Q&A with Brian Giles

Q: What kept you here?
A: "I got an opportunity in my last contract to do what was best for me and my family. I gave my word when I signed. I want to fulfill that commitment. Some players might have jumped ship. I'm not that type of a player. I am here for a reason. I want to see it through."
Q: But you possibly turned down at least $2 million extra and a chance at the World Series to remain with the Padres.
A: "I have always played this game to compete as well as have fun. I want to win every day. I'd like to do that here. I don't play baseball because of the money. Money was not a factor."
Q: Do you feel an allegiance to the Padres?
A: "I was born and raised in El Cajon. I grew up a Padres and Chargers fan. During the football season, you'll find me and my family at Charger games. Even when I was back east with Cleveland and the Pirates, I followed the Padres. I'm glad I'm playing for my hometown team. That's very important to me. I think it's special when you've been part of a community your entire life. It's not like I want to be anywhere else."

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Playing baseball for fun. Sounds like a great reason to reject a trade to Boston. Proud of the fact that you were born and raised in San Diego and wanting to play for your hometown team. Awesome. Most players would have taken the paycheck and the chance at the ring. Briles is just as much of a fan as all of us. He’ll probably starting posting on GLB once he’s retired.

"...do hereby declare that I am not a member of the Human race (not an earthling) and in fact am an alien from another planet other than earth. I hope that this will prove to the person that is putting electric shocks to my head that I am an alien. I am declaring this so that I am not in any violation of any world or international laws of the earth as I am showing by this admission that I am in fact an alien."

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