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Brewers To Sign Jay Gibbons

By Tim Dierkes [July 22, 2008 at 4:01pm CST]

According to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun, Jay Gibbons is expected to sign a minor league deal with the Brewers. He had been playing for the Long Island Ducks.

Gibbons is known for writing a letter to the other 29 teams after being cut by the Orioles, apologizing for taking HGH and offering to play for free. I'm surprised; I didn't expect anyone to sign him.

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Did they take him up on his offer?

Posted by: TheAngelicDoctor | July 22, 2008 at 04:06 PM

Jon Rauch to the D-Backs today for that young speedy 2B Bonafico....

Posted by: MikeClarke | July 22, 2008 at 04:12 PM

Never liked him, but good for him.

Posted by: juiced | July 22, 2008 at 04:16 PM

is he playing for free, thats an admirable move even considering his hgh past

Posted by: 04Forever | July 22, 2008 at 04:36 PM

Even at the league minimum, this move doesn't hurt the Brewers any. They're stockpiling veterans for the bench, that's a smart move for the stretch run.

Posted by: bravesfan1981 | July 22, 2008 at 04:50 PM

So what exactly does he have over Bonds, other than the ability to get a sunburn?

Posted by: aap212 | July 22, 2008 at 04:54 PM

I'm sure he's coming at much less cost than Bonds, and doesn't bring the media circus with him.

Posted by: m3th0ds | July 22, 2008 at 05:18 PM

Gibbons always played decent defense in the outfield as well as having pop in his bat. Perhaps he becomes next year's Josh Hamilton?

Posted by: AA | July 22, 2008 at 05:21 PM

He isn't going on their bench, its a MINOR LEAGUE contract.

Posted by: AtlantaBred | July 22, 2008 at 05:41 PM

As a life long orioles fan who has seen jay gibbons play many many time i can truthfully say he will not become the next josh hamilton. i promise you that.

Posted by: Donny A | July 22, 2008 at 07:34 PM

Could not agree more with Donny A. In know way, shape, or form will Jay Gibbons be the next Josh Hamilton. I can't stress this enough.

Posted by: junkyarddog1300 | July 22, 2008 at 07:40 PM

Solid signing. No risk for the Brewers.

Posted by: bjsguess | July 22, 2008 at 07:40 PM

I believe Brewers assistant GM Gord Ash may have drafted Gibbons while with the Jays.

I'm too busy right now to check, though.

Posted by: Grant77 | July 22, 2008 at 09:53 PM

No risk right?

Posted by: ballerwhiteboy | July 22, 2008 at 11:14 PM