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June 21, 2007
Giambi Uses "S" Word
Jason Giambi comments, today, via an AP report on his upcoming meeting with George Mitchell -
"I will address my own personal history regarding steroids."
"A direct conversation the commissioner impressed upon me the idea that the game of baseball would be best served by such a meeting. I will continue to do what I think is right and be candid about my past history regarding steroids."
I recall reading that Giambi's contract has a clause in it that reportedly says he cannot use illegal drugs and needs to stay away from chemical use/dependency. While that does not say "steroids" specifically, will the Yankees now try and make a case (that steroids are illegal, etc.) and then try and void Giambi's contract?
It would save the team $26 million and a roster spot for next year.
It's very tempting, if you're New York, no?
Posted by Steve Lombardi at June 21, 2007 09:17 PM
Comments
WHAT A LUCKY GUY....Oh well
Posted by: mick ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.waswatching.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at June 21, 2007 10:41 PM
I think they would have to prove (or have Giambi admit) that he took steroids while on the Yankees, which may not be so easy...
Posted by: Mike Z at June 21, 2007 11:46 PM
No, the Yankees will not try to void the contract. According to Jon Heyman's story on SI.com, "As part of the agreement, the Yankees have agreed not try to void Giambi's contract and will instead leave his fate in MLB's hands."
So unfortunately, they have agreed to not do anything with Giambi's contract.
Posted by: Muscles Coleman at June 22, 2007 03:28 AM
Thanks Muscles Coleman - I missed that.
I just read KEN DAVIDOFF in Newsday, he's reporting the same:
http://tinyurl.com/2gu5rq
this explains why Jason used the S-word. He's safe now.
Posted by: Steve Lombardi at June 22, 2007 07:33 AM
Yeah, I think that would have been one of the two hold ups to Jason talking: he wants to protect his guaranteed money. Along with not ratting out other players.
Posted by: rbj at June 22, 2007 08:11 AM