Unknøwn Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 SEATTLE -- Ken Griffey Jr. is retiring Wednesday, FanHouse has learned.Sources said that Griffey, who didn't report to Safeco Field for the Mariners' game against the Minnesota Twins Wednesday, is saying "it's over.''Griffey, the man who more than any other helped build the Mariners into a viable franchise as the premier center fielder of the the 1990s, played for Seattle from 1989-1999 and came back again in 2009 where he helped revitalized the franchise. But he hasn't been able to duplicate that success in 2010 and he's gotten increasingly less playing time. He's only had seven at-bats since May 18 as Mike Sweeney has become increasingly more productive as the Mariners' designated hitter.The formal announcement should come within the hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLBrave Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Great player, shame to see his career come to an end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testasparo Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 ****. Sad day. I wore 24 in baseball and football because of Griffey before switching to 10. It's a shame the way his career ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallDrink26 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I think rather it being a shame the way his career ended it can seen as admirable. He lost his ability as any 40 year old would but rather than juice up he allowed father time to intervene and now his time is done. It is sad to think about what his career could of been if healthy but also admirable how many times he cameback and never gave up ala Grant Hill. The most natural swing I believe always stayed all natural and he deserves serious respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I hate it, but those few years he had all the injuries was just to much. HE had a great career and you always hate to lose one of the good guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 pick Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Griffey was my idol as a child. He was the reason baseball was the only sport I knew or cared about at that age. One of the greats of my era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Greatest non-tainted position player of the '90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testasparo Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Greatest non-tainted position player of the '90s.I hope so. I wouldn't be surprised at all if it came out a couple years from now that he was on roids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 He was always one of my favorite players. I'm really gonna miss him. It's a shame the way his career ended with them basically running him out of town like they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don™ Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Also one of my favorite players. One of the prettiest swings of all time. I remember always imitating his swing when I was a younger, and staring at the ball after I jacked a home run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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