Giambi a Ray?

by ZBW on Nov 20, 2008 1:35 PM EST

Bill Chastain of MLB.com is speculating that Jason Giambi might become a Tampa Bay Ray in the near future:

http://hotstove.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/11/giambi_a_ray.html

The Rays are down two left-handers since they did not pick up Cliff Floyd's option and Eric Hinske is a free agent. [. . .] At age 38, Giambi will not command near the salary he once played for, but that's still not to say his pricetag won't be too much for the payroll-minded Rays, who are also believed to have some interest in Pat Burrell and Milton Bradley. So it's likely to be determined by how the market sorts out this offseason. If the market is depressed, all three could definitely be on the Rays' radar.

Personally, I think Milton Bradley would be the best option. I think he would fit well in our clubhouse despite his past indiscretions, and his versatility both as a switch hitter and a LF/CF/RF/DH fits well for the Rays' get-as-much-as-you-can-for-as-little-as-you-can free agent philosophy.

The only, and fairly likely, thing that would prevent the Rays from signing Bradley is if some team makes him a financial offer he cannot refuse and the Rays cannot match. Until then, I'll just cross my fingers and hope that we can find a way to bring MB to TB.

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This young offseason has been a cock tease

We may trade for Maggs….. nope not gonna happen
We want Holliday….. that rumor went MIA and he went to the A’s
We need a lefty, Affeldt only want 2 years/ 4 mil per
After reading we get a pick for Miller, I find out we don’t
I don’t think we have even talked to Rocco yet

but the worst part? Percival can’t make a damn decision and we still don’t know how much we can spend because of that.

I wont get excited until I see one of these guys in a Rays jersey.

by joeybw on Nov 20, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions

This is the fun part

Rampant speculation which you know ultimately means dick. The scenarios are fun to discuss especially the whacky ones like Giambi a Ray. If that happens I will stop drinking for a year.

Anyway, as I was lying in the puddle, I think I may have found
a way for us to get Bonds and Griffey, and we wouldn't have to give up
that much.

~George Costanza~

by Sandy Kazmir on Nov 20, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

Watch your words.

This is one that I has made sense from the beginning.

by rglass44 on Nov 20, 2008 2:16 PM EST up reply actions

I dont see what is so outrageous about Giambi landing here

I dont expect it, but it certainly is a possibility

by td32 on Nov 20, 2008 2:27 PM EST up reply actions

I don't see us giving 8 figs a year to anyone

Let alone a guy that has no position, is 38, and wishes he was Ron Jeremy

Anyway, as I was lying in the puddle, I think I may have found
a way for us to get Bonds and Griffey, and we wouldn't have to give up
that much.

~George Costanza~

by Sandy Kazmir on Nov 20, 2008 3:06 PM EST up reply actions

I wish I was Ron Jeremy

Well…..I wish I had his sex life anyway

by joeybw on Nov 20, 2008 3:11 PM EST up reply actions

Giambi doesn't eat breakfast at Barney Greengrass

One of my GF’s cousins works out with Giambi, says he’s a great guy. Not sure if I believe him, but whatever.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Nov 20, 2008 4:03 PM EST up reply actions

???

“One of your GF’s”?? How many GF’s do you have Brickhaus? :)

by raysnbran on Nov 20, 2008 7:23 PM EST up reply actions

One of her cousins

Note apostrophe

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Nov 20, 2008 7:47 PM EST up reply actions

I don't think you use an apostrophe to show possession

I could be wrong though.

I could be wrong though

by staplemaniac on Nov 21, 2008 2:24 PM EST up reply actions

I'm wrong

That’s only for possessive pronouns. My bad.

I could be wrong though

by staplemaniac on Nov 21, 2008 2:25 PM EST up reply actions

Ban this man

-gramor notzi

Anyway, as I was lying in the puddle, I think I may have found
a way for us to get Bonds and Griffey, and we wouldn't have to give up
that much.

~George Costanza~

by Sandy Kazmir on Nov 21, 2008 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

Don't bet your precious entities on a rather unpredictable FO.

Just saying.

I know that's a pisser, baby.

by Blicks on Nov 20, 2008 3:34 PM EST up reply actions

Giambi a Ray == blech

at least this makes more sense than Giambino to the A’s.

He can easily get 10MM/yr on the market. But, maybe with the influx of zero-glove sluggers on the market, it’ll deflate like a balloon. Just wait till January, and sign whoever’s left. Or trade for Magglio, since the Tigers ain’t going anywhere.

I know that's a pisser, baby.

by Blicks on Nov 20, 2008 3:57 PM EST reply actions

I've got a feeling

that he is going to ask for more than he deserves if he is going to serve as a left-handed DH alone. I would rather keep priorities in order and find relief pitching and a right fielder. Don’t we still need right handed power?

by jacksontsmith on Nov 20, 2008 9:18 PM EST reply actions