CLEVELAND, Ohio – Baseball people and fans alike have been wondering when Jason Giambi would resurface. Perhaps this is the beginning of it.
Giambi, 45, will serve as a guest instructor for the Indians from Monday through Saturday next week in Goodyear, Arizona. The first full squad workout will be Tuesday so Giambi has arrived at the right time.
The Indians signed Giambi to a minor-league deal before the 2013 season. He made the club as part player, part clubhouse Yoda in manager Terry Francona's first year. The former AL MVP paid benefits in both occupations as the Indians won the first wild-card spot in the postseason.