Giambi spent six seasons in the majors, from 1998 to 2003, including two seasons in Oakland with his older brother, Jason Giambi, during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.
He did not slide when the throw missed two cutoff men, but was tagged out when Derek Jeter got to the ball and flipped it to catcher Jorge Posada to preserve New York’s lead.
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Photos: Jeremy Giambi through the years Former major league baseball player Jeremy Giambi died Wednesday, Feb.
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