Jason Giambi had no better offers than the one-year, $5. 

Jason Giambi had no better offers than the one-year, $5. 

Jason Giambi had no better offers than the one-year, $5. 

OAKLAND 

OAKLAND 

Jason Giambi had plenty to say Wednesday, but his feelings were clear before he uttered a word. 

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OAKLAND Jason Giambi had lots to say Wednesday at the news conference announcing his return to the A's, but his feelings came across before he uttered a word. 

After signing Trevor Hoffman, the Brewers are looking for another arm. 

The Oakland Athletics have entered into a formal partnership with the Rakuten Eagles of Japan. 

Oakland's biggest mystery in 2008 was rookie first baseman Daric Barton, who had hit at every level until last year and who had reached base in every game he played as a September call-up in 2007. 

--INF Joe Dillon was designated for assignment by the A's to clear a roster spot for newly signed DH/1B Jason Giambi. 

Oakland opened the offseason with a splash, acquiring LF Matt Holliday and his big bat (and expiring contract) from the Rockies. 

Oakland's biggest mystery in 2008 was rookie first baseman Daric Barton, who had hit at every level until last year and who had reached base in every game he played as a September call-up in 2007. 

--INF Joe Dillon was designated for assignment by the A's to clear a roster spot for newly signed DH/1B Jason Giambi.