“Just saw the turkeys this morning. Outside the window, a little Spokane send-off. As we head to the Bay Area, Jason Giambi, bad lefty, true righty.
63240 Covina, West Covina. January 8th of California. I'm all over.
January 8th, 1971. About to head. Haven't been to the airport for a year and a half.
So, might be the longest span in between flights. I don't know, probably not, actually. Went years without going on many flights.
So, this is pretty exciting stuff for this small town folk here. Drafted by the Brewers. 43rd round, 89 June amateur draft.
South Hills High School. But then the second round of the 92 draft. Went to Cal State Long Beach.
Isn't that just Long Beach State? And May 8th, 95. 24 years old.
16,651st in major league history to debut. One for four. Got a hit against the Rangers in that debut.
September 27th, 2014. Played till he was 43. Almost 44.
0 for 2 versus the Rays. He won an MVP. Five time All-Star.
Home run Derby champ. Two time Silver Slugger. War number 16.
25, 23, 72. Speaking of war, career war. 50.5.
7,267 at-bats. 2,010 hits. Seems[…]”
From Arne Pod: 776~TOTD #293⚾️HOF or Not❓Jason Giambi, Jun 7, 2024
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arne-pod/id1454163890?i=1000658170942
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