Jason Giambi to sign with Rockies?

by Eli Greenspan on Aug 22, 2009 10:15 PM EDT

Tracy Ringolsby of FOXSports.com is reporting that free-agent first baseman Jason Giambi will join the Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, presumably to prepare to be a bench player when the rosters expand in September.

Despite reaching the 400 homerun mark, Giambi struggled at the plate, hitting a abysmal .193 in 83 games for the A's.

	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG
2009 - Jason Giambi	83	269	39	52	13	0	11	40	50	72	0	0	.193	.332	.364

He will serve as the veteran role player coming off the bench for the Rockies.

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Am I the only one realize how similar Giambi and Pena are in their BA-OBP differences? If Giambi batted a measly .250 this season, he’d have a .389 OBP.

Still funny how he has a higher OBP than Aaron Hill, Ian Kinsler, and David Ortiz.

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by FlyByKnight on Aug 23, 2009 4:31 AM EDT reply actions

Papi's numbers are screwed by April and May, pre-eye-drops.

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by bdalebs on Aug 24, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

We're hoping for September magic from him

Offensive Substitution: Pinch Hitter Jason Giambi replaces Rafael Betancourt

1. Pitcher -——— Batter
Brian Wilson -—— Jason Giambi
- 6. Ball (Fastball, 92mph)
- 5. Ball (Curveball, 72mph)
- 4. Strike (Fastball, 93mph)
- 3. Ball (Fastball, 94mph)
- 2. Strike (Changeup, 81mph)
- 1. Ball (Fastball, 91mph)

Jason Giambi Walks

Offensive Substitution: Pinch Runner Eric Young replaces Jason Giambi

1. Pitcher -——— Batter
Brian Wilson -—— Dexter Fowler
- 1. Strike (Fastball, 92mph)
With Dexter Fowler batting, Eric Young steals second base (3)
- 2. In play, run(s)

Dexter Fowler singles on a line drive to CF Aaron Rowand. Eric Young scores.

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by Andrew Martin on Aug 23, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions