Giambino
It appears imminent that the A's are going to land Jason Giambi. Despite his defensive shortcomings, he'll likely be the regular first baseman if he doesn't get hurt or look terrible in Spring Training. Which begs the question...
What's the reaction of the Oakland crowd when Giambi returns? I have to think overall anything that helps the A's is the most important, but I'd expect a large group that flat-out won't accept him as a member of this club after basically selling himself to the highest bidder and becoming one of the modern day poster boys of the steroid era. When the chatter began about Bonds maybe coming across the bay, many said they'd never accept a known steroid user.
Again, I think the reaction will be mostly positive and welcoming, but there will be plenty unhapppy. Thoughts?
What's the reaction of the Oakland crowd when Giambi returns? I have to think overall anything that helps the A's is the most important, but I'd expect a large group that flat-out won't accept him as a member of this club after basically selling himself to the highest bidder and becoming one of the modern day poster boys of the steroid era. When the chatter began about Bonds maybe coming across the bay, many said they'd never accept a known steroid user.
Again, I think the reaction will be mostly positive and welcoming, but there will be plenty unhapppy. Thoughts?