Word: giambi
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With the “retirement” of Mark McGwire, the St. Louis Cardinals have reported interest in signing Jason Giambi, the Oakland Athletics’ superstar first baseman. The Cardinals have the luxury of adding players like Giambi because the organization has healthy fan support, a fan-friendly stadium and ownership willing to spend money...
...Giambi has often stated that he would like to stay in Oakland. Unfortunately, the Athletics’ financial situation may prevent the team from re-signing their MVP. At first, Oakland was unwilling to give Giambi a no-trade clause. Management understood that if the A’s suddenly became a non-contending team, fans would stop attending games—having to pay Giambi would lead to massive losses...
During the past month, A’s General Manager Billy Beane declared that Oakland was willing to give Giambi his no-trade clause if he would stay. Unfortunately, the decision may have been made too late. Beane has acknowledged that a bidding war is likely. Unable to compete with the bottomless pockets of St. Louis and New York, Oakland would no longer be a viable option for a star like Giambi...
...could be the end of an era. Than again, it could also be just the impetus George Steinbrenner needs to shell out even more cash to sign Jason Giambi and Johnny Damon away from the A’s and Moises Alou from the Astros, thereby extending the Yankees’ reign for another five years. But if I had to bet, I’d pick the first scenario, especially given the unpredictability of the MLB regular season, not to mention the three rounds of postseason play that exist with the wild-card...
Speaking of Giambi, hate the Yankees because everyone signs with them. Jason Giambi has openly courted the Yankees through the media over the last few months, and will probably sign with them during the offseason. Mike Mussina, the best pitcher in the American League who isn’t hurt every year, did the same last season. Players join the Yankees now because it’s an easy way to get a ring, and the Yankees have the resources to make it happen. And if they’re underachieving halfway through the season, they simply trade for another...