TFoA Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 It would be nice to see him return to Seattle though, after all he saved that franchise.Yeah...but when you hear news like "He wouldn't have to leave home for Spring Training, His daughter plays for AAU teams in Atlanta, he's always wanted to play for Bobby Cox, etc, etc," plus pics like this.It's probably meant to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Braves enter into talks with Griffey, could steal him from Mariners.This would be great for so many reasons:1: If we get him in here for cheap, then it'll be low-risk high-reward. Griffey won't break the bank, and he can still kill right-handed pitching.2: He'd be able to platoon with Matt Diaz in LF. That would be a damn good platoon.3: He'd add another good vet presence in the clubhouse.4: Merch & tickets would definitely go up with this guy in town. Atlanta loves stars. If they'll show up to see the other team's stars, then you can bet that attendance will go up with Griffey in left field.5: Griffey is the captain of TFoA's Childhood's Baseball All-Stars. 6: We'd actually have a shot at contending...or, at least more of a shot than the Mariners, who basically only want him for nostalgia's sake.So yeah, I said all of that to say this: I REALLY want this to happen. This would be the cap on a good offseason.The Braves were really close to acquiring Griffey back in the offseason when he got dealt to Cincinnati. Seattle wanted Andruw Jones in return, and Atlanta wisely didn't give him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigga Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Why would Griffey play in the NL? His knees (and gut) would probably like to DH. He's just not a major league quality fielder anymore. On January 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM, NJTank said: Btw this is old hat for Notre Dame. Knits Rockne made up George Tip's death bed speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I would love for Griffey to come to Atlanta. I have always loved him, and I think he would be a great addition to the Braves. He's not going to hit 40 homers, but he will do great against right handed pitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalktoChuck Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 While Griffey is certainly on the back nine of his career, he still has a couple solid years left in him. He won't be a starter or a huge difference maker of any sort, but he'd be a great role player and a fantastic leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltimoreFan Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 While Griffey is certainly on the back nine of his career, he still has a couple solid years left in him. He won't be a starter or a huge difference maker of any sort, but he'd be a great role player and a fantastic leader.I think he'd make a great DH/part time OFer. I'd love to have him on the O's, but we've got too many people in those positions right now.I'm really hoping he goes back to Seattle. It be great to see him finish his career there (plus I have a MLB.com gift certificate and I'd love to get a Mariners Griffey T-Shirt). But as TFoA stated, Atlanta seems to be the best fit for him right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Goit my first wiff of baseball season. I was in Orlando this weekend, and caught a peek at the Braves pitchers, and catchers warming up.I cannot wait! @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 The dates marked on my calendar are July 6, 7, and 8. I'll be in Chicago to see my Braves take on the Cubs. It will be a lot sweeter too if Griffey is a Brave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Word on the street is that it's 1.5-2 million for one year. The money really doesn't matter, because Griffey's about to get MAD bank from deferred money from the Reds, around the tune of $5 mil over the next 16 years. So money isn't an object in this deal, it's whether or not he wants to come...and by the looks & sounds of things, Griffey's going to be a Brave very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 With Griffey you're just paying for the name,these days, but he it is a name that can put asses in seats and move jerseys, so $2 million sounds like a very good number. From a strictly baseball standpoint, there's probably better options out there, as far as going forward*, but I think their top OF prospects are a year or two away.*edit, actually I guess not. Doesn't seem like a bad move to bridge to Jason Heyward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 With Griffey you're just paying for the name,these days, but he it is a name that can put asses in seats and move jerseys, so $2 million sounds like a very good number. From a strictly baseball standpoint, there's probably better options out there, as far as going forward*, but I think their top OF prospects are a year or two away.*edit, actually I guess not. Doesn't seem like a bad move to bridge to Jason Heyward.You're absolutely right. Griffey will put more people in the stands and sell jerseys. I know I'll buy a Griffey jersey if he comes to Atlanta. Griffey wins too because like TFoA was saying, he is gonna get some crazy money from the Reds. The other thing is being so close to his home. At this point in his career, that's gonna be a big deal for him. Imagine the influence he could have on some of those young Braves hitters too. This was something that could have happened years ago, but now it looks like a reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Mike Hampton leaves Astros camp with an irregular heartbeat. Is this guy ever going to be healthy? Good luck Houston. Now he's your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Nope I'm sure glad he left the Mets because of the Denver School system. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 According to atlantabraves.com, Griffey should have a decision by tomorrow. I'm crossing my fingers on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmike Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 According to atlantabraves.com, Griffey should have a decision by tomorrow. I'm crossing my fingers on this one.Yes me too, I havent been in ths thread to talk about it, but as soon as I read it on ESPN, I was jumping up and down just at the thought of it, Griffey has always been one of my favorite players, the fact he mught be a brave would be amazing, I really hope he comes to Atlanta, because we really need him. Check out my new NFL 2016 Series! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbreadmann Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 According to atlantabraves.com, Griffey should have a decision by tomorrow. I'm crossing my fingers on this one.Yes me too, I havent been in ths thread to talk about it, but as soon as I read it on ESPN, I was jumping up and down just at the thought of it, Griffey has always been one of my favorite players, the fact he mught be a brave would be amazing, I really hope he comes to Atlanta, because we really need him.No you don't. He is barely an above average hitter and his defense is 19 runs below average. If he is a DH, cool, maybe he can be useful and a nice PR thing. But if you want him to play the field every day, he's no more than a replacement player with a little extra name value. He is an older, more fragile, hitting Buddy Carlyle. The semblance of power he has left won't be worth what you will pay him.And some of you guys know the absurd mancrush I have on Junior. It's just the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I saw a fair bit of Girffey with the White Sox. His decision should be "stop playing baseball." ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Manny Ramirez and Scott Boras are in SF tonight having dinner with Giants Management Bill Neukom and Larry Baer.Hmmm..... On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Manny Ramirez and Scott Boras are in SF tonight having dinner with Giants Management Bill Neukom and Larry Baer.Hmmm.....I bet Neukom is wearing another cheesy bow-tie US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I saw a fair bit of Girffey with the White Sox Cincinnati Reds. His decision should be "stop playing baseball."Okay. Better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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