DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a minor league contract with Jason Giambi, who could make the club as a late-inning pinch-hitter.
The former AL MVP, who turned 40 this month, hit .244 with six homers and 35 RBIs in 176 at-bats last season for the Rockies.
A fan favorite, Giambi figured his time in Denver was over after last season when first baseman Todd Helton said he was coming back in 2011 and the Rockies signed Ty Wigginton to serve as Helton’s primary backup. Wigginton can play both corner outfield spots, so the Rockies could go with just four full-time outfielders, leaving room for Giambi’s big left-handed bat off the bench.
General manager Dan O’Dowd on Monday confirmed the agreement with Giambi that was reported earlier by the Denver Post and mlb.com.
