griffey not going to retire

magnet · 07-24-2003, 12:06 AM

...or so he says

http://espn.go.com/mlb/news/2003/0723/1584772.html

Draft Dodger · 07-24-2003, 12:09 AM

least. surprising. news. ever.

scoobz0202 · 07-24-2003, 12:28 AM

Was he expected too?

magnet · 07-24-2003, 12:29 AM

i figured he might

Gastric ReFlux · 07-24-2003, 12:32 AM

Don't worry, one of his body parts will make the decision.

AngelinOF · 07-24-2003, 12:36 AM

Why exactly would he retire? I could understand that reasoning if one specific injury was what was hampering him but all 4 times has been a different injury, atleast I believe the hammy and knee problem were different legs. Although I won't be suprised when he gets traded in the off-season.

cooper_gd · 07-24-2003, 09:15 AM

This season I see Junior as being healthier than ever. He is actually conditioned during the off season for only the second time in his career. I look forward to having the best playing in baseball back on the team.

- Bob Boone, sometime in March, 2004.

That's assuming, of course, that Boone keeps his job (probably will - with the ever popular "Griffey was hurt" excuse).

draven085 · 07-24-2003, 09:21 AM

Griffey has way too much to prove to retire. I hope that he can come back healthy. They need to move him to a corner OF spot and tell him to take it a little easier out there now.

ctorg · 07-24-2003, 10:39 AM

They should let Griffey bat and have a replacement runner who can start when he hits the ball. Oh, and he'd have to play in the AL so that he can DH.

Then maybe, just maybe, he won't get hurt.

Rene · 07-24-2003, 11:08 AM

best thing for him and the team. Hard to believe this guy was once a stellar all star.

ctorg · 07-24-2003, 11:13 AM

I really didn't think he'd fall this early. I thought he really had a shot to break the home run record at one point. Oh well.

Rene · 07-24-2003, 11:45 AM

dedicated family man, and an outstanding professional. The problem Ct is that he's got the Michael Jorday/George Foreman syndrome. Just doesn't know when to quit. Maybe after being out half to 2/3rds of next season the Reds will offer him a coaching position.

draven085 · 07-24-2003, 11:50 AM

Griffey can obviously still play the game at a high level. He's not that old. I don't see how its best for him to retire. Maybe for the Reds to get rid of his contract....but not for himself.

Rene · 07-24-2003, 11:56 AM

Draven I really don't know. If I had 4 seasons of injuries I certainly would have doubts about my ability to keep performing at a major league level. Altough I do think 1 more major injury will really harm his ability to make money and stay in the bigs in the future.

SoxWin · 07-24-2003, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rene
Draven I really don't know. If I had 4 seasons of injuries I certainly would have doubts about my ability to keep performing at a major league level. Altough I do think 1 more major injury will really harm his ability to make money and stay in the bigs in the future.

When he's healthy, Grif performs. There should be no doubts about his ability when not injured. He doesn't need to make any more money, his contract is guaranteed. I'm sure, more then anything, he'd like to get healthy and have the game be fun again. Does he ever smile like he used to when he was with the M's?

Rich

AngelinOF · 07-24-2003, 05:50 PM

Honestly I think the best thing for him would be the get the hell out of the city of Cincinnati. The fans want to blame someone for the terrible play in the last couple of years and he's been the scapegoat for it. They always bring up how prior to his arrival they were contending for the division/wildcard and after he arrived they have been one of worse teams in the NL. Of course they forget there was a bigger change after 2000 and that was changing managers from Jack McKeon to Bob "Call to the bullpen in the 3rd inning" Boone. There is no telling what the team could of done in 2000 had the ownership not given up on the team on Memorial Day. McKeon worked wonders with the ragtag bunch of players that the owners threw at him, and Boone couldn't manage his way out of a wet paper bag.

scoobz0202 · 07-24-2003, 07:40 PM

As a Reds fan the other 80% of the reds fans piss me off. Especially when they booed him when he dislocated his shoulder, by making a play to prevent more runs. I would like to see him leave Cincy so he can get the hell away from us.

Rene · 07-24-2003, 08:03 PM

and Griffey stays in Cincinnati Guillen will have to leave because ownership will not pay his contract. The end result of this could be a outfield next season with a injured Griffey and no talented backup to play for him. Somebody needs to do something to correct this situation in Cincy.

scoobz0202 · 07-24-2003, 08:29 PM

I would rather have Jose then Griffey.. I keep getting told Guillen will slow down but he hasnt. Hopefully this is the real Guillen.

Rene · 07-24-2003, 08:40 PM

A less talented Guillen that plays 100 games would help the Reds significantly

07-24-2003, 12:06 AM	#1
magnet Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,029	griffey not going to retire ...or so he says http://espn.go.com/mlb/news/2003/0723/1584772.html

07-24-2003, 12:09 AM	#2
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07-24-2003, 09:15 AM	#7
cooper_gd All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PopBunker.net Posts: 1,011	This season I see Junior as being healthier than ever. He is actually conditioned during the off season for only the second time in his career. I look forward to having the best playing in baseball back on the team. - Bob Boone, sometime in March, 2004. That's assuming, of course, that Boone keeps his job (probably will - with the ever popular "Griffey was hurt" excuse). __________________

07-24-2003, 10:39 AM	#9
ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,848	They should let Griffey bat and have a replacement runner who can start when he hits the ball. Oh, and he'd have to play in the AL so that he can DH. Then maybe, just maybe, he won't get hurt. __________________ My music "When the trees blow back and forth, that's what makes the wind." - Steven Wright Fjord emena pancreas thorax fornicate marmalade morpheme proteolysis smaxa cabana offal srue vitriol grope hallelujah lentils

07-24-2003, 11:08 AM	#10
Rene Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 52	Grif to retire... best thing for him and the team. Hard to believe this guy was once a stellar all star. __________________ There is no shame in losing, but there is glory in winning.

07-24-2003, 12:28 AM	#3
scoobz0202 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Celina, Ohio Posts: 969	Was he expected too?

07-24-2003, 12:29 AM	#4
magnet Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,029	i figured he might

07-24-2003, 12:32 AM	#5
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	Don't worry, one of his body parts will make the decision.

07-24-2003, 12:36 AM	#6
AngelinOF All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,353	Why exactly would he retire? I could understand that reasoning if one specific injury was what was hampering him but all 4 times has been a different injury, atleast I believe the hammy and knee problem were different legs. Although I won't be suprised when he gets traded in the off-season.

07-24-2003, 09:21 AM	#8
draven085 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,074	Griffey has way too much to prove to retire. I hope that he can come back healthy. They need to move him to a corner OF spot and tell him to take it a little easier out there now.

07-24-2003, 11:13 AM	#11
ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,848	I really didn't think he'd fall this early. I thought he really had a shot to break the home run record at one point. Oh well. __________________ My music "When the trees blow back and forth, that's what makes the wind." - Steven Wright Fjord emena pancreas thorax fornicate marmalade morpheme proteolysis smaxa cabana offal srue vitriol grope hallelujah lentils

07-24-2003, 11:45 AM	#12
Rene Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 52	Grif seems like a good guy... dedicated family man, and an outstanding professional. The problem Ct is that he's got the Michael Jorday/George Foreman syndrome. Just doesn't know when to quit. Maybe after being out half to 2/3rds of next season the Reds will offer him a coaching position. __________________ There is no shame in losing, but there is glory in winning.

07-24-2003, 11:50 AM	#13
draven085 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,074	Griffey can obviously still play the game at a high level. He's not that old. I don't see how its best for him to retire. Maybe for the Reds to get rid of his contract....but not for himself.

07-24-2003, 11:56 AM	#14
Rene Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 52	maybe your right.... Draven I really don't know. If I had 4 seasons of injuries I certainly would have doubts about my ability to keep performing at a major league level. Altough I do think 1 more major injury will really harm his ability to make money and stay in the bigs in the future. __________________ There is no shame in losing, but there is glory in winning.

07-24-2003, 05:50 PM	#16
AngelinOF All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,353	Honestly I think the best thing for him would be the get the hell out of the city of Cincinnati. The fans want to blame someone for the terrible play in the last couple of years and he's been the scapegoat for it. They always bring up how prior to his arrival they were contending for the division/wildcard and after he arrived they have been one of worse teams in the NL. Of course they forget there was a bigger change after 2000 and that was changing managers from Jack McKeon to Bob "Call to the bullpen in the 3rd inning" Boone. There is no telling what the team could of done in 2000 had the ownership not given up on the team on Memorial Day. McKeon worked wonders with the ragtag bunch of players that the owners threw at him, and Boone couldn't manage his way out of a wet paper bag.

07-24-2003, 07:40 PM	#17
scoobz0202 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Celina, Ohio Posts: 969	As a Reds fan the other 80% of the reds fans piss me off. Especially when they booed him when he dislocated his shoulder, by making a play to prevent more runs. I would like to see him leave Cincy so he can get the hell away from us.

07-24-2003, 08:03 PM	#18
Rene Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 52	If all else stays the same... and Griffey stays in Cincinnati Guillen will have to leave because ownership will not pay his contract. The end result of this could be a outfield next season with a injured Griffey and no talented backup to play for him. Somebody needs to do something to correct this situation in Cincy. __________________ There is no shame in losing, but there is glory in winning.

07-24-2003, 08:29 PM	#19
scoobz0202 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Celina, Ohio Posts: 969	I would rather have Jose then Griffey.. I keep getting told Guillen will slow down but he hasnt. Hopefully this is the real Guillen.

07-24-2003, 08:40 PM	#20
Rene Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 52	Agreed A less talented Guillen that plays 100 games would help the Reds significantly __________________ There is no shame in losing, but there is glory in winning.