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Marcus Giles- not eligible

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:32 pm
by Cardinals
2. Any player who is cut by a major league team may continue to play for a period of 2 weeks in the IBC without being signed by a major league team.

latest Giles news:

Marcus Giles-2B- Rockies Apr. 3 - 2:30 am et

Marcus Giles reportedly has reconsidered and will sign a minor league deal with the Dodgers.
The plan was for Giles to spend about 10 days at Triple-A Las Vegas before being called up. If he adapts well to third base, he could start for the Dodgers until Nomar Garciaparra returns. If not, he'll probably play behind Blake DeWitt.

Rockies released second baseman Marcus Giles.- March 26

He has not played or signed with anybody, he is not retired but is in the same boat as Bonds. He cannot play.

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:36 pm
by Dodgers
Further comment:
Giles was on his way to AAA and had a change of heart and reneged, but regardless, not eligible.

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:36 pm
by Orioles
oops. sorry.