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Brian Giles, OF, Los Angeles DodgersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsDodgers | Giles could compete for fifth outfielder or lefty pinch-hitting role MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports that Los Angeles Dodgers OF Brian Giles could compete for the club's fifth outfielder role with OFs Xavier Paul and Jason Repko, or could compete with 1B Doug Mientkiewicz for the left-handed pinch-hitting role. Reds | Had shown interest in Giles ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports that the Cincinnati Reds had expressed interest in free-agent OF Brian Giles, who eventually signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dodgers | Giles signed The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free-agent OF Brian Giles (Padres) to a minor league contract, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney. If he makes the team, he would receive a $550,000 base salary, and could earn an additional $200,000 in performance bonuses. Giles can request his release at the end of the spring if the Dodgers decide not to keep him on their roster. MLB | As many as 10 teams interested in Giles Dan Hayes, of The North County Times, reports Joe Bick, the agent for free-agent OF Brian Giles (Padres), said he is optimistic his client will have a contract for the 2010 season soon. Bick said eight to 10 teams have inquired about Giles this offseason, though he declined to identify them. Dodgers | Searching for a fourth outfielder Tony Jackson, of ESPNLosAngeles.com, reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers have expressed interest in free-agent OFs Brian Giles (Padres), Gabe Gross (Brewers) and Reed Johnson (Cubs), in their search to find a fourth outfielder, according to a source close to the organization. Yankees | Interest in Giles ESPN baseball reporter Buster Olney is reporting the New York Yankees have interest in free-agent OF Brian Giles (Padres). MLB | Interest in Giles WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports four or five teams have checked in on free-agent OF Brian Giles (Padres). Padres | Won't offer arbitration to Giles Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports the San Diego Padres won't offer Type B free agent OF Brian Giles arbitration. Padres | Blanco, Giles file for free agency The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco and OF Brian Giles filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5. Padres | Three activated from DL The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres activated OF Brian Giles (knee), SP Chris Young (shoulder) and RP Mark Worrell (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, Oct. 28. Padres | Giles not retiring The San Diego Union-Tribune's Chris Jenkins reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee) doesn't plan to retire after the season. Padres | Giles hopes to play this season The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee) won't be ready to begin a rehab assignment before the minor league season ends, but he hopes to return this season. Padres | Giles still not ready for rehab games Tim Powers, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee) is still not healthy enough to begin playing in minor league rehab games. Padres | Giles, E. Gonzalez taking BP Friday The San Diego Padres' Twitter page reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee) and 2B Edgar Gonzalez (concussion) were both taking batting practice before the game Friday, Aug. 14. Padres | Giles moved to 60-day DL CBSSports.com reports the San Diego Padres moved OF Brian Giles (knee) to the 60-day disabled list Friday, July 31. Padres | Giles update The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee) said he'll probably hit in the cage next week. Padres | Giles won't play much when he returns Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee) won't see much playing time when he returns from the disabled list, according to general manager Kevin Towers. Towers said he does not see Giles playing over OFs Tony Gwynn Jr., Chase Headley, Will Venable and Kyle Blanks. Padres | No timetable for Giles Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports there is no timetable for the return of San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee). However, he said he will be ready to play again this season. Padres | Giles may be gone by deadline According to The North County Times' Dan Hayes, San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is a likely candidate to be traded before the July 31 deadline or even released outright. Padres | Giles being cautious in rehab Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee) said his knee contusion feels similar to the 2007 injury that required postseason microfracture surgery. He has done no activity on his knee, which is causing him pain when flexed. "In 2007, after I injured the knee against that gate at Wrigley Field, I played on it for another two weeks," Giles said. "My desire to play didn't do me any good in the long run, not at all. It just made things worse." Padres | Giles to DL The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 23, because of a right knee contusion. The injury is to Giles' right knee, the same knee that he had surgery on following the 2007 season. Padres | Giles targets Tuesday The North County Times reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee) has earmarked Tuesday, June 23, against the Seattle Mariners for his return to the lineup after dealing with a sore knee the past three games. Giles is hoping the combination of rest, working with trainer Todd Hutcheson's staff and an off day will have his surgically repaired knee ready. Padres | Giles struggles against Davis Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is hitting .147 with two RBIs in 34 at-bats against Arizona Diamondbacks SP Doug Davis since 2004. Padres | Six players hitting under .200 at home According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, six San Diego Padres are hitting under .200 at home: OF Jody Gerut (.127), SS David Eckstein (.164), OF Chase Headley (.167), OF Brian Giles (.172), C Henry Blanco (.174) and OF Chris Burke (.174). Padres | Giles hits seventh or lower for first time in over a decade According to The Associated Press, San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles went 1-for-3 with a walk to raise his average to .165 Wednesday, May 13, against the Chicago Cubs. Giles, who normally hits third, hit seventh or lower for the first time since he did so as a member of the Cleveland Indians on Sept. 27, 1998. Padres | Giles double wins game The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles had the game-winning double for his team Tuesday, May 5, in a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies. The game went 10 innings. Giles, who came into the game hitting .153 and was on a 3-for-27 skid, batted in the leadoff spot and went 2-for-3 with two walks. Padres | Giles, A. Gonzalez hit Cook well MLB.com reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles and 1B Adrian Gonzalez have both had success in the past five years against Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook. Giles is .333 with one RBI in 45 at-bats and Gonzalez is hitting .385 with two home runs and five RBIs in 26 at-bats. Padres | Giles moving up all-time hit list Nick Zaccardi, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles singled twice Monday, April 27, moving him into fifth place on the team's all-time hit list. Padres | Giles given Saturday's game off San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles was given the day off Saturday, April 25, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to The Associated Press. He returned to the lineup Sunday, April 26. Padres | Giles in a funk Tom Krasovic, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is currently hitting .159 this year. Padres | Giles owns Zito Padres.MLB.com's Rick Eymer reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is hitting .400 with four RBIs in 15 at-bats against San Francisco Giants SP Barry Zito since 2004. Padres | Giles remains in slump According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is 1-for-13 in the past three games, including 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position. Twice he failed to get a run home while hitting with the bases loaded and one out. Padres | Giles struggles against Billingsley MLB.com reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is hitting just .143 in 21 career at-bats against Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley. Brewers | Braun injured Tuesday The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun (thumb) is day-to-day with a right thumb contusion after leaving in the second inning Tuesday, March 31, against the San Diego Padres. Braun was struck by a first-inning line drive off the bat of San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles when he lost the ball in the lights. X-rays of Braun's thumb were taken but showed no significant damage. Padres | Giles likely to be traded this season The San Diego Union-Tribune's Tom Krasovic reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is likely to be traded sometime this season to meet the team's mandated $40 million payroll. They appear to be stockpiling potential successors to Giles, whose consent would be needed for a trade. Padres | Giles bothered by quad injury Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (quadriceps) has been slowed by a strained left quadriceps but expects to be ready for the season. Padres | Giles says lawsuit is about money ESPN.com reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles, who is the subject of a $10 million lawsuit file by his ex-girlfriend, said the suit is all about the money. "I categorically deny each and every allegation of the complaint for palimony. This is all about money. The marriage never took place because the plaintiff changed her mind about a prenuptial agreement. The statement that I promised before marriage to divide my property to plaintiff if we ever separated or died is nonsense," Giles said. Padres | Giles to fight lawsuit Dan Hayes, of The North County Times, reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles will fight a $10 million civil lawsuit that his ex-girlfriend has filed against him, according to his attorney, James Scott. Giles' ex-girlfriend is alleging that he started physically abusing her in 2002 and continued to do so over their six-year relationship. A statement from Giles could come as early as Tuesday, Dec. 23. Padres | Giles underwent anger management Brent Schrotenboer, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles underwent anger management as part of a deal for a misdemeanor domestic violence charge in 2006. The case was dropped in February of this year. Padres | Giles sued by ex-girlfriend According to a report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is being sued by his former girlfriend for more than $10 million, alleging he battered her while she was pregnant and caused her to have a miscarriage. Cheri Olvera alleges Giles began abusing her in 2002. The lawsuit accuses him of hitting and slapping her in the face, shaking and kicking her, and battering her twice when she was pregnant with Giles' child. Padres | Giles' option exercised Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres exercised their 2009 option on OF Brian Giles Friday, Nov. 7, according to his agent, Joe Bick. Padres | Likely to pick up Giles' option Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres are leaning toward picking up OF Brian Giles' $9 million option for 2009, according to general manager Kevin Towers. "We're probably leaning more toward exercising the option," Towers said. "This guy really makes our offense go, and he's the type of hitter we like to have, especially in this ballpark. Each and every day he plays hard, plays a hard right field." Padres | Giles hits Maddux well Michael Schwartz, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is hitting .368 (14-for-38) with a home run and four RBIs in his career against Los Angeles Dodgers SP Greg Maddux. Padres | Giles hits 400th double of his career The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles' fourth-inning double Wednesday, Sept. 24, was the 400th of his career. He also scored twice, giving him 1,101 runs scored. Padres | Giles reaching base consistently Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles has reached base in 29 of his last 30 games. Padres | Giles’ 2009 option to be picked up if owner has his way Dan Hayes, of The North County Times, is reporting San Diego Padres owner John Moores would like the team to pick up the $9 million option on OF Brian Giles for the 2009 season. Giles has a $3 million buyout, and Moores has publicly commented it would be hard to replace a hitter like Giles for $6 million. Padres | Giles gets the day off The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles received the day off Sunday, Sept. 21. Padres | Giles reaching base safely The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles has reached base safely in 26 of his last 27 games. Padres | Giles records three hits Monday The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles recorded three hits Monday, Sept. 15. He has reached base safely in 24 of his last 25 games. Padres | Giles struggles against Cain Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is hitting .179 in 28 at-bats against San Francisco Giants SP Matt Cain. | Feature LinksStay on top of what matters to you FREE Fantasy Baseball
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