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Ken Griffey Jr.: Countdown to 600 (PA SportsTicker)
2008-06-10 02:39:00 The home run by Cincinnati right fielder Ken Griffey Jr. in the first inning off Florida lefthander Mark Hendrickson was the 600th of his major league career. Griffey Jr. is the 6th player to reach this milestone. Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
Baseball Notebook: Is Ken Griffey Jr. An All Star in 2008?
2008-06-05 18:51:00 Ken Griffey Jr. is third in NL All Star voting for the outfield and about 120,000 votes ahead of fourth place Matt Holliday. He has been an All Star thirteen times but has only been on the team three times in this century. He had a much better season last year and this season he is not even the
By: A Wikia Wiki
Reds? Ken Griffey Jr. gets a day off (AP)
2008-05-30 01:05:00 Outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. was out of the Cincinnati Reds’ starting lineup on Thursday, getting a day to rest and work on his slow-to-come-around swing. The 38-year-old outfielder is two homers away from No. 600, a mark reached by only five others. Getting those last few hasn’t come easily. Griffey went 90 at-bats without a ...
By: MLB News Blog
Ken Griffey Jr., OF - CIN
2008-05-15 10:36:00 Jocketty: No trade talks about Griffey Jr. Visit Rotoworld.com for more analysis on this update.
By: Random Thoughts
On the brink of milestones
2008-05-10 14:38:00 When the San Diego Padres host the Colorado Rockies today, Greg Maddux will take the hill for the home nine. The 42-year-old right-hander will be looking for career win 350. Begs the question: who is the best pitcher of the last twenty years? Maddux is not the only major leaguer looking to surpass a ...
Ken Griffey Jr. hits career homer No. 597 (AP)
2008-04-24 02:44:00 Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 597th career homer in the first inning Wednesday off Houston’s Chris Sampson. The solo shot was his fourth of the season and his first in a span of 22 at-bats. He needs three to become only the sixth player in major league history to reach 600, joining Barry Bonds, Hank ...
By: MLB News Blog
Ken Griffey Jr. hits 596th home run (AP)
2008-04-17 23:58:00 Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 596th career homer Thursday, a three-run drive that gave the Cincinnati Reds an 8-2 lead over the Chicago Cubs. Griffey drove a pitch from Jon Lieber into the center-field bleachers for his third homer of the season. The 38-year-old Griffey has homered off 380 pitchers. Griffey trails Barry Bonds (762), ...
By: MLB News Blog
Where?s All The Hoopla For Ken Griffey Jr?s 600th Home Run?
2008-04-16 07:48:00 If you’re scanning a sports website or TV channel this week, you’ll see tons of news on the NBA playoffs, or Tiger Woods hurting his poor knee. What you WON’T see is much of any celebration on Ken Griffey Jr. approaching the 600th home run milestone. I believe this is so unfair and hypocritical because ...
By: Sportaphile
Ken Griffey Jr. hits 595th homer (AP)
2008-04-16 04:27:00 Cincinnati Reds star Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 595th career home run Tuesday night, connecting for a two-run shot off the Chicago Cubs’ Ryan Dempster in the third inning. It was second homer of the season for Griffey, who is sixth on the career list behind Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755), Babe Ruth (714), ...
By: MLB News Blog
OF Ken Griffey Jr. reports to camp early, takes batting practice (AP)
2008-02-19 23:55:00 Ken Griffey Jr. had a busy offseason: He played a lot of golf and moved into a new house. Best of all, he didn’t have to make a lot of doctor visits. The 38-year-old outfielder was upbeat Tuesday when he reported early to the Cincinnati Reds’ camp. Unlike a year ago, when he was still ...
By: MLB News Blog
Ken Griffey Jr., OF - CIN
2008-01-22 17:43:00 Reds future in Sarasota up in the air Visit Rotoworld.com for more analysis on this update.
By: The RotoFeed
KEN GRIFFEY JR. IS A PAINTBALLA
2007-12-19 08:05:00 If you can make it past the first :45 seconds of the host being drunk or truly star struck, you’ll get to hear Ken Griffey Jr. talking about his love of paintball.. And you’ll learn that this chick really wants to play with Griffey’s kids. Seriously Griff, for the love of your children, DO NOT ...
By: You Been Blinded
Frank Wren Chat At MLB.com
2007-11-15 23:40:00 Braves GM Frank Wren chatted with fans today at MLB.com. A hot stove summary is below. Wren is working on various short-term options for center field, as he does not want to block his two center field prospects. Rumors that the Braves would sign Mike Lowell or trade for Ken Griffey Jr., which were silly from Day 1, were shot down. Octavio Dotel wants a multiyear deal, and Wren doesn't seem to expect him back. The Braves do have interest in re-signing Ron Mahay though. Wren says that he won't go after any more starters if the Braves sign Tom Glavine. There haven't been any talks with Mark Teixeira regarding a contract extension yet. showad();
By: The RotoFeed
Odds and Ends: Cook, Benoit, Griffey, Riske
2007-11-01 02:59:00 Some random tidbits that didn't get their own posts today... The Rockies picked up Aaron Cook's $4.5MM option as expected. The bigger question is whether they can sign him long-term, maybe for three years. They also passed on LaTroy Hawkins for $3.75MM but may still sign him. The Rangers agreed to a two-year contract with reliever Joaquin Benoit for two years and $6MM. He would've hit free agency after 2008. Smart move would be to let him rack up 10-15 saves next season and then trade him for something good. The Braves aren't expected to get their next center fielder through free agency, and Terence Moore suggests trading for Ken Griffey Jr. to fill the position. More reasonable targets might be David DeJesus or Coco Crisp. The Royals may yet retain David Riske, who wants a multiyear deal and would like to stay. They'll definitely offer him arbitration, since he's a Type B free agent. Also, longtime Royal Mike Sweeney might fina...
By: The RotoFeed
Ken Griffey Jr.: Injured AGAIN!
2007-09-21 18:07:00 Yep, it's true. Cincinnati Reds' outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. will be out for the rest of the season. He strained his groin in Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs when he attempted to field Derrek Lee's ground ball to the outfield. In sudden pain, he was forced to make an underhand throw to the
By: A Wikia Wiki
Ken Griffey Jr.: Injured AGAIN!
2007-09-21 18:07:00 Yep, it's true. Cincinnati Reds' outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. will be out for the rest of the season. He strained his groin in Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs when he attempted to field Derrek Lee's ground ball to the outfield. In sudden pain, he was forced to make an underhand throw to the
By: A Wikia Wiki
Ken Griffey Jr: Countdown to 600 (PA SportsTicker)
2007-08-02 07:07:00 Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr needs 12 home runs to reach 600 for his career. The following are his career stats: Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
Unconfirmed Rumor: Cubs Looking At Griffey, Dunn
2007-07-27 23:35:00 Didn't hear the report myself, but a loyal reader dropped me an email. Apparently a recent Bruce Levine report for ESPN Radio 1000 had some interesting Cubs rumors. Levine says the Cubs might try to trade for Adam Dunn or Ken Griffey Jr. Any deal would likely include Sean Gallagher, and the Cubs called up Matt Murton today to showcase him. This rumor leaves more questions than answers: Would the Cubs again move their superstar signing Alfonso Soriano to center or right field to create a spot for Dunn? If not, how ugly would Dunn be in right field at Wrigley? He hasn't played the position regularly since 2001. With the management situation in flux, could the Cubs really take on Griffey's contract, which runs through 2008? Or even the $3.8MM still owed to Dunn this year? Are Arby's new popcorn chicken shakers as tasty as they look on TV? Would Gallagher and Murton be enough for either of those players?
By: The RotoFeed
Ken Griffey Jr.: He’s the one
2007-07-27 20:36:00 I’m going out on the limb, going off the board (from my two previous posts) for this trade deadline exclusive. The Red Sox should get Ken Griffey Jr. I really believe he would be the missing ingredient, left-handed power behind Manny Ramirez and in front of Mike Lowell, both righties. Why Griffey over guys like Mark Teixeira, Paul ...
Ken Griffey Jr. hits 2500 in MLB
2007-07-19 20:26:00 Ken Griffey Jr. became only the 84th player in MLB history to reach 2500 hits as he struck a first inning single against the Braves. He was up against Atlanta’s John Smoltz with two outs in a scoreless game but Griffey got a defensive shift playing for him to pull. However, he went to the ...
By: Product Reviews
Ken Griffey Jr. is Now 6th
2007-07-17 21:36:00 Ken Griffey Jr. passed Frank Robinson on the all time home run list on Monday night putting him at 6th on the list. He hit his home run off of Oscar Villarreal, a relief pitcher for the Braves, on Monday night in Atlanta. This was Griffey’s 24th home run this season and his 587th home run for his career. Ken Griffey began the season tied with Reggie Jackson at 10th on the list with 563 home runs. Griffey has played 19 years in the majors and played his first 11 years with Seattle. Griffey now finds himself only 15 home runs behind Sammy Sosa who is 5th on the all time home run list.
Video: A Team Only Homer Simpson Could Love [J. Mark English]
2007-07-11 06:44:00 FOX I thought did a decent job covering the game tonight. My favorite part was them having Homer Simpson do a special introduction of the players. I couldn't find it on Youtube yet...although give it time...I did find this from one of the most classic Simpson episodes ever:http://img68.imageshack.us-/my.php?image=amerlegendslogo5w-j.gif
By: American Legends
Rosenthal's Latest: Willis, Dunn, Griffey
2007-07-09 21:11:00 Ken Rosenthal has a new column up today. Not too much brand new material but worth discussing nonetheless. Rosenthal opines that Dontrelle Willis is currently at his peak value. Mark Buehrle is off the market. Dontrelle is seemingly healthy and under control through 2009. There was a scare, though, when Willis had a sore forearm in June. Rosenthal points out that despite mediocre stats the past couple of seasons, Willis still has an ace aura about him. That's probably because of his near-Cy Young in '05 and the way he took the league by storm in '03. The Mets, Mariners, Dodgers, Red Sox, Rockies, and Diamondbacks could all be interested in the Marlins start shopping Willis. Larry Beinfest seems to be leaning against it though. The Padres may still consider trading for Adam Dunn, but will see how Milton Bradley plays over the next few weeks first. The Reds and Padres aren't a great match, as the Padres don't have many big-nam...
By: The RotoFeed
Rosenthal On The Angels
2007-07-06 23:11:00 Ken Rosenthal weighs in on the Angels' offense today, speculating about a Ken Griffey Jr. acquisition. Other ideas for that "big bat": Miguel Cabrera, Morgan Ensberg, Garrett Atkins, Troy Glaus, Adam Dunn, Pat Burrell, or Mark Teahen. None seem likely and many seem foolish. Can you really see Stoneman making a major acquisition? I feel a GM Trade Profile coming on, once I finish Omar's. The Halos are fifth in the AL in OBP and eighth in slugging; it's not like they're the Twins. Still, as Rosenthal says, one more slugger could make them World Series favorites. You can think of a million reasons why a Barry Bonds trade would never happen, but he would boost the offense immensely. Other ideas: Carlos Pena or Dmitri Young.
By: The RotoFeed
Welcome Back Ken Griffey Jr. [David Stefanini]
2007-07-04 02:00:00 Isn't it good to see Ken Griffey Jr. performing the way he used to? Here is a guy who has looked the same for the past 15 years. There has never been any questions about steroids or corked bats. He was the best player in the game using only talent, skills, and heart. If he did not miss close to 450 games, we would be talking about a two man race to see who would catch Hank Aaron first.At the mid-way point of the season Jr. had 22 home runs, 53 RBI's, with a .387 OBP. He was also the leading vote getter for the NL, in this years All-Star Game.So tomorrow when you are sitting around with family and friends, raise a toast to Ken Griffey Jr. He played the game the right way and its good to see him back to where he once was.http://img68.imageshack.us/-my.php?image=amerlegendslogo5wj-.gif
By: American Legends
Ken Griffey Jr. reflects
2007-06-23 16:46:00 Ken Griffey Jr. talks about his return to Seattle after the Reds 16-1 win over the Mariners. Hear what Griffey has to say about his old home crowd. Click here to view the video. Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
Stark's Latest
2007-06-21 21:54:00 ESPN's Jayson Stark has his latest Rumblings and Grumblings column up, and it's chock full o' rumors. Stark speaks to one NL exec who thinks any Barry Bonds trade rumor is hogwash. That source believes that there would be no market for him. Personally, I don't buy it. There would only be $8MM or so left on the deal, and as a two-month DH Bonds could make a huge impact on a contender. And he did indicate he'd waive his no-trade clause. Word is that the Mets wouldn't trade Lastings Milledge for an impending free agent - Mark Buehrle included. Milledge could go in a Dontrelle Willis deal though. The Braves are seen as a more likely suitor for Buehrle, once he's truly made available in a week or two. Atlanta won't settle for a Mike Maroth type. What would the Braves give up for Buehrle? Kenny Williams should pry away Jarrod Saltalamacchia if he can. Otherwise a package involving Brent Lillibridge or Brandon Jones would make s...
By: The RotoFeed
Cubs-Reds Griffey Rumor
2007-06-19 02:10:00 There's a Cubs-Reds rumor making the rounds, reportedly one that originated on The Score here in Chicago. Obviously I can't catch all the radio rumors myself, so I rely on listeners to pass these along. Since these rumors often spread like a game of telephone, consider this one dubious until confirmed. The rumor hitting my inbox repeatedly: the Cubs could send Sean Marshall and Jacque Jones to the Reds for Ken Griffey Jr. Keep in mind, this one isn't even confirmed as a legitimate rumor. Whether or not this rumor has any legitimacy, let's discuss. In Marshall I see a strong left-handed starter under the team's control through 2011. He's improved his repertoire and should be a cog in the Cubs' rotation for years. In other words, very valuable. Griffey is in the midst of another resurgence, but is at significant risk of injury at any given moment. There's a chance playing right field reduces that, but I wouldn't bank on it. Grif...
By: The RotoFeed
Scouting The Reds
2007-06-13 16:20:00 The chatter regarding Reds' left fielder Adam Dunn is picking up, and it's only June 13th. It's looking more and more like we can add Dunn to our 2008 MLB free agents list, as his 2008 option becomes void with a trade. Ken Griffey Jr. and various other Reds may be in play too. Five articles referenced Dunn this morning. The Newark Star-Ledger contains just one sentence: "The Cincinnati Reds, who could be in position to trade reliever David Weathers and slugger Adam Dunn, had a scout at the [Yankees-Diamondbacks] game." One imagines the Yankees may like a number of additional Reds, including Griffey and Mike Stanton. But the Weathers/Dunn speculation is the most reasonable. The Reds, by the way, have yet to approach Junior about any possible trades. While we know Griffey would probably approve a trade to Atlanta, some real creativity would be required with his contract. And he'd have to be open to playing left field. Buste...
By: The RotoFeed
Rambling with Marko [J. Mark English]
2007-05-22 16:53:00 New York Yankees - If someone were to say at the beginning of the baseball season that the Yankees would have a two game winning streak going into May 22nd, be 9 1/2 back of the Red Sox, come off of a 2-1 series defeat against the Mets, and that the Yankee nation would be feeling hopeful...I'd have thought that were person was crazy. But this is reality, and reality is stranger then fiction. Listening to the morning airwaves today you'd think that the Yanks are ten games above .500 after their last two wins. Overreact much New York?Jason Giambi - Instead of crucifying this gentlemen for placidly admitting what we all already know about the rampant steroid use in baseball over the years, we should applaud him for simply telling the truth. Baseball is busy trying to figure out a way to punish yet another whistle blower. There is no way that all of the baseball community was not aware of the massage drug enhancement use since the 1994 strike. I'm sure baseball chose to look th...
By: American Legends
Randy Johnson Wins 281st, Ken Griffey Jr. Hits 571st HR
2007-05-16 18:58:00 Baseball Notebook Baseball Daily Digest Tigers defeated Red Sox 7-2 on the pitching of Justin Verlander 4-1 and the hitting of Magglio Ordonez who hit his 8th homer and drove in three runs giving him 37 for the season....Indians defeated the Twins despite four homers by the Twins by a 15-7
By: A Wikia Wiki
Rosenthal On Slugger Market
2007-05-16 15:53:00 Yesterday's Ken Rosenthal article does a great job breaking down the market for sluggers this summer. As usual there are some big names for the taking, and as usual many of them come with hefty salaries or other flaws like injury history or Scott Boras. A couple of AL West teams, the A's and Angels, have been particularly powerless this year (both slugging less than .395). The Twins and White Sox could use some pop too. Over on the NL side, the Cardinals, Dodgers, Padres, and D'Backs could look to add a power bat. One of the three NL West teams mentioned could pull away with a major addition. The most intriguing name in Rosenthal's article is Sammy Sosa. He is having a respectable resurgence so far at .268/.331/.512. While it would be fun to see him back in the NL, his right field defense could prohibit it. But come on - how funny would it be to see Sosa don Cardinal red? Another interesting subplot thrown out by Rosenthal would be...
By: The RotoFeed
Ken Griffey Jr. (OF-CIN)
2007-05-01 14:46:00 Griffey missed his second straight game on Sunday as he deals with pleurisy. His last appearance was Friday when he pinch-hit and walked but was lifted for a pinch-runner. Griffey is hopeful he will be able to play on Tuesday.
By: The RotoFeed
Ken Griffey Jr. says he broke hand wrestling with kids (AP)
2007-02-18 21:02:01 Ken Griffey Jr. is finally saying what broke his throwing hand — wrestling with his kids. The Cincinnati Reds center fielder said he was wrestling with his daughter and two younger sons on his yacht in the Bahamas this past December when the oldest jumped in and knocked him off balance. He landed awkwardly on his left hand. Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
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