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Giambi Gives in to Steroids Meeting

Posted Jun 22, 07 4:00 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Yankees DH Jason Giambi acceded to a meeting with former Senate Majority Leader and steroids investigator George Mitchell, to discuss the power-hitter's possible use of performance-enhancing drugs. Giambi had initially balked at the official probe, but caved under pressure from Commissioner Bud Selig, who says the meeting will occur "promptly."

The Post reports the interview may be softball for Giambi: The players' union set strict rules, and questions and answers will likely be rehearsed. Giambi had taken a long lead on steroids, thundering that players offered fans an apology for using them, but shuffled back to base after appearing to admit to his own "history" of illegally beefing up. Selig left open the possibility of punishment for Juice.

Source New York Post

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From left are Major League Baseball comissioner Bud Selig in 2006, New York Yankees' Jason Giambi in 2007, and steroid investigator George Mitchell in 2006. (AP Photo)   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees Jason Giambi reacts after striking out to end the baseball game New York Mets, in this May 18, 2007 file photo, at Shea Stadium in New York. Giambi agreed Thursday to meet with baseball...   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees' Jason Giambi talks to the media at Yankee Stadium in New York, in this Feb. 10, 2005 file photo. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees' Jason Giambi walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning in Major League Baseball action in this May 23, 2007 file photo at Yankee...   (Associated Press)
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