KEN GRIFFEY NEWS
Dragons Staff announced….couple of surprises
17 days ago by
Redleg Nation
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From the DDN:
As of Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 11, Todd Benzinger knew he would be returning to the Dragons to manage the team for a second season, but he didn’t know who his coaches would be.
“Really? That’s fantastic,” said the Reds’ former first baseman when he heard his...
Griffey agrees to 1-year deal with Mariners
18 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Ken Griffey Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners.
Griffey closing in on one-year deal to stay in Seattle
18 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners are closing in on a deal for another one-year contract.
Source: Griffey agrees to 1-year deal with M's
18 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Ken Griffey Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners, according to a major-league source.
CTR interviews Ken Griffey Jr. about the past, present and future
August 27, 2009 by
Red Reporter
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CTR interviews Ken Griffey Jr. about the past, present and future
If you haven't heard, C Trent Rosecrans and a couple of others are starting a new website for independent sports journalism in Cincinnati. It's called CNati.com, and honestly, I think it's an excellent...
Mariners Resign Ken Griffey Jr.
18 days ago by
The Evil Empire
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According to Jon Heyman, the Mariners, who obviously aren't thinking have resigned Ken Griffey Jr. to a one-year deal worth a $2 million base plus incentives that could add another million dollars to the deal.Last year he hit career worst .214/.324/.411 with 19 HR and 57 RBI in...
Reds Send Griffey to Chicago
July 31, 2008 by
The BearDown
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With the trade deadline winding down and all eyes focused on "Manny being Manny" once again the quiet Hall of Famer, Ken Griffey Jr., has flown under the radar. The Reds have traded Griffey to the White Sox for Pitcher Nick Masset and Infielder Danny Richar. Reports say that ....
Ken Griffey Jr Resigns With Seattle
11 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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Glad to see Junior back with the M’s for another season.
His return is a bit of a surprise to me, although I’m not sure it’s the right move, either.
Considering that in 117 games last season his average dipped to .214, well below his career average of .285, and his...
Pennies from Hell: Ken Griffey Jr.
May 15, 2008 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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Ken Griffey Jr. owed $1,500 to teammate Josh Fogg, and he paid his debt using only pennies: sixty 16-pound boxes of 'em.
One More Year for Junior
18 days ago by
Baseball Musings
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The Mariners bring back Ken Griffey, Jr. for one more year. I think this is a mistake, as Ken’s productivity has fallen to replacement level. I suppose Seattle might still sign Hideki Matsui as a designated hitter and make Griffey a pinch hitter, but that seems like a real waste...
Ken Griffey Jr. is the King of Awkward Introductions
August 03, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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Junior Being Junior:French received an autographed jersey from Griffey last month when the Mariners played the Tigers in Detroit, and on Saturday received a typical Griffey "welcome" to the Mariners."Mike Sweeney and I were talking when he walked up and stood there near...
What Could Have Been: Ken Griffey Jr to the Braves
July 17, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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For a short period of time back in February, it looked like Ken Griffey Jr. was on his way to playing with the Atlanta Braves. As David O'Brien wrote: Ken Griffey Jr., one of only six players to hit more than 600 career home runs, has decided to play for the Braves, a person close...
Mariners sign 40-year-old guy who hit .214 last year
18 days ago by
Stupid Sports Blog
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I think one of the major reasons the aliens who watch over our planet with the cures for all of our diseases will never make themselves known to us is because of things like the Mariners re-signing Ken Griffey today. We are a people who are afraid of the future and live in the past...
Random Afternoon Video: A Team Full of Ken Griffey Jr
August 04, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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What a team that would be. Gotta love the lefty at third.But as one commenter stated, "what happens when they all get injured."Ouch.
Griffey deserves to make his own decision
23 days ago by
Tireball.com
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Ken Griffey Jr and his agent Brian Goldberg are scheduled to meet with the Mariners soon to make a decision on his future. Griffey who at times appeared to be playing his swan last season finished the season with 19 homers and 57 RBI in 117 games for the Mariners.
Based upon statements...
C'mon Ken Griffey Jr., let us give you the sendoff you deserve
September 30, 2009 by
Big League Stew
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Dear Ken Griffey Jr.(notes):Hey Junior, you still aren't saying if you're playing the final games of your Hall of Fame career this weekend and it appears that you're leaving every possible door swinging wide open as the season winds to a close.Part of me thinks that you...
C'mon Ken Griffey Jr., let us give you the send-off you deserve
September 30, 2009 by
Big League Stew
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Dear Ken Griffey Jr.(notes):Hey Junior, you still aren't saying if you're playing the final games of your Hall of Fame career this weekend and it appears that you're leaving every possible door swinging wide open as the season winds to a close.Part of me thinks that you...
As End Nears, Ken Griffey Jr. Handles New Role
by Jeff FletcherFiled under: MarinersOAKLAND -- Ken Griffey Jr.'s triumphant return to Seattle doesn't have the happy ending the Mariners and their fans might have hoped, but it also hasn't been the failure that his .218 average might imply.The Mariners had their eyes wide...
Reds Stuff at Auction
14 days ago by
Red Hot Mama
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Maybe I’m just behind the times, but this is the first time I’ve noticed that there is an auction site on mlb.com that appears to have a constant supply of crap for sale.
http://reds.auction.mlb.com/
Up for bids right now:
Autographed baseballs from:
Ron Robinson
Joey...
From Griffey to Pedro: What The "Old Men" of MLB Make
18 days ago by
Biz of Baseball
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Ken Griffey, Jr.'s extension is but one for the "old men" of Major League Baseball
The Seattle Mariners and Ken Griffey Jr. agreed Wednesday to a one-year contract for a base salary of $2 million. The soon-to-be 40-year old can earn more through incentives...
Griffey in Seattle makes good business sense
February 16, 2009 by
Assist by Mitten
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The table seems to be set for Ken Griffey, Jr.'s return to Seattle. Seam heads across the great Northwest bemoan the idea, but I'm not ashamed to say that I'd like Griffey back for no better reason than nostalgia. I'd love to see No. 24 running (or hobbling) around...
Seattle Mariners 2009 Season Review
October 17, 2009 by
SeaTown Sports
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It was one of the most exciting, happy , and successful missing of the playoffs in professional sports history. The Seattle Mariners, a team that John Kruk so confidently stated was the one team in Major League baseball most heading in the wrong direction, went 85-77 and missed the...
Dreams Come True at Every Age
June 10, 2008 by
Donovan McNabb's Blog
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I always said that I was a fan of sports. Well, last week I had a chance to do some of the things that we fans usually just dream of.
Early in the week I had a chance to take batting practice with the Phillies. First, I had a chance to meet the fellas in their locker room. Then...
Griffey will join the four-decade club in 2010 -- twice
16 days ago by
Seattle Times
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When Ken Griffey Jr. plays his first game in 2010, he will join a fairly exclusive club -- those players who have appeared in four different decades. Griffey broke into the majors in 1989 and then played in the 1990s, the "aughts", and now will be in the '10s (or whatever...
Griffey on return to Seattle: 'I'm having the time of my life'
August 27, 2009 by
Big League Stew
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Our man C. Trent Rosecrans recently ran down Ken Griffey Jr.(notes) for a great interview that touches on everything from his complicated feelings toward the Reds to Gary Carter's white guy curl to the evolution of his 21-season Hall of Fame-caliber career. The session's best...
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