With the local papers filled with stories of his continued struggles (Post, Daily News, New York Times), how much is humiliation worth to Jason Giambi? ESPN’s Buster Olney reported on tonight’s “Sportscenter” that Giambi has requested a meeting with Yankee GM Brian Cashman. Topics for discussion might include a buyout of Giambi’s contract, a voluntary assignment to Columbus, and whether or not steroids are necessary to beat up Mike Lupica.
Giambi is not in the Yankee lineup tonight, facing Seattle’s Aaron Seale.
Moments after reading the above I noticed the following on mlb.com:
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That Robinson Cano jersey is looking all the more enticing right about now.
Jon
I have to dispute CSTB’s logic of what the humiliation is worth to Giambi and ask what it’s worth to the Yankees? If I were JG, I wouldn’t take less than $100 million to leave.
Ben,
I’ve read this morning that Giambi is refusing an assignment to AAA Columbus. However, I’m not sure if he’s decided either way if he’ll run as Steinbrenner’s entry in the Preakness.