Oakland A's History: AFL Alumni Nov 1, 2009
Jason Giambi is an A's AFL alum ... Jason Giambi: 2000 AL MVP. 409 HR and a 932 OPS in 15 ML seasons. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
A-Rod awarded homer on replay Nov 1, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. First postseason use of review gives Yank two-run shot. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Lack of DH doesn't hinder Yanks vs. Phils Nov 1, 2009
The other Yankees to hit pinch-hit homers in the World Series are Jason Giambi (2003), Jim Leyritz (1999), John Blanchard ('61), Elston Howard ('60), Robert Cerv ('55), Johnny Mize ('52) and Yogi Berra ('47). "Everybody contributed today," catcher Jorge Posada said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Four finalists make cut for hitting coach Oct 30, 2009
During his time with the Athletics, Jason Giambi and Miguel Tejada won the American League Most Valuable Player Award. Bosley is the coach at Bethany University and has achieved significant success in the music and investment fields as owner of his own companies. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Oakland A's History: AFL Alumni Oct 30, 2009
Jason Giambi is an A's AFL alum ... Jason Giambi: 2000 AL MVP. 409 HR and a 932 OPS in 15 ML seasons. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
Return to baseball is good for Big Mac Oct 27, 2009
It got Alex Rodriguez, Andy Pettitte, Jason Giambi and some Mitchell Report names breathing room even though none publicly came clean before he was outed. In contrast, those who resisted dug themselves deeper holes: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Rafael Palmeiro and McGwire's old pal, Sammy Sosa. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Inbox: Do the A's need more power arms? Oct 27, 2009
I still applaud Billy Beane's decision to bring in the veteran Big 4 -- Matt Holliday, Orlando Cabrera, Jason Giambi and Nomar Garciaparra -- last year. And good for Beane for unloading three of them when it was obvious the plan wasn't working, which leads me to my question. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Making the grade: Offense Oct 22, 2009
First baseman/designated hitter Jason Giambi, who'd hit 36 home runs with 96 RBIs and a. 373 on-base percentage with the Yankees in 2008, had been brought back for a hugely hyped homecoming. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Opportunity is there to close door on ’04 Oct 22, 2009
Teixeira has given the Yankees an upgrade at first base in his first season over Jason Giambi, who was more lumbering than nimble at the position. He had a play early in the season where he dove to his right, threw from his knees to throw to home plate and save a run and save the game for us, Girardi said. (Boston Globe)
Inbox: What's the latest on Duchscherer? Oct 21, 2009
Then Beane seemingly went back on his plan and got the rent-a-player type he's been so fond of the past few years in Holliday, Orlando Cabrera, Jason Giambi and Nomar Garciaparra. This short-term help was contrary to the long-term building he announced. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Night-and-Day Rod: '09 Alex on fire Oct 21, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Night-and-Day Rod: '09 Alex at his best. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Rox look to build on strong second half Oct 20, 2009
Contract issues Free agents: Joe Beimel, LHP; Jose Contreras, RHP; Jason Giambi, 1B; Matt Herges, RHP; Jason Marquis, RHP; Josh Fogg, RHP; Juan Rincon, RHP Eligible for arbitration: Garrett Atkins, 3B; Clint Barmes, 2B; Matt Belisle, RHP; Taylor Buchholz, RHP; Jorge De La Rosa, LHP; Randy Flores, LHP; Jason Hammel, RHP; Chris Iannetta, C; Matt Murton, OF; Ryan Spilborghs, OF; Omar Quintanila, INF; Huston Street, RHP. Club options: Rafael Betancourt, RHP, $5. 4 million Mutual options: Yorvit... (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Yanks, Halos combine for six homers Oct 20, 2009
The Yankees were also involved in t 00003A34 wo of three other ALCS games with six or more homers, hitting four -- including two from Hideki Matsui -- off Red Sox pitching in Game 3 in 2004, while the Sox countered with two more, as well as hitting three against Boston -- Jason Giambi with two and Aaron Boone with his unforgettable one -- in Game 7 in 2003. The culprits on Monday were Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Johnny Damon and Jorge Posada for the Yankees, and Howard Kendrick and Vladimir... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Rays to stay busy during the offseason Oct 17, 2009
They also went in searching for a designated hitter -- meeting face-to-face with Milton Bradley and Jason Giambi, as well as the agent for Bobby Abreu -- and 00003349 eventually signed Pat Burrell less than a month later. Is this the venue where the Rays find an affordable closer this year. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Phils, Rox offer fitting finale to wild NLDS Oct 16, 2009
Pinch-hitter Jason Giambi dropped an RBI single into left and Yorvit Torrealba followed with a double to the wall in right center that scored two more runs. "When they took the lead tonight in the final game, that showed me something," Manuel said of the Rockies. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Kate Hudson added to Yankees' all-star lineup Oct 16, 2009
If your team has a pretty face, be it Kate Hudson or Mark Teixeira or CC Sabathia or Jason Giambi or Reggie Jackson, you know that face eventually will leave you for the Yankees ... Had Jason Giambi stayed with the A's and continued to play at a high level, he would have led that team to one or two World Series titles, thus attaining a baseball legacy that would have made the pile of cash he got from the Yankees look like a cowflop. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tale of the Tape: Phillies vs. Dodgers Oct 16, 2009
The only other lefty reliever is rookie Antonio Bastardo, who struck out Colorado's Jason Giambi in Game 2. This may be where the Dodgers have their biggest advantage. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Cards met all but one goal in 2009 Oct 16, 2009
On the 130th pitch of the biggest start of his career, Adam Wainwright froze pinch-hitter Jason Giambi with a curveball, leaving two runners stranded and keeping a one-run lead intact. An inning later, Ryan Franklin closed it out for the save, but Wainwright's escape was the most memorable moment of the night and likely the season. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Rocky start ends in playoff berth Oct 15, 2009
Right-handed starters Jason Marquis and Jason Hammel, deadline bullpen acquisitions Rafael Betancourt and Joe Beimel and end-of-the-season additions Jose Contreras and Jason Giambi all made big contributions. Helton and Brad Hawpe were the team's most dependable hitters during the first half. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Making the grade: Starting pitching Oct 15, 2009
Even the additions of established offensive stars Matt Holliday, Jason Giambi, Orlando Cabrera and Nomar Garciaparra came with the development of the organization's deep stable of talent on the mound -- starters, in particular -- in mind. The thinking: give the kids a little room for error by giving them ample run support. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Rockies looking to build upon solid base Oct 14, 2009
Key free agents: LHP Joe Beimel, RHP Rafael Betancourt (team option), RHP Jose Contreras, LHP Alan Embree, RHP Josh Fogg, 1B Jason Giambi, RHP Jason Marquis, C Yorvit Torrealba (mutual option). Outlook: In addition to sorting out Tracy's status, the Rockies need to determine how to make room for youngsters such as 3B Ian Stewart and OF Dexter Fowler. (The Clarion-Ledger)
* NLCS 2009: Phillies rally over Rockies to win series Oct 14, 2009
Jason Giambi tied the game 2-2 with a pinch-hit single to left and Yorvit Torrealba crushed a booming two-run double to right-center to lift the Rockies into a short-lived 4-2 lead. In keeping with the frantic finish, Colorado created one more opportunity to win in the bottom of the ninth, putting men on first and second base with singles by Carlos Gonzalez and Todd Helton off lefty reliever Scott Eyre. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Phillies, Rockies destined to meet again Oct 14, 2009
" And what about the type of club the Phillies have? The defending World Series champions, experiencing bullpen problems throughout the season and the first four games of the series, suffered another late letdown in Game 4 when Ryan Madson gave up a run-scoring single to Jason Giambi and a two-run double to Yorvit Torrealba that gave the Rockies a 4-2 advantage. Division Series Gm. 1PHI 5, COL 1 Gm. 2COL 5, PHI 4 Gm. 3PHI 6, COL 5 Gm. 4PHI 5, COL 4 No problem for the Phillies, who were down to... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Start of something special for Rockies? Oct 14, 2009
Notable free agents include reliever Joe Beimel, Jason Giambi and Jose Contreras. Although Giambi would like to be a DH in the American League, he loved it in Colorado and could return if they can find him enough at-bats behind first baseman Todd Helton. (The Clarion-Ledger)
... AND WE'RE BACK Oct 14, 2009
One out later, pinch-hitter Jason Giambi singled in the tying run and Yorvit Torrealba doubled in the go-ahead runs and the Phillies were done. Or so it seemed. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bruce Jenkins Oct 14, 2009
-- Maybe the A's can live with the absence of Street, Holliday, Jason Giambi, Orlando Cabrera, Joe Blanton and Nick Swisher, but not Andre Ethier of the Dodgers or Carlos Gonzalez, so poised and productive for Colorado. That should be two-thirds of the A's outfield, and it will haunt them for years. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hawpe, Marquis face uncertain futures Oct 14, 2009
Three late-season acquisitions -- right-handed reliever Rafael Betancourt, who shone during the Phillies series, lefty Joe Beimel and pinch-hitter Jason Giambi -- also could be listening to offers from the Rockies (although Giambi's future might be in the American League as a designated hitter). The club also has an option on catcher Yorvit Torrealba, a clutch performer late in the regular year and in the postseason. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Heartbreaking loss ends Rockies' season Oct 13, 2009
After Jason Giambi tied the game with a pinch-hit RBI single and Yorvit Torrealba gave the Rockies a 4-2 lead with a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth, the series seemed headed back to Philadelphia for a deciding fifth game. "Obviously we were a strike away from making a trip to Philadelphia, and who knows where from there, if we had been fortunate enough to get through Game 5," Tracy said. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Fowler takes flight to ignite Rox rally Oct 13, 2009
Fowler's leap of faith proved important when, one out later, pinch-hitter Jason Giambi hit an opposite-field single to left field to score Fowler with the tying run. Yorvit Torrealba then followed with a two-run double for a 4-2 lead. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Colorado Rockies lose to Phillies, face elimination in Game 4 Oct 13, 2009
Jason Giambi, pinch-hitting for Dexter Fowler, fouled out to third baseman Pedro Feliz before Todd Helton walked, bringing up Tulowitzki. (2 of 3). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Phillies rally in 9th to reach NLCS Oct 13, 2009
Ryan Howard hit a two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning and scored on Jayson Werth s single as Philadelphia rallied past the Colorado Rockies 5-4 in Game 4 on Monday night to reach the NL championship series (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Phils rally to secure NLCS berth Oct 13, 2009
But then pinch-hitter Jason Giambi singled to left to score Fowler to tie the game. Yorvit Torrealba followed with a double to right-center field to score Helton and Giambi for a 4-2 Colorado lead. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Howard, Phillies rally in 9th to reach NLCS Oct 13, 2009
That came after Fowler scored the tying run on pinch-hitter Jason Giambi's two-out single ... Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton (17) and Jason Giambi (23) celebrate at the plate after scoring on Yorvit Torrealba's double in the eighth inning of Game 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies in a National League baseball division series in Denver on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rockies Short Hops: Game 4 Oct 13, 2009
Big number 2-for-12 -- That's how the Rockies fared with runners in scoring position, and it could have been worse had it not been for Jason Giambi's game-tying RBI single and Torrealba's double in the eighth. The Rockies didn't get much off Phillies starter Cliff Lee, but the few chances they had were mostly spoiled. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Rockies fall to brink of elimination Oct 12, 2009
He walked Gonzalez with one out, forced a Jason Giambi foul pop, then walked Helton before retiring Tulowitzki. "It's nice to play here," Lidge said. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Phils take Game 3, on verge of NLCS Oct 12, 2009
But Lidge got pinch-hitter Jason Giambi to foul out to Pedro Feliz on a 1-1 cut fastball. Lidge started throwing the cutter in his final regular-season appearance Oct. 3 against the Marlins and carried the pitch into the postseason. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
In crucial spot, Lidge finds redemption Oct 12, 2009
00002F06 After a walk to Carlos Gonzalez, the veteran reliever utilized the cutter to get Jason Giambi to hit a harmless pop fly behind third base. Todd Helton, who had four hits in 11 previous at-bats against Lidge, was walked before Tulowitzki directed a fly ball that was caught in shallow left field to end a content that lasted slightly more than four hours. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Game 3 in Denver postponed, and Pedro Martinez out Oct 12, 2009
Moreover, the snowout allowed Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel to go with an all-lefty rotation against a Rockies team that sports potent left-handed hitters in Todd Helton, Ian Stewart, Seth Smith, Carlos Gonzalez, Brad Hawpe and Jason Giambi. "I thought it was a tremendous way of putting all of our left-handed pitchers on them," said Manuel, who will go with Game 1 winner Cliff Lee on Monday against Colorado ace Ubaldo Jimenez. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Phillies Beat Rockies in Frosty Colorado Oct 12, 2009
Pinch-hitter Jason Giambi fouled out before Todd Helton walked, bringing up Tulowitzki. The Rockies' cleanup hitter has excelled in these situations this season, but not tonight. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Recap: Colorado vs. Philadelphia Oct 12, 2009
Gonzalez walked with one out and then stole second before pinch-hitter Jason Giambi fouled out to third. Helton walked, but Tulowitzki's fly ball to short left field was squeezed by Ben Francisco to cap the contest. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Phillies name Pedro Game 3 starter Oct 10, 2009
Jason Giambi, 8-50, HR, 5 RBI, 19 K Hates to face: Brad Hawpe, 2-4, HR. 000035E3. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Martinez removed from cold storage Oct 10, 2009
Jason Giambi has faced Martinez plenty of times, and he was busy doling out advice to the young hitters in the Rockies clubhouse. Yeah, we re both old, Giambi said. (Boston Globe)
Lefty relievers Bastardo, Eyre come up big Oct 10, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- There were two outs and runners on second and third base, and the Colorado Rockies were leading by one run in the eighth inning Thursday when they sent pinch-hitter Jason Giambi -- and his 409 career home runs -- to the plate. So, the Phillies countered by calling on a reliever with six career appearances. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Rockies, Phils down to best of three Oct 10, 2009
"I give some credit, too, to our guy on the bench in Jason Giambi," Tracy added. "[Giambi] and I had a conversation behind the cage early [Thursday] when we were taking batting practice where he basically huddled up all the kids that we had involved yesterday that had never been involved in the postseason, and Jason's message to them was, 'OK, now you've been in the postseason. So now let's get back to being who you are.' ". (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Real-life 'Trading Places' for Phils, Rockies Oct 9, 2009
"I give some credit, too, to our guy on the bench in Jason Giambi," Tracy added. "[Giambi] and I had a conversation behind the cage early this afternoon when we were taking batting practice where he basically huddled up all the kids that we had involved yesterday that had never been involved in the postseason, and Jason's message to them was, 'OK, now you've been in the postseason. So now let's get back to being who you are.' ". (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
2009 Recap: AL West Oct 8, 2009
" -- Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu on the clubhouse presence demonstrated by veteran DHs Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Sweeney. ROSTER REPORT: The Mariners enter the 2009 offseason feeling mostly positive about the progress they've made this season. From a 101-loss team that bickered and was in complete disarray, Seattle has become a place where the players are happy and, more significantly, a place where the team has a chance to win on any given day. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Mariners have to have a more... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Rockies not fearing another tough lefty Oct 8, 2009
The point is, Colorado knows what its up against -- a Philadelphia staff brimming with enough left-handers to potentially neutralize a lineup that includes left-handed hitters like Todd Helton, Carlos Gonzalez, Brad Hawpe, Ian Stewart, Seth Smith and even Jason Giambi. "Lefties, righties, everyone is going to have their struggles. We have got to wipe this out and go out and play strong," said Rockies center fielder and switch-hitter Dexter Fowler. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Giambi's impact not only with bat Oct 8, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- For seven of the previous nine seasons, Jason Giambi was front-and-center at playoff time. But Giambi's first postseason game in a Rockies uniform came and went without him ever stepping to the plate. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Postseason Could Hinge on Unlikely Stars Oct 8, 2009
This time of year is the reason the Dodgers traded for Jim Thome and the Rockies signed Jason Giambi in August. The playoff-bound NL West clubs are counting on the aging sluggers to give them some lefty pop off the bench in the playoffs. (CBS News)
Rockies learned from '07 playoff run Oct 7, 2009
And the Rockies have a feared bat in lefty-swinging Jason Giambi, who has hit. 350 since joining the club in September and enters the NLDS with 42 postseason games, during which he has hit. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Baseball playoffs are a little unusual Oct 7, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009. Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. (Florida Today)
Stats Geek: Bay overlooked member of elite group Oct 7, 2009
They are: A-Rod (12 seasons, the most all time); Pujols and Jim Thome (eight each); Ken Griffey Jr., Vladimir Guerrero, Manny Ramirez and Gary Sheffield (six each); Todd Helton, Carlos Delgado and Chipper Jones (five); Bay, Jason Giambi, Andruw Jones, Mark Teixeira and Miguel Tejada (four each. . (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Carpenter Wins NL Comeback Player of the Year Oct 6, 2009
Past winners of the Award include: Jason Giambi and , Jr. (2005); and (2006); Carlos Pea and (2007); and and (2008). Brian Walton can be reached via email at brian@thecardinalnationblog. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
NLDS Preview - Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies Oct 6, 2009
An under-the-radar move that has paid dividends for the Rockies was the late- season pickup of left-handed slugger Jason Giambi, who has been a great bat off the bench late in games. Seth Smith hit an MLB-high. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Good, not-so-good moments for A's Oct 5, 2009
OAKLAND -- The idea behind bringing Matt Holliday, Jason Giambi, Orlando Cabrera and Nomar Garciaparra aboard was to give the previously anemic offensive enough juice to make the kids on the mound relax a little. Things didn't quite work out that way. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Rockies not to be underestimated Oct 5, 2009
Late addition Jason Giambi, who joined the team on Sept. 1, also is an imposing pinch-hitter from the left side. The Rockies have five starters in double figures in wins, but the bullpen strength they've developed could be a big part of the NLDS.. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
A's season ends with seventh straight loss Oct 5, 2009
"If you look as the season as a whole, it was a disappointment," said Garciaparra, the only one of four big-name offseason acquisitions to finish the year with the team, outlasting Matt Holliday, Orlando Cabrera and Jason Giambi. "It was an awful season, and going into the offseason, nobody here should be kidding themselves about what a bad year it was. You have to feel that, and hopefully do whatever it takes to make sure you don't feel it again.". (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Brewers may have new look in '10 Oct 5, 2009
The Official Site of the Milwaukee Brewers. GM Melvin plans to be aggressive in pursuing pitching. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Not over yet: Rockies close gap on Dodgers Oct 3, 2009
"It's unbelievable to think that we were fighting just to fend off the Giants. Then it was the Braves and now we find ourselves having a chance to win the division," said Jason Giambi, who joined the Rockies on Sept. 1 after cut by Oakland. "It's unbelievable how resilient this team has been.". (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Inbox: What's the best home for Hughes? Oct 2, 2009
One thought at the time was that Posada could eventually move to first base, but that was before Mark Teixeira replaced Jason Giambi there and made the position his own for years to come. Instead, expect to see Posada increase his time as a DH as time goes on. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Helton, Giambi share leadership role Oct 1, 2009
One-time MVP Jason Giambi joined the team Sept. 1, and immediately demonstrated the ability to change games as a pinch-hitter. Giambi has hit. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Bruce JenkinsINSIDE BASEBALL Oct 1, 2009
They are the swarthy Jason Giambi emerging from the dugout in menacing fashion, taking a couple of right-handed practice cuts before settling into the left side of the batter's box. They are Clint Barmes, essentially a utility infielder, checking in with 23 homers and the tumbling, unforgettable catch that ended Sunday's win against St. Louis. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Coach Alejo has impact on A's health Oct 1, 2009
The Official Site of the Oakland Athletics. Players praise program for getting, keeping them well. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Walk-off win moves Rockies closer to wild card Sep 30, 2009
Weathers (4-6) walked Brad Hawpe and got pinch-hitter Jason Giambi to pop out before Iannetta connected. Jason Marquis gave up two earned runs and six hits in six innings, and was in line for his career-high 16th win before Street absorbed his second blown save of the season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
First year with Yanks a success for Tex Sep 30, 2009
Examined amidst the context of the recent high-priced free agent hitters to land in the Bronx -- Jason Giambi, anyone. -- it seems even better. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
