MARCUS GILES NEWS
Alleged Domestic Violence Runs In The 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]
Welcome to San Diego, Marcus Giles
January 17, 2007 by
Sign on San Diego
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"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...
A Rockie Comeback for Giles?
January 09, 2008 by
BravesBlast
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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?
Marcus Giles Arrested On Domestic Battery Charges
October 08, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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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...
Phillies sign Giles to minor league deal
January 06, 2009 by
Tireball.com
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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...
Phillies Release Giles
March 30, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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When the Phillies signed Marcus Giles to a minor league contract this winter, it appeared to be a win/win situation.
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.
Strong Genes
October 07, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Marcus Giles ran afoul of the law on domestic battery charges:
Former Padres second baseman Marcus Giles was arrested early Wednesday morning on charges of domestic battery involving his wife, El Cajon Police Sgt. Fenton Sue said.
Sue said police were called to Interstate 8 at Greenfield...
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...
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...
Phillies sign Marcus Giles to minor league contract
January 06, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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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...
Phillies Sign Marcus Giles To Minor League Deal
January 06, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports the Phillies have signed infielder Marcus Giles to a minor league contract worth $600,000. (...)
Cairo Primed for Bench Spot
March 31, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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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...
APB On A Barefoot, Bald Man Wearing A Tunic
Are the San Diego Padres turning into the Portland Trail Blazers? Jake Peavy gets arrested for parking in the wrong place at the airport and now Marcus Giles has landed in some hot water for some behavior at the Chargers game this Sunday.
Giles no show in Vegas
April 01, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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After a whole off-season of talk about Marcus Giles becoming a Los Angeles Dodgers, it isn't happening. Giles was recently released by the Colorado Rockies after refusing a minor league assignment. The Dodgers, who almost traded for him agreed to a minor league deal with the third...
...And know when to fold 'em
January 06, 2008 by
BravesBlast
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How does John Schuerholz know when to get rid of a player before his stats tank? This article takes a look at some of Schuerholz' more deft trades, including how he got rid of three tanking prospects and got Tim Hudson in return.
The Phillies Nation Interview: Marcus Giles
January 16, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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The Phillies last week signed infielder Marcus Giles to a minor league contract. (...)
Oh, Neifi! Perez suspended for stimulant use
In a story every bit as surprising as Alex Sanchez doing steroids or Marcus Giles being heterosexual, word just broke that Ne!fi Perez has been suspended for testing positive for stimulants. From the AP story:
"The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced on Friday...
Phils Sign Giles
January 06, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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The Phillies have signed free agent Marcus Giles to
a minor league contract. The deal is said to be worth $600,000. Giles
last played for the Padres in 2007 where he struggled batting a meager
.229 with 4 home runs and 39 RBI's. In 2008 he signed a minor league
deal with...
Marcus Giles considers comeback
October 29, 2008 by
Tireball.com
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It looks like Marcus Giles is considering resuming his career. Giles who was once an All Star was a key part of the Atlanta Braves lineup for four years before a sharp decline in 2006. Afterward he was non tendered and played one dismal year in San Diego before failing to make the...
Phillies release Marcus Giles
March 30, 2009 by
Tireball.com
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Attempting to come back after retiring Marcus Giles may have hit the end of the road. Actually hitting anything would be a step up from his disappointing spring numbers with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Giles joined the Phillies over the winter in hopes of resurrecting his big league...
Marcus Giles trade update
March 25, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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A trade between the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers for Marcus Giles is looking less likely. Even with the team contemplating putting both Jeff Kent and Nomar Garciaparra on the disabled list, the trade interest from the Dodgers is minimal. Giles agent, Joe Blick, said that...
Rockies looking to move Giles
March 23, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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The Colorado Rockies are looking to move second baseman Marcus Giles before the season starts. At the start of camp it was known Giles was a pretty big long shot to win the starting job, so now that the team is looking to move him its all but certain he won't be starting. Rookie...
Talking Chop Round Table: Braves Second Basemen
October 15, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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As part of season reviews for major league players and top prospect ranking for minor league players, we here at Talking Chop thought it would be a fun idea to get all of our bloggers together with the help of Google Docs and debate the various aspects of each position in the Braves...
Eaton Finds A Home
March 02, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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-------------------------- Quotable Brett Myers on losing and keeping off the extra pounds this year, "I?ll make smarter choices drinking beer. Instead of with pizza, maybe it?s a salad." Amen. -------------------------- Grapefruit Stars Chan Ho Park picked up the win yesterday...
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