"Generally, when a player has the same number of errors as hits three weeks into the season, it's cause for alarm.

Jason Giambi, though, is not concerned. It's a byproduct of life as a full-time bench player, a role he's never filled for an entire year.

"It's just an adjustment. I am not frustrated," Giambi said Wednesday. "Last year was totally different because I played every day in Triple-A for a week and got a lot of at-bats right when they brought me up."

After starting the season 0-for-10, Giambi legged out an infield single to shortstop in the fourth inning. Giambi, 38, had walked six times, an indication that he was still tracking the ball well.

"The hits are going to fall," said Giambi, whose sacrifice fly put the Rockies ahead 1-0.

Giambi experienced a fielding adventure Wednesday. He was unable to handle two hard groundballs hit by Adam Dunn, and Nyjer Morgan ripped Giambi's glove off during a mild collision at first base. Morgan was called out for interfering with the throw.

Before Wednesday, Giambi's biggest contribution had been coaching. He often sits by manager Jim Tracy during the game, relaying his information about batters and opposing pitchers. And he serves as a mentor for Rockies' hitters by watching their at-bats on TV during the game, then relaying them information."