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Jason Giambi announces retirement, thanks family and baseball friends — The former Yankee told the Daily News Monday that he is retiring after a 20-year major-league career. Here's Giambi's statement in his own words. … “After 20 seasons, I have decided to officially announce my retirement as a Major League Baseball player.
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Jason Giambi Says He's Retiring After 20 Seasons in Majors — CLEVELAND — Jason Giambi is retiring after 20 seasons in the majors. — The 2000 AL MVP announced his decision Monday in a statement that was first sent to the New York Daily News. He ends his career as one of 20 players …
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Jason Giambi retiring after 20-year career with A's, Yankees, Rockies and Indians — Speaking exclusively to the News from his home in Las Vegas, Giambi explained his decision to walk away from the game with 440 home runs, 1,441 RBI and a .277/.399/.516 slash line. 'I've done everything I possibly can in my career.'
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Veteran slugger shares statement thanking family, fans and more
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The FanGraphs Top 200 Prospect List — Yesterday, we gave you a little bit of a tease, giving you a glimpse into the making of FanGraphs Top 200 Prospect List. This morning, however, we present the list in its entirety, including scouting grades and reports for every prospect rated …


Moncada, Olivera, Ibanez and Alvarez headline top available talent from island — Jesse Sanchez joins Hot Stove to discuss potential landing spots for Yoan Moncada, when the Cuban slugger might sign and the Caribbean WS — There are approximately 75 Cuban players pursuing a contract …
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1996 Jeffrey Maier Fielder's Glove Used to Catch Derek Jeter ALCS Game One Home Run.... The spark that started the modern Yankee dynasty! — 1996 Jeffrey Maier Fielder's Glove Used to Catch Derek Jeter ALCS Game One Home Run. As the departing Yankees captain made his final appearance …
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Notes: Thome shows familiar power — TUCSON, Ariz. — Jim Thome produced a very economical showing of power during the White Sox 9-7 victory over the Royals on Sunday at Tucson Electric Park. — Kansas City starter Kyle Snyder threw one pitch to Thome in the first inning, and he proceeded to launch a mammoth two-run shot to right.
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Chargers' Remarks to Mayor's Stadium Task Force — Special counsel to the President of the San Diego Chargers, Mark Fabiani, has issued detailed remarks and suggestions for the Mayor's newly appointed Stadium Task Force. Below is a summarized version, to read the extended version click here.
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Angels' Richards ‘looked good’ in first bullpen session since knee surgery — Garrett Richards threw 20 pitches Monday in his first bullpen session since last year's knee surgery. — Pitching coach Mike Butcher, who supervised the workout at the Angels' complex in Tempe, Ariz., said by text that Richards “looked good, felt good.”
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2015 Organizational Rankings — Farm System Ranking in 2014: 2 Prospects on the BP 101: 7 — State of the System: Despite graduating infielders Arismendy Alcantara and Javier Baez, and mildly uninspiring years from former Top 10 prospects like C.J. Edwards and Christian Villanueva …
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Yankees Sign Jared Burton To Minor League Deal — The Yankees announced that they have signed right-hander Jared Burton to a minor league contract and invited the former Twins/Reds setup man to Major League Spring Training. Burton is a client of Pro Agents, Inc.'s Dave Pepe.
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Milwaukee has shown interest, but market for 19-year-old quite crowded — MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Jim Duquette discuss Yoan Moncada's free agency and which clubs may have the edge in signing him — MILWAUKEE — The Brewers had enough interest in 19-year-old Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada …
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