Skip to main content

CSN Bay Area

HOME  >  NEWS  >  SPORTS
Former A's 1B Jason Giambi announces retirement
Share This Post
Comments
Monday, February 16, 2015 - 3:00pm

Jason Giambi has announced his retirement after 20 seasons in the majors, issuing a statement via the New York Daily News.

Giambi played until age 43 by hanging around as a part-time designated hitter/pinch-hitter/unofficial hitting coach, but he struggled to stay healthy for the Indians last season and last topped a .700 OPS in 2011 for the Rockies. It’s been seven years since he logged more than 400 plate appearances.

Giambi was in the running to become the Rockies’ manager two offseasons ago, but decided to keep playing and not pursue a coaching job when Colorado settled on Walt Weiss for the gig. If he wants to go into coaching now, there will be plenty of teams interested.

Oakland’s second-round draft pick in 1992, he played seven seasons for the A’s–including winning an MVP award in 2000–before leaving to sign with the Yankees as a free agent. He spent seven seasons in New York before moving on to Colorado and finished up in Cleveland.

READ MORE AT HardballTalk.com

NBCBayArea.com

There is no data to display.

Video

A's Pat Venditte throws first right- and left-handed bullpens
Brett Bochy: Father Bruce 'in great spirits'
Details surrounding Bochy's heart procedure
Morning Minute: Sharks gain steam; Zito, A's report; scare for Bochy

Giants

Day 3 Recap: Wotus likes instant replay tweaks
Giants' Cain 'pretty much full speed' in bullpen session
Bochy released from hospital, sent home to rest
MLB announces new rules in attempt to speed up games
Read More

Athletics

'Switch pitcher' Pat Venditte turns heads in A's camp
A's rotation hopeful Sean Nolin dealing with groin injury
Potential closer Clippard eager to get acclimated with A's
Zito needs to distinguish himself early with A's
Read More

Sharks

By the numbers: Kings-Sharks Stadium Series
Outdoor game could allow Sharks to hit reset button
Sharks' Pavelski discusses first intermission tirade in Arizona
Shots of the Game: Desjardins, Hertl team up for two goals
Read More

49ers

Demolition of Candlestick Park exterior concerns residents
Kaepernick works out with draft prospect Green-Beckham
Raiders' Del Rio, 49ers' Tomsula among NFL's lower coaching tier
49ers combine buzz: Tomsula bounces back
Read More

Raiders

What they're saying: Carson courting Raiders, Chargers
Davis: 'We're still trying to get something done in Oakland'
Raiders-Chargers proposal presser more of a pep rally
Del Rio wants Raiders to be competitive right away
Read More

Warriors

Report: Teams starting to think Allen won't play this season
Warriors assign McAdoo to Santa Cruz
NBA Gameday: Warriors start second half vs. nemesis Spurs
Warriors debut Chinese New Year jerseys against Spurs
Read More

NCAA

Carter's 21 points lifts Saint Mary's over Portland
San Francisco takes control early, defeats LMU 72-45
Santa Clara topped by Pepperdine in Malibu
Utah State routs San Jose State 76-54
Read More
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLB Standings
  • Amy G
  • Insider Alex Pavlovic
  • Buy Giants Gear
  • Buy Giants Tickets

Latest News

Day 3 Recap: Wotus likes instant replay tweaks
(1)
Alex Pavlovic

GIANTS VIDEO

Brett Bochy: Father Bruce 'in great spirits'
Brett Bochy: Father Bruce 'in great spirits'
See more >

GIANTS INSIDER

  • Day 3 Recap: Wotus likes instant replay tweaks
  • Giants' Cain 'pretty much full speed' in bullpen session
  • Bochy released from hospital, sent home to rest
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLB Standings
  • Insider Joe Stiglich
  • Buy Athletics Gear
  • Buy Athletics Tickets

Latest News

'Switch pitcher' Pat Venditte turns heads in A's camp
Joe Stiglich

A's VIDEO

A's Pat Venditte throws first right- and left-handed bullpens
A's Pat Venditte throws first right- and left-handed bullpens
See more >

A's INSIDER

  • 'Switch pitcher' Pat Venditte turns heads in A's camp
  • A's rotation hopeful Sean Nolin dealing with groin injury
  • Potential closer Clippard eager to get acclimated with A's
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NHL Standings
  • Insider Kevin Kurz
  • Buy Sharks Gear
  • Buy Sharks Tickets

Latest News

By the numbers: Kings-Sharks Stadium Series
CSN Bay Area staff

SHARKS VIDEO

Shots of the Game: Desjardins, Hertl team up for two goals
Shots of the Game: Desjardins, Hertl team up for two goals
See more >

SHARKS INSIDER

  • Outdoor game could allow Sharks to hit reset button
  • Sharks' Pavelski discusses first intermission tirade in Arizona
  • Rewind: Fourth line, Niemi get Sharks key win before Levi's game
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NBA Standings
  • Insider Monte Poole
  • Buy Warriors Gear
  • Buy Warriors Tickets

Latest News

Report: Teams starting to think Allen won't play this season
Y! Sports

WARRIORS VIDEO

YSTL: Green stresses why Warriors need 'bring it' every night
YSTL: Green stresses why Warriors need 'bring it' every night
See more >

WARRIORS INSIDER

There is no data to display.

  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NBA Standings
  • Insider Bill Herenda
  • Buy Kings Gear
  • Buy Kings Tickets
  • Channel locations

Latest News

NBA Gameday: Karl era begins as Kings host Celtics
(1)
Bill Herenda

Kings Video

Karl reveals Kings' top two areas in need of improvement
Karl reveals Kings' top two areas in need of improvement
See more >

KINGS INSIDER

There is no data to display.

  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NFL Standings
  • Insider Matt Maiocco
  • Buy 49ers Gear
  • Buy 49ers Tickets

Latest News

Demolition of Candlestick Park exterior concerns residents
(1)
NBCBayArea.com

49ers VIDEO

YSTL: The real 'charismatic' Tomsula surfaces at combine
YSTL: The real 'charismatic' Tomsula surfaces at combine
See more >

49ers INSIDER

  • 49ers combine buzz: Tomsula bounces back
  • Matt Maiocco's 49ers chat transcript (2.20.15)
  • Garcia impressed Rams' Fisher in coaching interview
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NFL Standings
  • Insider Scott Bair
  • Buy Raiders Gear
  • Buy Raiders Tickets

Latest News

What they're saying: Carson courting Raiders, Chargers
(3)
CSN Bay Area staff

RAIDERS VIDEO

YSTL: Which free agents should Raiders target?
YSTL: Which free agents should Raiders target?
See more >

RAIDERS INSIDER

  • 49ers' Culliver arrested in San Jose
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLS Standings
  • MLS Player Leaders
  • Buy Quakes Gear
  • Buy Quakes Tickets

Top Story

Soccer star makes statement by wearing 15 temporary tattoos
Associated Press

Quakes Video

Wondolowski reflects on his World Cup experience
Wondolowski reflects on his World Cup experience
See more >

Shop

JOE STIGLICH

'Switch pitcher' Pat Venditte turns heads in A's camp
See more >

ALEX PAVLOVIC

Day 3 Recap: Wotus likes instant replay tweaks
(1)
See more >

MATT MAIOCCO

49ers combine buzz: Tomsula bounces back
(124)
See more >

SCOTT BAIR

Davis: 'We're still trying to get something done in Oakland'
(12)
See more >

MONTE POOLE

NBA Gameday: Warriors start second half vs. nemesis Spurs
(6)
See more >

BILL HERENDA

NBA Gameday: Karl era begins as Kings host Celtics
(1)
See more >

KEVIN KURZ

Outdoor game could allow Sharks to hit reset button
(1)
See more >

RAY RATTO

Good news from Kings-Sharks game at the House Tomsula Built

ALL-STAR TEACHER

Nominate your favorite All-Star Teacher today!

SATURDAY NIGHT ON ICE SHARKS POSTER!

more

Click here to find out how to win a Sharks collectors edition poster!

AUTHENTIC FAN THURSDAY

Click here to buy your Sharks tickets in the Authentic Fan Thursday section!



NCAA

Utah State routs San Jose State 76-54
Olympian Missy Franklin wrapping up Cal career

MORE

  • SaberCats
  • Fight Sports
  • Motor Sports
  • GolfChannel.com
  • Tennis
  • Ray Ratto

 

TICKETS

  • Giants Tickets
  • A's Tickets
  • 49ers Tickets
  • Raiders Tickets
  • Warriors Tickets
  • Kings Tickets
  • Sharks Tickets
Curry Jersey
Giants Fitted Hat
49ers Hoodie

Mega Menu: Shop

  • Giants
  • A's Shop
  • 49ers
  • Raiders Shop
  • Warriors
  • Kings Shop
  • Sharks Shop

Mega Menu: Shop - Tickets

  • Giants Tickets
  • A's Tickets
  • 49ers Tickets
  • Raiders Tickets
  • Warriors Tickets
  • Kings Tickets
  • Sharks Tickets

Latest Videos

A's Pat Venditte throws first right- and left-handed bullpens
A's Pat Venditte throws first right- and left-handed bullpens
See more >

ONLINE SHOWS

  • Carpool Confessions
  • Amy G’s Exclusives
  • Buster Knows Squat
  • Humm BB
  • Bullshootin'

TV SHOWS

  • All Videos
  • SportsNet Central
  • Yahoo SportsTalk Live

INSIDERS

  • Ray Ratto - Senior Insider
  • Matt Maiocco - 49ers
  • Scott Bair - Raiders
  • Monte Poole - Warriors
  • Bill Herenda - Kings
  • Kevin Kurz - Sharks
  • Joe Stiglich - A's
  • Alex Pavlovic - Giants
  • TV Schedule - Bay Area and California
  • Channel Locations - Bay Area
  • Channel Locations - California