional manner" with clothing proper for...
Via RedSoxLife
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
Renck: Rockies' Nolan Arenado ready for Troy Tulowitzki workout
The Rockies' odds of improving next season will increase this week in Las Vegas. Monday, Nolan Arenado arrives in Vegas to begin winter workouts with Troy Tulowitzki, Jason Giambi and, at some point soon, Dexter Fowler.
Via Denver Post
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December 04, 2011
The return of Chili Davis
Under ordinary circumstances, the hiring and firing of hitting coaches doesn’t generate much in the way of headlines or analysis. In the case of the Oakland A's, however, the hiring of Chili Davis creates some legitimate interest. It marks the return of a hitter who enjoyed a successful 19-year career to the ranks of the big leagues, where the A's hope he can turn around...
Via The Hardball Times
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November 28, 2011
Movember MLB Mustache Madness: Current Players, Round 2 - Giambi vs. Bautista
I guess you could say that this next Round 2 Movember MLB Mustache Madness matchup has the market cornered. The first round winners from first base and third base will now vie for the current player corner infielder mustache title.
Jason Giambi
Giambi's career may be on its last legs, but his mustache has clearly still got it as evidence by him earning 86% of the votes in...
Via The Outside Corner
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November 07, 2011
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November 07, 2011
Transaction Analysis: Weighing the Options by Ben Lindbergh
Exercised 1B-L Jason Giambi's $1 million option for 2012. [10/29]
Declined RHP Aaron Cook's $11 million option for 2012. [10/30]
In only 152 plate appearances last season, Giambi amassed 1.2 WARP, equaling his total from the previous two seasons combined. Few former MVPs adjust to life on the bench as well as Giambi has, though he did almost all of his damage in his sporadic...
Via Baseball Prospectus
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November 02, 2011
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November 02, 2011
Movember MLB Mustache Madness: Current Players, Round 1 - Giambi vs. Johnson
The Movember MLB Mustach Madness continues. The days of Mattingly and Hernandez are long gone, but mustaches for first basemen are making a comeback in today's game. Check out or two nominees.
Jason Giambi
The Giambino may have seen better days as a player, but at least his mustache prowess has developed while his physical skills decline. He even offers us two very...
Via The Outside Corner
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November 01, 2011
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November 01, 2011
Giambi accepts $1M option to stay with Rockies in 2012
Jason Giambi and the Colorado Rockies have exercised their mutual option on his $1 million contract for 2012.
Via CBSSports.com
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October 31, 2011
Flotsam and JetsamMiscellaneous thoughts and observations.Tonight for Halloween I will be dressing up as a woman with no shadow - it can mean whatever I want it to mean (which actually means that I will not be wearing any costume)... Ford to reintroduce 1965 Mustang... Is it possible that Occupy Wall Street is actually some sort of David Blaine stunt gone horribly wrong?... Who knew...
Via A Large Regular
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October 31, 2011
Rockies pick up option on Giambi
The Colorado Rockies have picked up a club option on first baseman Jason Giambi for next season.
Via Miami Herald
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October 31, 2011
Giambi to stay with Rockies under mutual option
Jason Giambi and the Colorado Rockies have exercised their mutual option on his $1 million contract for 2012.
Via ESPN
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October 31, 2011
Giambi staying with Rockies in 2012
Jason Giambi and the Colorado Rockies have exercised their mutual option on his $1 million contract for 2012.
The 40-year-old slugger hit .260 with 13 homers and 32 RBIs in 131 at-bats as Todd Helton's backup last season. He hit a home run once every 10 at-bats against right-handers.
Giambi contemplated becoming a free agent given that so many teams, including the Phillies...
Via AP on Fox
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October 31, 2011
Jason Giambi staying with Rockies in 2012
DENVER - Jason Giambi and the Colorado Rockies have exercised their mutual option on his $1 million contract for...
Via Boston Herald Sports
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October 31, 2011
Rockies bring back Giambi, decline on Cook
The Rockies and first baseman Jason Giambi each exercised their part of the mutual option on Giambi's contract for next season, while the team declined its side of the option on pitcher Aaron Cook's contract, making him a free agent.
Via mlb.com
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October 31, 2011
Cook hits free agency, but Giambi to return
Aaron Cook, the winningest pitcher in Rockies history, has left the building, but he could return.
Cook has declared for free agency, meaning the Rockies, as expected, declined his $11-million option for 2012. He instead will receive a $500,000 buyout.
While Cook has severed ties with the organization, Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd has told Cook and his agent, Joe Bick, that...
Via All Things Rockies
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October 31, 2011
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