[Rumor] Giambi back to the A's?

[love_that_reefer]

Two seperate reports say that A's GM Billy Beane would be interested in Jason Giambi if the Yanks were to put him on waivers and the Yanks ate 90%of his remaining contract.

http://www.insidebayarea.com/sports/ci_2727481

http://www.newsday.com/sports/printe...y-sports-print

Yanks have head talks about a possible minor league stint to get Giambi more ab's and to find his swing again. They will give Jason some more time but not a lot. If he doesn't come out of it, the Yanks would be dumb not to do this trade. But as in the first article says, he must have a clean bill of health.

[Steak]

That ain't happening.

A's may be desparate for offense, but why would they want him when he has nothing left. Why would they want him after he slammed the organization and city?

[love_that_reefer]

Exactly what the atricle says. Beane feels that Giambi can't be himself in pinstripes. If he goes back to Oakland, the media goes away and he can let his hair down and relax a little.

[nyjunc]

That ain't happening.

A's may be desparate for offense, but why would they want him when he has nothing left. Why would they want him after he slammed the organization and city?

If he came cheap I could see them giving him a shot.

When did he slam the organization and City? I know he was upset about the contract offer but I don't recall him slamming the A's and the City of Oakland. What did he say?

[Saber]

I'm sure Billy Beane also said he would take Alex Rodriguez if the Yankees paid the A's to take him.

[Providence A's]

Giambi's done...I'd be shell shocked if this idea was even being entertained, nevermind even happen!

[love_that_reefer]

I'm sure Billy Beane also said he would take Alex Rodriguez if the Yankees paid the A's to take him.

I don't get it.

[McKain]

Who ISN'T going to accept someone who could potentially be a great player for the team if they only have to pay 10% of their contract?

[love_that_reefer]

Giambi's OBP is .386. He still has a great command of the strike zone. Get him out of New York where he can relax for a change and then see how he does. If he still struggles, then he is done. 34 yr old former MVP's know how to play the game, steroids or not.

[A's Baby Girl]

Hell no, hell no, HELL NO.

This better be just a rumor.

[Steak]

When did he slam the organization and City? I know he was upset about the contract offer but I don't recall him slamming the A's and the City of Oakland. What did he say?

Giambi did a skit for David Letterman the day he signed with the Yankees. He was slamming the city of Oakland I believe for Letterman's Top 10 jokes. He even took a dig at New Jersey too for some odd reason. I guess he needed to be cool.

Here's what Jason said about the A's organization in his return:
http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/NAS..._oak&fext=.jsp

Living in the NY area and being obessed with NY sports teams, I don't forget stuff like this ever. I remember everything that goes with NY sports teams like an elephant.

[A's Baby Girl]

BTW, I read both articles and I can hardly call these 'reports'. These are just the columinists' speculation and opinion about what MAY happen with Giambi. They're not really reporting anything

[Taylor]

My question is why would the Yanks pay $72 million to let someone else have him? If they decide to do a buyout you're looking at 50-60 cents to the dollar, meaning they'll pay roughly $50 million to drop him.

With that said, why pay $22 million EXTRA? However, if I had to pay 90% of his salary, I'm making sure I talk to more than one team. JMO.....

[RLA68]

I don't like Giambi but it makes no sense to pay 90% just to drop him. If they could get him to accept 60-70 % that might a good deal.

I would love to see him go back to Oakland.

[rockin500]

aint happenin.