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OT: Ken Griffey to White Sox, pending his approval
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:26 am
by Mr. Neutral
Just reported on Chicago radio, reading the breaking news from another source (which I missed).
Re: OT: Ken Griffey to White Sox, pending his approval
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:52 pm
by muskieman
You got him for $4 mill not bad for the WS. Good luck to Ken. Where will you play him? What will Ozzie do if Ken doesn't hustle...which he has been accused of in Cincy.
Re: OT: Ken Griffey to White Sox, pending his approval
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:58 pm
by Mr. Neutral
Former pitcher, now-announcer Steve Stone talked about the trade extensively on The Score (670AM) this morning, and said that if this is Kenny Williams' only deal, it raises more questions than answers, gives the Sox too many similar players, and doesn't address their most pressing needs, which are a good defensive CF and bullpen help.
There is some speculation that the Sox will send Nick Swisher back to Oakland for Huston Street, possibly platoon speedy youngster Dewayne Wise and Brian Anderson in center, and use Griffey at DH/1B/OF.
Konerko's on shaky ground as he's been injured, and is having a terrible year both offensively and defensively.
Re: OT: Ken Griffey to White Sox, pending his approval
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:26 pm
by muskieman
Send Konerko back to Cincy. I wonder how Ken would like DH or 1st base...he didn't want to play 1st base in Cincy.
I still wonder when the Ozzie tirade starts with Ken.
Ken wants to play for a winner and maybe the WS will fulfill that dream. I hope so.
Re: OT: Ken Griffey to White Sox, pending his approval
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:13 pm
by muskieman
Marty is on WLW's afternoon show and said he got an e-mail 15 minutes ago from Red's official which said deal is not final yet. I wonder if a snag has cropped up.
Re: OT: Ken Griffey to White Sox, pending his approval
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:00 pm
by Mr. Neutral
On Chicago radio this morning, they said that Griffey had until Saturday to OK it, so there may be a snag, or maybe not.
Re: OT: Ken Griffey to White Sox, pending his approval
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:30 pm
by passthepuck?
Thank god they have made room for Corey Patterson.
Re: OT: Ken Griffey to White Sox, pending his approval
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:39 pm
by muskieman
passthepuck? wrote:Thank god they have made room for Corey Patterson.
Everyone can't wait for him to lead off. Like spotting the other team an out.
Re: OT: Ken Griffey to White Sox, pending his approval
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:18 am
by gym from delhi
No other team in baseball was willing to sign Patterson, so the Reds did for $3 million. In arbitration they were obligated to quadruple Belisle's salary, after a sub-.500, over 5.00 ERA season. Meanwhile the Yankees get two of Pittsburgh's best three players for nothing. Face it fellas, baseball is ruined ; bring on football!
Re: OT: Ken Griffey to White Sox, pending his approval
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:02 pm
by muskieman
baseball is ruined
the only good thing is that the money clubs have not been as successful as the smart clubs.