YANKEES FAN willing to part with aged but still productive 1B, young RHP prospect, brimming with potential, and the hottest young 1B prospect on the market. You get Tino Martinez, a trusty veteran who is only 34 years old and has recently found his stroke. You also get Nick Johnson, who'd be a great replacement for Giambi. Finally, you get Adrian Hernandez, who could nicely complement the Hudson/Zito/Mulder trio and get Cory Lidle out of the rotation.
METS FAN: Let's make a deal. Giambi and Jason Isringhausen for highly touted five-tool OF prospect Alex Escobar; 27-year-old left-handed starter with ice in his veins, Glendon Rusch; the potential closer of the future, Jerald Riggan; and sound, veteran leader, 1B Todd Zeile (whose salary we'll pay in 2001). Even salary swap, and a chance to secure your future with strong pitching.
RED SOX FAN looking for All-Star 1B to lead our team to the Series. Will part with Brian Daubach or Carl Everett, plus Tomo Ohka or Paxton Crawford. Jason Giambi will be accepted in Beantown as a team leader in the dugout and not just another player getting paid millions of dollars by the brass. Don't be the guy who gives the Yanks another ring. Make the right choice. We want Mr. Giambi for our team!
ASTROS FAN: Fans of the Oakland A's, I present to you Daryle Ward, a young, power-hitting, left-handed 1B, who with a little playing time will make you forget Mr. Giambi. Jeff Bagwell can move to 3B (his original position), and once again the A's add youth and continue to build their future dynasty, while the Astros move to win now.
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TWINS FAN will give up young and talented pitcher Kyle Lohse (3-2 with about a 4.55 ERA), who can be a quality No. 4 starter in the A's rotation. We will also send the power-hitting DH/1B David Ortiz, who can change the game with one swing (he hit a home run a few innings after breaking his wrist, for cryin' out loud!). To make the deal final we will send free-agent-to-be LF Jacque Jones, a youngster with a rifle arm. All of those for Giambi and a negotiable amount of cash.
BRAVES FAN willing to offer young aggresive starting pitchers Odalis Perez and Jason Marquis, along with SS Rafael Furcal and 1B Wes Helms for Jason Giambi ... more whistles and bells available for Johnny Damon. Please inquire.
ORIOLES FAN seeks Jason Giambi. Will part with Jeff Conine, Jose Mercedes, Melvin Mora, and RHP Chad Parronto. You get two proven major-leaguers who can play any position in the field minus pitcher or catcher. Conine is a professional hitter, batting .320 (.380 with runners in scoring position). Mora is a solid everday, utility man who will hit .280 and play great defense every time you take the field. Finally, Mercedes is a proven young arm, while Spurgeon is ripe with limitless potential. Take it or leave it ... please take it. Jason would look great in orange.
CARDINALS FAN will trade a lifetime DH and home-run king, Big Mac, for Jason Giambi. Redbirds managment will also include Ray (K) Lankford and Andy (Has Been) Benes -- if Lil'Giambi can come out to play with his big brother. You can have your manager back as a signing bonus, as well. We have Whitey on the other line right now!
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CUBS FAN: Chicago boasts a team situated in very cozy city by the lake, with rabid, die-hard, never-give-up fans and a classic, beautiful ballpark with no plans to be torn down (ahem, Fenway), willing to make an offer for Jason Giambi consisting of a couple of prospects and/or middle-of-the road major-leaguers and/or lots of money. Said team is trying to make Hell freeze over by winning the World Series and becoming a perennial contender, and offers Giambi a solid pitching staff with which to work and a starting spot at first base and a No. 4 spot behind one of the world's most feared power hitters. Please?
PHILLIES FAN: City of Brotherly Love seeks Jason and Jeremy. Will part with Gold Glove 3B signed for next year, Scott Rolen, best pitcher in AAA, Brandon Duckworth, plus promising reliever Vincente Padilla, worth 25 percent of Curt Schilling, or lefty starter stolen from Braves organization, Bruce Chen. Your choice. Philly was made for you boys.
PIRATES FAN will give up anyone on the roster or in the farm system or in the front office besides Brian Giles and Lloyd McClendon (best base-stealer in the game). This includes: proven C/LF Jason Kendall, developing 3B Aramis Ramirez, Craig Wilson, a catching prospect with a monster bat (has hit five pinch-hit homers in his rookie season), J.R. House, an athletic two-sport prospect (almost took backup QB spot at West Virginia instead of catching for Bucs ... he probably should've), a great young fielding SS in Jack Wilson, and many others! Choose a package suitable to your needs and give us a call. We only have one request: Sign Giambi to a multiyear contract or he will be out of the 'Burgh after the season!
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The baseball trading deadline is one week from today, and Page 2 readers are already wheeling and dealing.
Check out today's "Meat Market" classified ads -- our listings of what fans are willing to offer on the featured item, Oakland A's first baseman Jason Giambi.
Then vote for the offer you believe is most likely to bag the reigning AL MVP.
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