Let's start today off with something positive.  Jason Giambi and A's players donated money to help Wash's family, who have been displaced by Katrina:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2151772

"'That was very nice,' Washington said of the players' support. 'Now, instead of looking at one apartment, we can get a couple. That was awesome. It's been a long time since I dropped tears, I never expected anything like this.'"