You're definitely not alone in your take on Griffey. A couple of Klat posting guidelines:
1. No profanity, with or without a couple of letters removed
2. If you're going to offer an opinion, it's better to sign it
3. Don't be afraid to grammar-check if you're going to post on the front page
4. 3rd- and 4th-hand anecdotes and accusations aren't the best way to go ("this guy called into a radio show in '98 and said...")
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As far as the substance: in Griffey's first incarnation with the M's, in the 90's, the rep he had was that the clubhouse was way up, or way down, depending on Griffey's mood swings. This is a bit different than the 'mugging for the cameras' characterization you've heard. His mood swings were reportedly not a put-on, but part of his personality at the time.
This time around there is no question about his clubhouse demeanor.
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One thing he brings in 2010, according to insiders, is Milton Bradley: word is that MB literally would not be here unless Griffey were here also. Junior being the only one who can face-up to MB and talk to him in a crisis.
Personally am hoping that, spotted in the right 300 or so AB's, he can SLG over .450 in Safeco. With his BB's, the OBP is a given.
Could be wrong. ... thanks for posting.
KG
I love the mariners, however is KG only there to sell tickets?. I was working in Seattle when he left and as I remember there were many fans who were not too happy with him. The word that was passed around some of the talk radio shows was he was a "happy guy" only when there was a tv camera in front of him. I remember a guy calling in relating that after battling practice the guys young son asked for a autograph as KG was walking by ( no tv cameras around) and was told by KG to [take a hike]. just what does he offer considering that he can't run, play defense, nor hit anymore? Sell tickets sure!! Help take the"Ms" into the play offs? I doubt it.
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