Griffey ---->Braves ??
by Eyebrows on Feb 17, 2009 9:47 AM PST
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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.
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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.
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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Yay!
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Feb 17, 2009 9:50 AM PST reply actions
Though Z is gonna take some shit for this.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Feb 17, 2009 9:50 AM PST up reply actions
As long as he survives long enough to run the Mariners with money to spend,
this will all be but a memory.
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!
Go Carlton! Go Carlton!
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!
I ♥ this gif.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Feb 17, 2009 9:53 AM PST up reply actions
Wrecked.
wait, I think I spelled that wrong.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Saved from what?
Being one extra win below what we would have been otherwise? I’m really bummed about this.
by seattlebruin on Feb 17, 2009 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Saved from this goddamn thing being strung out further
but goddammit NOOOOOOOOOO WE’RE NOT SAVED AFTER ALL
Apparently we are not
hope still lives!
by seattlebruin on Feb 17, 2009 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
Except he has more in the tank
and he’s still like plan D
by JI on Feb 17, 2009 9:59 AM PST up reply actions
If we somehow got Nick Swisher I think I would spontaneously combust with glee.
by Aaron Campeau on Feb 17, 2009 10:01 AM PST up reply actions
Nick Swishjohnson!
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!
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.
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
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.
I want Seattle fans to finally figure out that he doesn't give a shit about Seattle
so we can finally move the fuck on.
by Aaron Campeau on Feb 17, 2009 10:12 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Atlanta isn't exactly a great team
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by BrettJMiller on Feb 17, 2009 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
You could care less?
Or you couldn’t care less?
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Feb 17, 2009 10:14 AM PST up reply actions
Exactly
I feel rejected again
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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
#@*% Atlanta.
I cannot handle seeing him in that uniform.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Feb 17, 2009 9:57 AM PST reply actions
Is it really any worse than a White Sox uni?
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!
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.
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.
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
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
The glares of hatred will be widely spread
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Feb 17, 2009 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
This situation, is, to me,
like others’ childhood heroes trying to sign to Anaheim or Boston.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Feb 17, 2009 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
If it makes me less death-glarable, I desperately want him to sign in Seattle
by seattlebruin on Feb 17, 2009 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
If it makes me less death-glarable, I desperately don't want him to sign in Anaheim.
the other angels fan
Maybe he just shouldn't sign anywhere.
Seems that would solve the issue.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Feb 17, 2009 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
I don't know if I would laugh or cry if this happened
probably both, now that I think about it.
by seattlebruin on Feb 17, 2009 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
Knowing them, they'd probably play him in the OF.
I’d love to see that outfield.
by Coach Owens on Feb 17, 2009 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
Juan Rivera-Griffey-Vlad in the OF with Jered Weaver on the mound
by seattlebruin on Feb 17, 2009 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
Who is worst at defense?
Juan Rivera or Bobby Abreu?
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
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
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
Chipper Jones is awesome and you should worship him.
/NOLA baiting.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Feb 17, 2009 10:14 AM PST up reply actions
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Feb 17, 2009 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
Well done.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Feb 17, 2009 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
I tried to comment that 30 minutes ago
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Feb 17, 2009 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
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.
Whatever you say.
I tried yelling at Anaheim when I rode past,
but alas, it is still not submerged.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Feb 17, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
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
If we end up with bloody Garret Anderson I'm going to be mad as a mad person
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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.
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
And I haven't seen a Snelling signing yet so I'm pretty disappointed in them
by Graham MacAree on Feb 17, 2009 10:09 AM PST up reply actions
If we don't get Swisher I'm burning down all of Sodo.
by Aaron Campeau on Feb 17, 2009 10:09 AM PST up reply actions
If we get Nick Johnson I will burn down Broadview.
I’ll get my point across, but it’s not like anyone will miss it.
by Aaron Campeau on Feb 17, 2009 10:13 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm pretty sure it will be burned down tonight
by all the Griffaphores.
I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.
(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!!
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.
What a great birthday present for me today!
Happy happy joy joy!
I fucking hate you Mariners
Al Martin please
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Feb 17, 2009 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
Because oil didn't come in plastic containers when he was born.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on Feb 17, 2009 10:20 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
No move is totally fine with me
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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."
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
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.
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.
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."
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.
I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.
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
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.
Somebody call Brett Favre. This shit's taking him out of the spotlight and he won't be happy.
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!
Bahahahahaha
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by BrettJMiller on Feb 17, 2009 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
He sent a text message?
FROM: MyEgoIsBiggerThanMyWOBA
plz dsrgrd rpt me 2 atl
by Matthew on Feb 17, 2009 11:24 AM PST up reply actions 8 recs
If its a text message the sender would be a phone number not a catchy sign on name
by Robert on Feb 17, 2009 11:36 AM PST up reply actions 2 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.
It would also help the blog's communication
if you didn’t say the same thing that I did. :\
Thank you.
by Coach Owens on Feb 17, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions
Ego isn't sexual.
If you are confused by that, I know of several physiological texts that I can recommend that will help educate you on the subject.
I think Robert was actually interpreting the name that Zduriencik gave Griffey in your scenario
as a reference to the Beyonce song, Ego. Do not be so quick to admonish.
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Griffey is becoming more and more like that ex-significant other who toyed with your heart to EVERYONE in this city.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Feb 17, 2009 11:18 AM PST reply actions
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
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
"It's also reported that he left a sizable tip for the barista who made his latte.
Reporting from Monterey, California, this is Pedro Gomez, ESPN."
by seattlebruin on Feb 17, 2009 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
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
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
Hey buddy we don't really like racist smilies here
by Robert on Feb 17, 2009 11:37 AM PST up reply actions 1 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
Maybe its just me but I don't see the humor in singling out a group just because of how they look.
It seems kind of backwards,but again maybe thats just me
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
Looks like USSM went toast again.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
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."
Me too.
But Field Gulls was affected to, so it was a SBN thing.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Feb 17, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions
Aaaand I'm late as usual.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Feb 17, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions
Smash your keyboard into a jelly.
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!
jaghuk hukrahg uhgea
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Feb 17, 2009 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
My Hungarian is rusty. You want to do what to my fire suppressant?
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!
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
Yeah right, this is Seattle.
The closest thing to a pitchfork-wielding mob that can assemble here is if they canceled hemp fest
From a half-hour listen to KJR this morning,
it is going to be WTO times eleventy when KGJ signs with Atlanta.
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?
I think the bigger question that everyone's ignoring in all this
is where does Brent Lillibridge fit in to all this?
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