Giambi back to the A's??

CommishJoe · 04-26-2004, 06:59 AM

Anyone hear this from a reliable source? I got this from the Post, and reliable isn't an adjective I would use to describe them

GM Brian Cashman said there is no truth to the rumor roaring through baseball yesterday that said the Yankees were going to trade Jason Giambi to the A's for Tim Hudson. According to the rumor, the Yankees would pay a lot of the $99.6 million remaining on Giambi's contract that has a blanket no-trade clause.

"I have had no trade discussions with anybody," Cashman said.

Because the back end of the Yankees' rotation is shaky, the A's are unlikely to sign all of their top three starters (Hudson, Barry Zito and Mark Mulder) to long-term deals, and Oakland GM Billy Beane loves Giambi, the rumor gained steam.

"It wouldn't be Hudson," an industry source familiar with the A's plans. "They are trying to sign him. They haven't presented that to the Yankees."

Hudson, who faces the Yankees tomorrow night, makes $5 million this year and $6.75 million next year. After that, he is a free agent.

draven085 · 04-26-2004, 08:08 AM

Did someone say reactionary?

CommishJoe · 04-26-2004, 08:29 AM

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Originally posted by draven085
Did someone say reactionary?

Isn't that Steinbrenner's middle name?

CMH · 04-26-2004, 11:21 AM

Oh, goodness, the New York Post?!

Joe, you know better than that!

CommishJoe · 04-26-2004, 11:53 AM

Why do you think I put that disclaimer at the top?

Plus, with the season we've had so far, a guy can dream can't he??

draven085 · 04-26-2004, 12:37 PM

If the A's deal one of the big three I think it'll be Zito.

GoldenGlove · 04-26-2004, 01:32 PM

They can definately resign their starters for Giambi-type money and production. Beane is too smart to pull off a deal like that.

jblaze03fuel · 04-26-2004, 02:20 PM

They'll be fine with who they have right now, they can nag some other guys in FA.

Crapshoot · 04-26-2004, 02:23 PM

Zito will be traded within the next 2 years- count on it. He has the greatest hype-value ratio..

BigBambino · 04-26-2004, 02:51 PM

Why would Oakland want to trade one of the Big three for a older decling first baseman with bad knees issure, and who is amoung the people in the center of the Steriods saga?

Gastric ReFlux · 04-26-2004, 02:54 PM

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Originally posted by BigBambino
Why would Oakland want to trade one of the Big three for a older decling first baseman with bad knees issure, and who is amoung the people in the center of the Steriods saga?

Because Beane just finished reading Steinbrenner's If-You-Got-A-Whole-Lotta-Moneyball and he's realized that Steinbrenner has cornered the market on overpriced veteran talent.

Long_Long_Name · 04-26-2004, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by BigBambino
Why would Oakland want to trade one of the Big three for a older decling first baseman with bad knees issure, and who is amoung the people in the center of the Steriods saga?

Can you explain your reasoning behind claiming that the "steriods saga" has importance to the Oakland front office?

BigBambino · 04-26-2004, 03:01 PM

I'm just saying that it could bring added distractions. not saying it would hamper Jason's overall performance (which like i said is decling anyway) I'm just saying that added distractions like Steriod's cant be good for a club house can it?

Long_Long_Name · 04-26-2004, 03:04 PM

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Originally posted by BigBambino
I'm just saying that added distractions like Steriod's cant be good for a club house can it?

I would say they can.

In hockey you have periods, but in baseball you have Steriods.

Skipaway · 04-27-2004, 02:00 AM

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Originally posted by Long_Long_Name

In hockey you have periods, but in baseball you have Steriods.

Are you calling hockey players women?

crackpott · 04-27-2004, 02:14 AM

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Originally posted by Gastric ReFlux
If-You-Got-A-Whole-Lotta-Moneyball

Long_Long_Name · 04-27-2004, 08:55 AM

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Originally posted by Skipaway
Are you calling hockey players women?

Only Valeri Bure and Kelly Hrudey.

NYM Fan 31 · 04-27-2004, 11:01 AM

LOL long name

Rizon · 04-27-2004, 02:20 PM

I don't want Benidict Giambass back.

The only good thing about him coming back is that I'd have 162 games to throw batteries at him.

Gastric ReFlux · 04-27-2004, 02:21 PM

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Originally posted by Rizon
I don't want Benidict Giambass back.

The only good thing about him coming back is that I'd have 162 games to throw batteries at him.

You're from Chicago originally?

04-26-2004, 06:59 AM	#1
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	Giambi back to the A's?? Anyone hear this from a reliable source? I got this from the Post, and reliable isn't an adjective I would use to describe them GM Brian Cashman said there is no truth to the rumor roaring through baseball yesterday that said the Yankees were going to trade Jason Giambi to the A's for Tim Hudson. According to the rumor, the Yankees would pay a lot of the $99.6 million remaining on Giambi's contract that has a blanket no-trade clause. "I have had no trade discussions with anybody," Cashman said. Because the back end of the Yankees' rotation is shaky, the A's are unlikely to sign all of their top three starters (Hudson, Barry Zito and Mark Mulder) to long-term deals, and Oakland GM Billy Beane loves Giambi, the rumor gained steam. "It wouldn't be Hudson," an industry source familiar with the A's plans. "They are trying to sign him. They haven't presented that to the Yankees." Hudson, who faces the Yankees tomorrow night, makes $5 million this year and $6.75 million next year. After that, he is a free agent. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

04-26-2004, 11:53 AM	#5
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	Why do you think I put that disclaimer at the top? Plus, with the season we've had so far, a guy can dream can't he?? __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

04-26-2004, 01:32 PM	#7
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Crapshoot Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: watching: DArwin's missing link in action Posts: 3,112	Zito will be traded within the next 2 years- count on it. He has the greatest hype-value ratio.. __________________ Senior Senor Member of the OOTP Boards Pittsburgh Playmates- OTBL

04-27-2004, 11:01 AM	#18
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draven085 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,074	Did someone say reactionary?

04-26-2004, 11:21 AM	#4
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	Oh, goodness, the New York Post?! Joe, you know better than that!

04-26-2004, 12:37 PM	#6
draven085 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,074	If the A's deal one of the big three I think it'll be Zito.

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jblaze03fuel All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 920	They'll be fine with who they have right now, they can nag some other guys in FA.

04-26-2004, 02:51 PM	#10
BigBambino All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Auburn, ME Posts: 1,315	Why would Oakland want to trade one of the Big three for a older decling first baseman with bad knees issure, and who is amoung the people in the center of the Steriods saga?

04-26-2004, 03:01 PM	#13
BigBambino All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Auburn, ME Posts: 1,315	I'm just saying that it could bring added distractions. not saying it would hamper Jason's overall performance (which like i said is decling anyway) I'm just saying that added distractions like Steriod's cant be good for a club house can it?

04-27-2004, 02:20 PM	#19
Rizon Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SF Area, California Total Posts: 531,691 Posts: 2,369	I don't want Benidict Giambass back. The only good thing about him coming back is that I'd have 162 games to throw batteries at him. __________________ JML MILKSHAKES