Guess who is coming back to Seattle ????
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Guess who is coming back to Seattle ????
I have just read that the man (kid) that put the m's on the map is back for a one year deal LOL
In a stunning turn of events, free-agent outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. has spurned the Braves to return to the Mariners on a one-year, $2 million contract, according to major-league sources.
The deal also includes incentive bonuses based on Griffey's playing time and the Mariners' attendance, one source said
Attendance attendance you know that this whole season let alone the first home games will be sold out LOL
can not wait to see him back on the field..
In a stunning turn of events, free-agent outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. has spurned the Braves to return to the Mariners on a one-year, $2 million contract, according to major-league sources.
The deal also includes incentive bonuses based on Griffey's playing time and the Mariners' attendance, one source said
Attendance attendance you know that this whole season let alone the first home games will be sold out LOL
can not wait to see him back on the field..
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Ken Griffey Jr. is returning to Seattle.
The future Hall of Famer informed the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday that he's returning to the city where he carved out a Hall of Fame career as a perennial All-Star in the 1990s.
Two baseball sources said that Griffey made his decision after two days of debating between Atlanta, which is close to his home in Orlando, Fla., and Seattle, where he's been a fan favorite since breaking in with the Mariners as a 19-year-old phenom in 1989.
The contract is for one year and is believed to be worth $2 million in base salary, plus incentives, The Associated Press reported.
As of late last week, it appeared a virtual certainty that Griffey would return to Seattle. But Griffey reached out to the Braves and received a warm reception from manager Bobby *** and third baseman Chipper Jones, among others.
The Braves were hoping to sign Griffey as a platoon partner for Matt Diaz in left field, and Griffey appeared energized by the prospect of playing so close to home and spending spring training in Orlando.
But the Griffey-to-Atlanta momentum hit the skids Tuesday afternoon, when the sentimental lure of Seattle apparently began to tug at him. One person close to Griffey said he had an "agonizing'' 24 hours trying to decide between the Braves and Mariners.
Griffey is extremely close to Mariners president Chuck Armstrong and chairman Howard Lincoln from his previous tenure with Seattle from 1989 through 2000. He made the All-Star team and won a Gold Glove with the Mariners every year during the 1990s, and received a hero's welcome when he returned to the city with the Cincinnati Reds in 2007.
It's believed that the Mariners would like to continue their association with Griffey in some fashion when he retires -- although it's uncertain in what role.
Griffey is likely to spend time in left field in Seattle, where Endy Chavez is currently the starter, and could also be a DH for new manager Don Wakamatsu. He turned 39 in November, and underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in the offseason.
that is what i just read on espn
and once he signs the contract ummmmmm what number will he wear??? 24, 3, 30, 17 ????
The future Hall of Famer informed the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday that he's returning to the city where he carved out a Hall of Fame career as a perennial All-Star in the 1990s.
Two baseball sources said that Griffey made his decision after two days of debating between Atlanta, which is close to his home in Orlando, Fla., and Seattle, where he's been a fan favorite since breaking in with the Mariners as a 19-year-old phenom in 1989.
The contract is for one year and is believed to be worth $2 million in base salary, plus incentives, The Associated Press reported.
As of late last week, it appeared a virtual certainty that Griffey would return to Seattle. But Griffey reached out to the Braves and received a warm reception from manager Bobby *** and third baseman Chipper Jones, among others.
The Braves were hoping to sign Griffey as a platoon partner for Matt Diaz in left field, and Griffey appeared energized by the prospect of playing so close to home and spending spring training in Orlando.
But the Griffey-to-Atlanta momentum hit the skids Tuesday afternoon, when the sentimental lure of Seattle apparently began to tug at him. One person close to Griffey said he had an "agonizing'' 24 hours trying to decide between the Braves and Mariners.
Griffey is extremely close to Mariners president Chuck Armstrong and chairman Howard Lincoln from his previous tenure with Seattle from 1989 through 2000. He made the All-Star team and won a Gold Glove with the Mariners every year during the 1990s, and received a hero's welcome when he returned to the city with the Cincinnati Reds in 2007.
It's believed that the Mariners would like to continue their association with Griffey in some fashion when he retires -- although it's uncertain in what role.
Griffey is likely to spend time in left field in Seattle, where Endy Chavez is currently the starter, and could also be a DH for new manager Don Wakamatsu. He turned 39 in November, and underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in the offseason.
that is what i just read on espn
and once he signs the contract ummmmmm what number will he wear??? 24, 3, 30, 17 ????
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he's not worth 2 million for one year - too old and injured too much
tho on a plus note, it is nice to have him back - he'll be at least productive in the line up, but how much is what we'll have to wait and see. I'm glad to see him back, just not sure it's worth 2 million
tho on a plus note, it is nice to have him back - he'll be at least productive in the line up, but how much is what we'll have to wait and see. I'm glad to see him back, just not sure it's worth 2 million
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