Jason Giambi is reportedly close to a deal to cooperate with Senator Mitchell and the steroid investigation, but he will not spill all the beans. Giambi has agreed to talk about his own use of banned substances as long as he is not forced to talk about other players’ use.

Negotiations have been progressing gingerly because the MLB Player’s Union would immediately fight any suspension issued by Bud Selig if Giambi were to decide not to cooperate.