Jason Giambi Rumors

Rockies Rumors: Giambi, Betancourt, Peralta

It sounds like the Rockies will bring back manager Jim Tracy and GM Dan O'Dowd. Here are some more rumors regarding the club's offseason plans: Tracy Ringolsby of Inside the Rockies says the team's coaching staff will return in 2010. Jim Tracy works well with his coaches, though he did not hand-pick them. Ringolsby expects the Rockies to decline the options for Jason Giambi ($6.5MM), Rafael Betancourt ($5.4MM), Yorvit Torrealba ($4MM, $500K buyout) and Alan Embree ($3MM, $250K buyout). Instead of picking up Betancourt's option, the club will try to sign him to a two-year deal that guaranatees less money...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Astros, Athletics, Blue Jays

With baseball dark until Wednesday, let MLBTradeRumors.com light the way for you... Rob Neyer has a must-read piece about the Astros refusing to give Manny Acta a three-year contract offer. As Neyer writes, "If you think it's silly to give a manager a three-year contract but don't mind throwing $100 million of your ill-gotten gains at Carlos Lee, you probably need to have your head examined (though of course something similar might be said of half the owners in the majors)." MLB.com A's beat reporter Mychael Urban explains why Oakland dealt Matt Holliday, Jason Giambi and Orlando Cabrera- but kept...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Notes: Marquis, Betancourt, Giambi

Tracy Ringolsby of Inside The Rockies examines Colorado's commitments for 2010, and the decisions they'll face regarding potential free agents and arbitration cases. Here are a few of his thoughts: Jason Marquis has said he wants to sign with the Mets and likely won't be back in Colorado. There's a good chance that lefty Alan Embree will retire. Jose Contreras is interested in returning in a middle relief capacity, but Matt Belisle is a younger option for the team in that role. The club would like to retain Rafael Betancourt, but his contract would have to be reworked. Betancourt has...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Rumors: Betancourt, Marquis, Hawpe

With the Rockies' 2009 season over, Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post is already discussing 2010. Here's the latest: Look for GM Dan O'Dowd to receive a new contract soon. O'Dowd will then attempt to re-sign manager Jim Tracy. Rafael Betancourt has a steep $5.4MM club option for 2010. The reliever wants to return, and Renck finds it possible. He says catcher Yorvit Torrealba, who has a $4MM mutual option, is less certain to remain with the team. The Rockies are expected to let free agent starter Jason Marquis leave and replace him with Jeff Francis. Presumably the Rockies...   Continue Reading

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Heyman On Holliday, Giambi, Lackey

The latest from SI's Jon Heyman... Heyman says the Braves "may consider going after Matt Holliday." So maybe I shouldn't rule out Holliday and Jason Bay for the Braves' right-handed power bat options. Jason Giambi hopes to play another year as a DH. There will be fewer than 11 open DH spots this winter. John Lackey wants A.J. Burnett money ($82.5MM over five years) and the Angels aren't confident about re-signing him.   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Granderson, Magglio, Hampton

Another round of links... Lynn Henning of the Detroit News wonders if the Tigers will consider offers for Curtis Granderson after the season. Though he has 27 homers and 20 steals, Granderson has struggled at the plate this year, particularly against lefties. He has a batting average on balls in play below .300 for the first time in his career, and it has factored in to a .248/.331/.457 line that's solid, but below Granderson's standard. (He's hitting more fly balls than usual, which could explain the BABIP dip and rise in homers.) After months of anticipation, it looks like Magglio...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Giambi, Wainwright, Meche

Some more links for the morning... ESPN.com's Buster Olney believes NL teams should consider Jason Giambi next year if they're looking for a powerful, high OBP bat off the bench. Olney also hears from a scout who raves about Adam Wainwright. In case you're wondering, he won't become a free agent until after 2012 or 2013 (the Cards hold an option). Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star reports (via Twitter) that Gil Meche is likely done for the year. Like rotation-mate Brian Bannister, Meche has a tired shoulder. Makes sense for the team to play it safe if there's...   Continue Reading

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Crasnick On Sheffield, Smoltz, Giambi, Pedro

ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick presents some of the players, managers and executives who can start earning next year's job by finishing the season strong: Gary Sheffield is hitting well, but in the words of one NL official, "he has some explaining to do" if he wants a job next year after last week's drama. Barring a September collapse, Jerry Manuel seems likely to return next year. John Smoltz is "definitely interested" in pitching next year, according to his agent. Jason Giambi can prolong his career if he plays well for the Rockies this month. One NL exec believes Pedro Martinez can...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Halladay, O'Day, Scott, Giambi

Some links for the morning... Be here at 2pm CST for this week's chat. Jamey Newberg compares Roy Halladay and Derek Holland since July 31st and shows that the Rangers are looking good even though they didn't deal for Doc. Joel Sherman of the New York Post says designating Darren O'Day for assignment was an "under-the-radar mistake" by the Mets. MLB.com's Spencer Fordin says the Orioles are trying to evaluate Luke Scott at first base to see if he can play there long-term. No one's hitting him anything, so the O's are having trouble reading his ability. Jason Giambi tells...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Giambi, Wagner, Oswalt, Snyder

Another round of links... Ed Price of AOL FanHouse reports that the Rockies officially announced the signing of Jason Giambi to a minor league deal. Kiley McDaniel of Baseball Prospectus says some clubs watch Latin American teams in the Little League World Series to establish preliminary lists of interesting players. Billy Wagner pitched an inning for the Mets today and Gameday says he hit 95 mph. He threw nine of his 19 pitches for strikes and picked up two strikeouts, walking one without allowing a hit. The Red Sox were surely watching the outing since they have another day to...   Continue Reading

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