In a Huff...

Late last night, the Florida Christians reacquired Aubrey Huff in exchange for catcher Johnny Estrada and a 1st round rookie pick. "We've tried to acquire Huff a number of times since we let him go," stated GM Matt Williams, "but we never could pull it off. This time, it cost us Johnny and a high draft pick, but we just couldn't pass it up." Also coming to Florida in the deal is a 3rd round free agent draft pick. "Draft scouting is the most important aspect to this game," Williams continued, "we have to make these selections count."

Huff will most likely see time at 3rd base, as well as in the outfield. "I'm just happy to be here," the cyber Huff stated.

Power Outage?

"Not in Florida," states GM Matt Williams. According to a couple of published reports, the Christians may be looking to deal some of their power in the likes of Troy Glaus, Alfonso Soriano and Jim Edmonds. "Florida can afford to move a power hitter," said a league official, "they have a number of guys that can flat out knock the ball out of the yard."

On team official stated that a number of teams have already expressed interest but stopped short of saying any deal was in the works. "Nothing has been agreed to," he stated.

Giambi, Or Not to Be?

Can Jason Giambi return to the form that racked up 350 HR's (12th Lp2 all-time), 1167 RBI's (11th Lp2 all-time) and .413 OB% (9th Lp2 all-time)? The Flashes sure hope so. Giambi has been marred in a 2 year slump, that's seen him get most of his at bats in the Kings and Flashes minor league system. "The steriod allegations have really had a negative impact on Jason emotionally," stated a league official, "in order for him to become anything like the player he was, he's going to need to focus on playing ball and not focus on what the media is saying about him."

The Flash offense, led by newly acquired Manny Ramirez (Christians) and 2004 1st round draft pick David Wright, could use the help that Giambi can provide. "We need him," stated Wright, "we need him producing if we're going to have any chance in this division."