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Marcus Giles	#22 \| Second Baseman \|

Height: 5-8 Weight: 175 Throws: R Bats: R
Born: May 18, 1978, San Diego, CA

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April 1, 2008
According to the LA Daily News, Marcus Giles agreed in principle to a minor-league contract with the Dodgers today. He was to go to Triple-A Las Vegas to reacquaint himself with third base. However, as Giles was driving from his home in San Diego to Las Vegas, he apparently changed his mind, turned his car around and went home. It's not clear why he changed his mind, though one of the News' sources said Giles just doesn't have the desire to play anymore. He was released by the Rockies last week. Blake Dewitt will continue to start at third for the Dodgers until Nomar Garciaparra is ready.

March 26, 2008
Marcus Giles has been released by the Rockies, according to MLBTradeRumors.com. Jayson Nix has won the starting job at second base, making Giles expendable. The team was also unable to trade him.

March 24, 2008
There continues to be talk about veteran second baseman Marcus Giles heading to Los Angeles after being sent down by the Rockies Sunday. According to the Denver Post, with Dodgers infielders Jeff Kent and Nomar Garciaparra expected to start the season on the disabled list, the Dodgers could use Giles' big league savvy. Asked about the trade talk, Giles said, "That's what I'm hearing." All indications point to rookie Jayson Nix starting at second base and Giles either being traded or receiving an outright release. The veteran isn't likely to accept his minor league assignment.

March 23, 2008
Jayson Nix will be the Rockies' starting second baseman when the opening day lineup is penciled in. Marcus Giles was sent down to Triple-A on Sunday signaling the Nix assignment, this according to the Rocky Mountain News. Giles hit .321 with the Rockies during spring training but was told he can talk with any team about a job. The report notes that there were indications the Los Angeles Dodgers had an interest in having Giles work out with them in the final week of spring training.

March 14, 2008
As his bid for the starting job at 2B continues, so does Marcus Giles 's ability to prove such a stance is worthy. Giles went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored, and an RBI in the Rockies' 4-9 loss to Seattle today. Giles is a veteran with a strong bat and a stronger sense of his mortality rate in Colorado. The big outings in recent days only proves he wants to be on the field. If he keeps it up, he'll get his wish.

March 8, 2008
Marcus Giles, continuing his work towards earning the starting job at 2B, enjoyed another strong outing, batting 2-for-2 with a triple and a run scored. He also added a stolen base for good measure, leaving little doubt that his heart is in the chase. As spring moves along, it is hard to imagine the Rockies won't give Giles a good, long look as Jayson Nix works as their supposed favorite for that starting 2B job. The veterans seems dedicated and has the bat you hope to see in the mile-high air of Denver. Stay tuned.

February 28, 2008
Marcus Giles went 2-for-3 with a run scored on Thursday for the Rockies. The team has about 18 players in the battle for the second base spot this year, but one would have to figure that a strong spring could get Giles the job. Still, the team appears to be leaning toward Jayson Nix right now, so let the battle begin.

January 9, 2008
The Rockies and Marcus Giles have finalized a minor-league contract. Giles batted just .229 with four homers and 39 RBI in 116 games last year with the Padres but will be given a chance in spring training to win the second base job.

January 8, 2008
The Rockies and Marcus Giles have agreed in principle to a one-year deal. "We are getting pretty close. We are going to get it done, but it's not done yet," Giles' agent, Joe Bick said in the Denver Post. The contract is likely to be non-guaranteed, so Giles will have to win the second base job in spring training. He's coming off a horrible 2007 campaign in which he hit .229 in 420 at-bats.

January 2, 2008
The Rockies could bring in free agent Marcus Giles to compete for their second base job. Giles suffered through an atrocious 2007 campaign, hitting .229 in 420 at-bats for San Diego. "We have had ongoing talks. We are going to do everything we can to make something happen in Colorado," Giles' agent Joe Bick, told the Denver Post. "There are other teams involved, but Colorado represents a great opportunity." If the Rox don't end up signing Giles, they could go with Jayson Nix, Ian Stewart or Jeff Baker at second. Nix hasn't played in the big leagues yet, while Stewart and Baker are attempting a position switch.

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