KEN GRIFFEY NEWS
Mariners Close In On Griffey
February 12, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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ESPN.com is reporting that the Mariners are stepping up their pursuits for free agent outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. Griffey hit .249 with 18 HR last season in 149 games between the White Sox and Reds, and played his first 11 seasons with the Mariners. It will be a great reunion for longtime...
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...
Reds Stuff at Auction
18 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...
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...
From Griffey to Pedro: What The "Old Men" of MLB Make
22 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's legend grows as others fall behind
June 15, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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While others put up gaudy numbers in the steroid era, Ken Griffey Jr. stayed immune, enhancing his legacy, Tracy Ringolsby says.
LaRue: No Griffey in 2008
July 02, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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The Mariners WILL NOT be bringing back Ken Griffey Jr. this season.
Weekly Grades: Will the Pac-10 Send Six?
February 17, 2009 by
SeaTown Sports
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Pac-10 Men?s basketball: Before the season began, many experts were saying that the Pac-10 would not be as strong as it had been in the years past. But two-thirds of the way through the season, the Pac-10 looks surprisingly deep.
Arizona State (20-5), Washington, California, and...
Source: Griffey Signs With Braves
February 17, 2009 by
BravesBlast
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Braves fans, Ken Griffey Jr. is in the house, so says the text I got from our very own Rue Grant (she normally gets tips from her sources). The announcement is likely to be made this afternoon. We’ll update this throughout the day, so check
Griffey comes to Atlanta to likely platoon in ...
The Kid Returns, and a Hint of My Childhood as well....
February 15, 2009 by
SeaTown Sports
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No matter which way you view the impending signing of Ken Griffey Jr, it's hard to deny the common feeling excitement that is resonating throughout the fan base right now. When the news came out, I was surprised. It was actually happening. After what months of rumors, Griffey is...
Atlanta Courting Griffey
February 15, 2009 by
BravesBlast
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We?re sure by now that you?ve heard that the Braves are interested in Ken Griffey Jr. - Apparently he?s interested in the Braves as his first choice (he?d love to stay on the east coast - his daughter plays sports in Atlanta and his son plays in Orlando - where his home is). He?d love ...
The Griffey-to-Seattle Scenario
May 10, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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Why Seattle should try and get Griffey, even if it is too late to contend, and what it could cost to get him based on past trades and much much more. A great read!
Ken Griffey Jr. Helps Welcome Adrian Beltre Back After Testicle Mishap
"When Beltre came up for his first at-bat, the theme for Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" was played, a gesture from Ken Griffey Jr., whose MRI on his knee showed no structural damage." [SeattlePI]
The Middle Of The Mariners Lineup Invokes Fear In No One
July 27, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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Not exactly murderer's row:3. Ken Griffey Jr .2114. Chris Shelton .1825. Jack Hanahan .199I got my money on Toronto...even with King Felix starting.
RINKU AND DINESH DON'T LIKE TOPPS
March 10, 2009 by
Mondesi's House
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I imagine most of you in the 30+ crowd that read this site collected mostly Topps baseball cards as a kid, at least until Upper Deck and Ken Griffey Jr. exploded onto the scene in 1989. Well, Rinku and Dinesh are here to tell you that Topps is "very bad company". Need an...
"The House That Griffey Built"
February 18, 2009 by
SOX & Dawgs
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Back in 2007, the Seattle Mariners gave Ken Griffey a framed photo
of Safeco Field, which he helped build in a way after spending 11
seasons in Seattle.Now after being traded away from there in
2000, Griffey is returning home to Seattle making good on a promise of
"retiring...
Griffey will join the four-decade club in 2010 -- twice
20 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...
Consensus
February 11, 2009 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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Unless a last minute trade brings Seattle a LF/DH or something else unexpected happens, the consensus is that with all the major COF/DH bats off the market Ken Griffey Jr. will finally be returning to
The sentimental side of me will be glad to see him end his career with the Mariners, ...
Monthly Poll Recap
January 30, 2009 by
SeaTown Sports
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Who will redeem Seattle sports in 2009?
Steve Sarkisian1136.67%
UW Basketball team826.67%
Jim Mora Jr.310%
The City of Seattle26.67%
The Seattle Mariners13.33%
Other answer...516.67%
I think before Sarkisian redeems Seattle sports in 2009 he needs to take a...
Finishing Kick
August 25, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Ken Griffey, Jr. hit home run number 14 Monday night, part of a two-hit, two RBI night that led to a 3-1 Seattle victory over the Athletics. Griffey provided little offense this season, and given the Mariners competitiveness this season, a DH who could actually hit might have put them...
Griffey Comes to Life
August 11, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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The Mariners stay in the Wild Card race with a 6-4 win over the White Sox. Ken Griffey collected two hits and two RBI as his bat has finally come to life. He hit under .220 the first four months of the season, but in August he’s hitting .296/.406/.556, shades of the old Ken [...]
Mariners' slugger Griffey sees doctor for knee
SEATTLE (AP) -- Ken Griffey Jr. is having an MRI and visiting a doctor to find out why his surgically repaired knee still hurts.
Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day - 6/9/08
June 10, 2008 by
lesterslegends.com
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A look at the top fantasy baseball performers from Monday, June 9th.
Ken Griffey Jr re-signs with Seattle
22 days ago by
Digital Sports Daily
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Ken Griffey will be playing his 12th season with the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday the team announced they have signed him to a one-year contract.
Griffey the kid, who broke in at 18 years old, will be 40-years old on Nov. 21. Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik said that it was his passion...
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