It was reported last week by “unnamed sources” that free agent outfielder Ken Griffey Jr had agreed in principle to return to Seattle. This created a buzz in the baseball community and many fans, myself included, jumped at the idea. Well, the joke’s on us. Griffey has agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Braves, [...]
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