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Griffey Odds and Ends

By Brian Shephard [February 21, 2009 at 8:51pm CST]

A few loose ends on the Griffey signing...

Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com details the attendance incentives in Junior's new contract. Ticket sales have picked up since the signing. Knobler also notes that Griffey will once again wear #24 on his Mariners jersey.
The Chicago Tribune suggests that the chance to play DH tipped the scales in Griffey's decision between the Mariners and Braves.
John Hickey of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer notes that the Mariners released OF Michael Wilson to make room for Griffey. Drafted in the second round in 2001, Wilson has never seen the majors.
And finally, Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times has video highlights of Griffey's press conference.

Full Story | Comments (7) | Categories: Ken Griffey Jr. | Seattle Mariners

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Awesome, I can break out my old Griffey jersey again.

Posted by: fitz | February 21, 2009 at 08:54 PM

I wonder why ticket sales are up? JK. I like the Kid glade to see him likely end his career where it started.

Posted by: tex1325 | February 21, 2009 at 08:57 PM

I seen the Press Conference, the dude is fat.

Posted by: BravesRed.mlblogs.com | February 21, 2009 at 08:57 PM

So he might need XL or XXL or MAYBE XXXL

Posted by: tex1325 | February 21, 2009 at 09:03 PM

Junior back to Seattle is great for baseball. I'm happy to see it.

Posted by: jared | February 21, 2009 at 09:40 PM

Just what the M's needed actually what the state of Washington needed not really the best sports year for Washington in 08. Ken Griffy Jr. will definetly bring some life back into Safeco thinking of all the old memories when Ken was young and rising. Although Ken and the other Mairiner people they looked like they were forced to talk to the media after a Game 7 loss. Seriously if you don't believe me go watch it on MLB.com he was introduced today. Now Seattle can pull out old merchandise and sell it again.

Posted by: chris mlb expert | February 21, 2009 at 10:36 PM

Well as an atlanta fan im not too disapointed we didnt get him. Since when is Griffey 250lbs? Im sure those repaired knees will love caring the added 30lbs around the bases.

Posted by: bravesfansc | February 22, 2009 at 01:46 AM

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