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Red Sox claim Brian Giles. Update: Giles blocks trade.

Posted: Thu Aug 7, 2008 7:31 pm
by Celtics_Champs
We have 48 hours to work out a deal. Interesting... Do we really want him, or is it just a block? Giles still has veto power.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/r ... tra_bases/

If we get him, our outfield would be very crowded

Bay
Ellsbury
Drew
Crisp
Giles

Re: Red Sox claim Brian Giles

Posted: Thu Aug 7, 2008 7:44 pm
by sunshinekids99
I'm assuming it's a block to keep him out of Tampa.

Re: Red Sox claim Brian Giles

Posted: Fri Aug 8, 2008 5:28 pm
by Prophet_C
And Giles is set to veto the deal....

Re: Red Sox claim Brian Giles

Posted: Fri Aug 8, 2008 6:48 pm
by Celtics_Champs
Just saw that. I can see why he doesn't want to shorten his playing time. But he might regret the decision if we win the series.

Re: Red Sox claim Brian Giles. Update: Giles blocks trade.

Posted: Fri Aug 8, 2008 10:29 pm
by greenbeans
I know San Diego is his hometown, but hed rather lose AND take less money? rare bird this Giles character is