Giambi's fantastic start is, IMO, inspirational. To see him overcome the massive obstacles of the last 36 months and continue his hot '05 second half through the first month of '06 is astonishing and improbable.

Erasmus wrote: "The most difficult battle a man must face is with himself." It appears that Giambi has done everything right for the last 2 years while dealing with the unfortunate consequences of his actions.

That being said, if he is still using PEDs I hope he is exiled to the uncharted island where McGwire is currently hiding.

I hope not. I hope Giambi is demonstrating that redemption is possible. Even in New York.