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Griffey ---->Braves ??

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Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — Ken Griffey Jr. has chosen to sign with the Braves, according to a person close to the veteran star and familiar with the on-going negotiations. Griffey and Braves general manager Frank Wren met Monday night in Orlando. Wren and Griffey’s agent were scheduled to meet today in an effort to finalize a deal.

...

He’s expected to play primarily in left field for the Braves, probably in a platoon role right-handed hitter Matt Diaz, though Griffey could also play against some lefty pitchers.

He could also serve as a backup center fielder for the Braves, who only got 27 home runs from their outfield last season, the lowest total in the majors.

 

from ajc.com

 

Update: Maybe not.

Both Griffey and Goldberg said a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday morning that said he had chosen the Braves, is not accurate.

Griffey said he heard about the story and sent a text message to Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik and CEO Howard Lincoln, telling them that the report was not accurate.


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Remember when the Braves weren't insane?

You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.

by Goose on Feb 17, 2009 9:48 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

No...

I’m pretty bummed about this…

by seattlebruin on Feb 17, 2009 9:49 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I am too.

Irrationally bummed.

by brayden04 on Feb 17, 2009 3:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I ♥ this gif.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phildopip on Feb 17, 2009 9:53 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wrecked.

wait, I think I spelled that wrong.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Feb 17, 2009 10:14 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs


But only if we don’t don’t sign Garrett Anderson

Don't believe the lies Bill!!!! look at the sparkly ERA!!! Sparkly, Sparkly!!! - McCovey Chronicles

by Trenchtown on Feb 17, 2009 11:44 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

If the 2008 chemistry stories could end and stories about the 2009 team started coming out, I’d be happier.

by Jed MC on Feb 17, 2009 9:55 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

BWAAAAA HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA

Okay, now that I’m done laughing.

You can stay the hell away, Griffey.

Burn me once, shame on you, burn me twice, shame on me!

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Feb 17, 2009 9:56 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

What obligation did Griffey ever have to play here?

If you like Griffey so much you should be happy that he gets to play closer to his family, gets to play the field, and doesn’t drag down a team you like.

by JI on Feb 17, 2009 9:58 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Where was an obligation implied?

Many people thought he WANTED to be here; people thought this because he said so, repeatedly and publicly. However, he clearly does not want to play here. So there we are.

by marc w on Feb 17, 2009 10:06 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

He hasn’t been here in ten years. Let him retire a Brave. I really could care less.

by tait644 on Feb 17, 2009 10:14 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You could care less?

Or you couldn’t care less?

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phildopip on Feb 17, 2009 10:14 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You have no clue, man...

While my head tells me I should be happy, both for the M’s and for Griffey, I’m still pissed about it. It doesn’t make sense for Atlanta.

I wanted them to sign Edmonds just to piss you off. He’d be a better fit for them than Griffey anyway.

But let’s just say I have more information on the situation than most people do and leave it at that.

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Feb 17, 2009 10:13 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Why would that anger me?

I want Edmonds to have a job assuming he can still play ok

by JI on Feb 17, 2009 10:14 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

#@*% Atlanta.

I cannot handle seeing him in that uniform.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Feb 17, 2009 9:57 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Is it really any worse than a White Sox uni?

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Feb 17, 2009 9:58 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Griffey wanted to play for the Braves after the 99 season

Back then they were smart and realized that Jones for Griffey would have been a retarded trade.

by JI on Feb 17, 2009 10:03 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Chipper or Andruw Jones?

That would’ve been sweet to have Chipper Jones playing at third, of course we wouldn’t have had Boone, Cammy, and whoever else I can’t think of at the moment.

by Fin on Feb 17, 2009 10:06 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That is true.

But what he would lack in defense he would make up for in his switch-hitterness.

by Fin on Feb 17, 2009 10:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Believe me, I love Beltre

but no question that C. Jones is way better. His defense isn’t even bad: somewhere in -5 < x < 5

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Feb 17, 2009 10:12 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't be surprised

I was just being conservative.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Feb 17, 2009 12:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm secretly kind of glad that the other team is Atlanta

because if Griffey signs there, my second favorite team would have three of my four favorite players growing up, and that would be pretty damn sweet

by seattlebruin on Feb 17, 2009 12:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This situation, is, to me,

like others’ childhood heroes trying to sign to Anaheim or Boston.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Feb 17, 2009 12:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Who is worst at defense?

Juan Rivera or Bobby Abreu?

by Matthew on Feb 17, 2009 12:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Abreu was -52 from 2006-2008 by +/- or 27 plays worse than Griffey

it’s really hard to imagine Rivera being worse, so I’ll go with Abreu in left and move Rivera to center for maximum Jered Weaver angst

by seattlebruin on Feb 17, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You have to look at UZR150, since Rivera didn't get much playing time.

Looks like Fangraphs says Rivera is worse, SSS over the last three seasons though.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Feb 17, 2009 12:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well Abreu was ranked in the bottom four of all the majors

(didn’t look at UZR/150 =/). I was just having a hard time imagining Rivera would be any worse than that.

by seattlebruin on Feb 17, 2009 1:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Andruw

but both trades would have been retarded.

by JI on Feb 17, 2009 10:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Chipper Jones is awesome and you should worship him.

/NOLA baiting.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phildopip on Feb 17, 2009 10:14 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Feb 17, 2009 11:22 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well done.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phildopip on Feb 17, 2009 11:26 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps. I guess it depends on the definition and exact context.

Frankly, I don’t find it an important enough matter to discuss any further. In the future, please consider tabling such questions so as to avoid cluttering up baseball threads.

by Matthew on Feb 17, 2009 12:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Whatever you say.
I tried yelling at Anaheim when I rode past,

but alas, it is still not submerged.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Feb 17, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It won't be htat hard

and if he stays healthy he’ll help the Braves lose.

by JI on Feb 17, 2009 9:58 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he'll do the chop in the outfield.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Feb 17, 2009 10:04 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think you forget that Bavasi isn't our GM anymore.

I am sure Z is smart enough to know that Anderson wouldn’t be adequate.

by Fin on Feb 17, 2009 10:07 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We can't expect perfection

I feel like one of the things we’ve done wrong this winter is that, in our praise of the new administration, it seems like people expect them to do everything we think they should do.

by davidcameron on Feb 17, 2009 10:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

(Swwwiiiiiiiishjohnson)

This subliminal message to Zduriencik brought to you by Frank Wren.

Frank Wren, Pants on Head Retarded since 1958

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Feb 17, 2009 10:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's best

A 39 year old on a swan song has no place on a team that needs to see the ability of its youth.

by TheGrinch on Feb 17, 2009 10:02 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

What a great birthday present for me today!

Happy happy joy joy!

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Feb 17, 2009 10:05 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Al Martin please

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Feb 17, 2009 10:12 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you.

We don’t NEED to sign a veteran guy. Play the young guys and see what we have so we can move forward for next year.

"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."

by Thingray on Feb 17, 2009 10:22 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's not to late to bring back Mr. Mariner

Yes that’s right, it’s time for Alvin Davis to return to the fold.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Feb 17, 2009 12:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't this Griffey fellow a little old?

I mean, he’s been out of the league for 17 years. And he only played here for a year and a half. I don’t get all of the hooplah.

by Mariner John on Feb 17, 2009 10:23 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Well this sucks.

I know Griffey wouldn’t have a huge impact on this team offensively, but I really wanted to see him in a Mariners uniform one last season. This is as good as year as any to do it because we are not expected to make a run at the title, but just good enough to compete.

by Wilder. on Feb 17, 2009 10:29 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I don't knock him for wanting to be close to his family.

That’s an admirable trait.

"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."

by Thingray on Feb 17, 2009 11:13 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Screw Griffey.

You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.

by Goose on Feb 17, 2009 11:14 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Not so fast...
Both Griffey and Goldberg said a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday morning that said he had chosen the Braves, is not accurate.

Griffey said he heard about the story and sent a text message to Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik and CEO Howard Lincoln, telling them that the report was not accurate.


Source

I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.

by ralphie81 on Feb 17, 2009 11:17 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh snap.

Figured there was a chance it was not true, but since the AJC ran with it, I felt I should post it.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Feb 17, 2009 11:18 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

There's always a chance

At least you’re no worse than the Times. Or maybe you were Geoff’s “inside source”.

I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.

by ralphie81 on Feb 17, 2009 11:40 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What a tweest!

Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?

by Benne on Feb 17, 2009 11:19 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bahahahahaha

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Feb 17, 2009 11:23 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, I assumed that Dick Junkie has Griffey's number in his phone.

And thus, it shows up as whatever the receiver has the sender listed under. I imagined Zoinks has a sense of humor and a feeling of derision toward Junior.

Please try to consider all possible interpretations before jumping to an assumption about the poster’s reference and if you are unsure, ask a question first! It is this kind of open-mindedness that can really help improve the communication in this community and avoid misunderstandings.

Thank you.

by Matthew on Feb 17, 2009 11:39 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to LL!

Chatspeak is frowned upon here, but feel free to put your comments in real words.

We would like to thank you for making our site readable for everyone.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Feb 17, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bahahaha!

Great Caesar's ghost!

by royalcurve on Feb 17, 2009 12:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

As long as he doesn't turn into Brett Favre

because honestly, I am going to punch someone the next time I see Brett Favre on ESPN.

by seattlebruin on Feb 17, 2009 12:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

GRIFFEY GOES TO THE BATHROOM

GRIFFEY TALKS TO BARISTA AT GOLF CLUB
Barista: “He ordered a nonfat latte.”

5 minutes later

GRIFFEY SLIMMING DOWN IN PREPARATION FOR LONG PLANE RIDES???

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Feb 17, 2009 12:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Excellent.

Great Caesar's ghost!

by royalcurve on Feb 17, 2009 12:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Go fuck yourself Griffey

v_v

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Feb 17, 2009 11:34 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

He signed with the Braves

</3

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Feb 17, 2009 11:36 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Because he was so close to coming back here.

Cincy, I forgave because of the family thing and he was in his prime. Chicago, he wanted a shot at contention. But by God, the stars were aligned for his return, and now he might go to fucking Atlanta.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Feb 17, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

-_-

=_=

k how about this one =D

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Feb 17, 2009 11:38 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No shit.

What I’d like to know is where you learned that “v_v” is a racist smiley.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Feb 17, 2009 3:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like USSM went toast again.

Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?

by Benne on Feb 17, 2009 11:40 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

LL was toast for a bit there as well.

At least it was for me. I got a message that said SBN was doing maintenance.

"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."

by Thingray on Feb 17, 2009 11:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

SBN was.

DRB was down as well. At least it didn’t last too long.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Feb 17, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Me too.

But Field Gulls was affected to, so it was a SBN thing.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phildopip on Feb 17, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Aaaand I'm late as usual.

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phildopip on Feb 17, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Smash your keyboard into a jelly.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Feb 17, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

jaghuk hukrahg uhgea

I will smash your face into a jelly.

by Phildopip on Feb 17, 2009 11:49 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The Hebrew!

IT BURNS!

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Feb 17, 2009 3:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah right, this is Seattle.

The closest thing to a pitchfork-wielding mob that can assemble here is if they canceled hemp fest

by Matthew on Feb 17, 2009 11:56 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

From a half-hour listen to KJR this morning,

it is going to be WTO times eleventy when KGJ signs with Atlanta.

by waldo rojas on Feb 17, 2009 12:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I heard Griffey might be either or a Brave or a Mariner soon.

Anyone heard about this?

61/755: KGJ's homer totals, or Rosie O'Donnell's age/weight in 2019?

by kevin_ess on Feb 18, 2009 12:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I think the bigger question that everyone's ignoring in all this

is where does Brent Lillibridge fit in to all this?

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Feb 18, 2009 12:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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