Cursed by Mitchell: Will a team in baseball give ex-Oriole Jay Gibbons a look?

Former MLBer Jay Gibbons appears to be frustrated.  The ex-Oriole slugger put up decent numbers in the past.  However, he fell to the HGH/steroid purge of the Mitchell Report.  Unfortunately where other HGH users like Jose Guillen caught on (with the Royals where he is tearing up the league right now) with major league teams, Gibbons continues to hanging loose out there.  He feels so bad he composed a letter to MLB teams.  (from SportsNet)

Writing this letter is both painful and humiliating.

I am young, healthy and determined. I have acknowledged and apologized for the mistake that I made and writing this letter should be proof enough that I have indeed suffered for my mistake.

I have faith and hope that some team will give me the chance to prove that I can not only be a productive player but also be a stellar member of their organization.

My faith in a second chance has inspired me to work harder than I have at any time in my life.

All I need is a chance -- any chance -- anywhere. I am more than willing to begin the process of proving that I can and will be a productive major league player by playing in the minor leagues.

At 31 years old, I have NO DOUBT that my best baseball is ahead of me.

I know that my agents at ACES have tried to land me an opportunity in the minor leagues but have been met with negative responses by each and every Organization.

I am not blind to the fact that I have made a mistake and that mistake has raised doubt about my character and ability. It is important that you know that my indiscretions, while regretful, were made in an effort to heal a nagging wrist injury.

I respectfully and humbly request that you grant me the chance to play for your organization.

I am so willing to prove myself as a player, and a person, that I will donate ALL of my minor league earnings to your Club's charity. In the event that I earn the right to play at the major league level, I will gladly donate a significant sum to that same charity.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jay Gibbons

Someone, somewhere (we are looking at you Kansas City) give Gibbons a shot.

Comments

[The Bambino]

Jay Gibbons was an average player WITH the juice. Now, with the baggage, he isn't worth the possible media backlash a team may recieve. He made over 15 million in his career, I hope he invested it well because he's done.

[The Bambino]

Great blog BTW, consistant reader here.