Scott Dierking Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Ken Griffey Jr. has never played in a World Series. He might be on the verge of getting his chance. Griffey, as a player with 10 years of major-league service, five with the same club, has the right to block any deal. The White Sox attempted to acquire him from the Reds at the trade deadline in 2005, but the trade reportedly was nixed by Reds ownership for financial reasons. The White Sox, leading the American League Central by a half-game, would use Griffey mostly in the outfield, the source said. However, they do not have an obvious spot for him unless they make another deal. The Sox are set at the corners with Carlos Quentin in left and Jermaine Dye in right. They could play Nick Swisher at first to open center for Griffey, a move that would reduce the playing time of first baseman Paul Konerko. But Griffey has not played center regularly since 2006. Griffey, 36, is batting .245 this season with a .355 on-base percentage, 15 home runs and 53 RBIs in 359 at-bats. Earlier this season, he hit his 600th home run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 WOW. Between the Tigers trade and that, you can forget any chance of the Tigers winning the Central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 WOW. Between the Tigers trade and that, you can forget any chance of the Tigers winning the Central. Umm, bro? We forgot that a long time ago. Sorry, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Umm, bro? We forgot that a long time ago. Sorry, man. LOL We were supposed to be 110-0 by this point in the season, we're having trouble accepting reality here in Detroit. Thank god at least I have the Jets to look forward to........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Not a done deal yet, but Griff has to go. I'm just hoping the Sox get Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I think he still can veto it tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I think he still can veto it tho. He can. Where does Griffey play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Outfield with Quinton, Dye, and Griff I guess Swisher rides the pine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVM Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Outfield with Quinton, Dye, and Griff I guess Swisher rides the pine Swisher moves to 1st, they sit Konerko who's been horrendous especially since the break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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