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Phillies sign Giles to minor league deal

By john • Jan 6th, 2009 • Category: marcus giles, minor leagues, philadelphia phillies

The Denver Post is reporting that Marcus Giles has signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Giles sat out last season after failing to make the Rockies out of Spring Training. He has played seven big league seasons mostly with Atlanta from 2001-2006 and with San Diego in 2007.
It was reported here back [...]



Marcus Giles considers comeback

By john • Oct 29th, 2008 • Category: major leagues, marcus giles

It looks like Marcus Giles is considering resuming his career. Giles who was once an All Star was a key part of the Atlanta Braves lineup for four years before a sharp decline in 2006. Afterward he was non tendered and played one dismal year in San Diego before failing to make the Colorado Rockies [...]



Christmas Bargin Bin Hitters?

By john • Dec 18th, 2007 • Category: brad wilkerson, corey patterson, free agents, geoff jenkins, jeff cirillo, kenny lofton, luis gonzalez, marcus giles, mike cameron, mike lieberthal, mike piazza, mike sweeney, rod barajas, russell branyan, ryan klesko, sammy sosa, shannon stewart, shawn green, tony clark

With 6 shopping days left until Christmas the Free Agent shelves are clearing out. Teams looking to sign worthwhile free agents to big deals are in tough luck but there are a few guys who could prove to be worthwhile additions for the 2008 season.
The majority of these guys are coming off injuries or complelty [...]