OT: Giambi's 1st at bat as a Rockie...

[2000mvpfan]

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Just meant that i wasn't trying to start anything with LastingsMilledge,but like you said,I don't see the need for the negativity.It's like somebody posting that they got a great game-used bat of their favorite player and somebody else asking,"Well,yes,but is it photomatched?"
Does it really matter all that much to the guy with the bat?Nope,he's happy just to have it.

Joe

[LastingsMilledge85]

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I'm not a negative person just a realistic person. It's a long season, things change quickly. For the record (if that even matters), personally I like having Giambi as a morale guy, just as long as he isn't taking up a roster spot.

[suave1477]

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I never rave about Milledge. Lastings will probably never make it big and I don't think he plays with enough passion for that to happen. I just like Lastings for who he is and what he has done for me.

If you do not mind me asking and if you do not want to answer I will understand but I was curious about this comment.

Hey we all like players good or bad for different reasons. I was just curious to your comment.

You said you like him for who he is??? He is known as a thug off the field and he sucks on the field?
So I am trying to understand what about that, you praise??

As far as what he has done for you? Do you mind if I ask what he has done for you?

I am by no means trying to pick a fight, again I am just trying to understand your comment.

[xpress34]

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As the originator of this post - which was simply to put up some pics of Giambi's 1st at bat as a Rockie (since I was at the game) for those who are Giambi fans, I'd just like to say you guys are taking this post OFF TOPIC.

As a BASEBALL fan, I'll be honest - I liked Giambi on Team USA and with the A's. HATED him as a Yankee (I dislike the Yankees in general - and that's my right). Liked him as an A again and LOVE that he's with the Rox now.

BMH let the cat out of the bag a few weeks ago (well before there were ANY reports that Giambi might come here) when in another thread he posted that "Shultzy (Keith Schultz - Rox Equipment Manager) called from the Rockies. I need to start making some Giambi bats."

My friends here didn't understand the move thinking (As Milledge said a post or two ago) Giambi was going to take a Roster Spot. I already understood that he would have to accept an assignment to the SkySox and then get called up Sept 1st when rosters expanded. (The Rockies made the same offer to Tony Clark who refused to go the SkySox first.)

Giambi is a HUGE plus down the stretch for all of the young guys to rally around with all of his post season experience.

That all said, I hope you guys who like Giambi - or those who just like seeing a player's 1st game with his new team - enjoy the pics.

- Chris

[LastingsMilledge85]

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Lastings I wouldn't consider a "thug." He has his own style and that's the way he plays. As far as what he has done for me. He has written me a letter which is the only thing he has done for me "personally." I also believe that the person that I get my Milledge stuff from actually works with him so if I want a particular piece I can ask that person to get it from Lastings for me. But he gives me entertainment while in games with his style of play as well as the interviews he does. Lastings is noted as a very nice and fan friendly person and I'm not the only one to believe that.

[xpress34]

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Just home from Rox/DBacks...

Giambi had his 3rd PA (2nd AB since he drew a BB on the 1st PA)...

2nd hit as a Rockie and 4th RBI - Game Winner in fact!

[2000mvpfan]

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Xpress-
He's been in the zone since those last 3 games in Colorado Springs...great pick up for your Rockies-at what they're paying him,how could you go wrong?
Can't wait for the Rox to start selling his gear when the season's over!!

Take care,
Joe