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| The Teixeira Trade Signals a Seller's Market |
| Published: July 30, 2007, 11:15 am |
| Tags: Adam Dunn, Adamdunn, Damaso Marte, Damasomarte, Eric Gagne, Ericgagne, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jarrodsaltalamacchia, Jermaine Dye, Jermainedye, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr, Mark Teixeira, Markteixeira, Salomon Torres, Salomontorres, Scott Linebrink, Scottlinebrink |
| Filed under: Atlanta, Dallas, Rangers, Braves, AL West, NL East, MLB RumorsLet the Mark Teixeira fallout continue. While Mullet just told you what the trade of Big Tex to the Braves might mean for your favorite contending team, I'm here to tell you what it might mean for your favorite non-contending team. It's pretty easy, actually. This trade, |
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| I Think Ken Griffey Is Saying It Kind of Hurt |
| Published: September 20, 2007, 9:15 am |
| Tags: Ken Griffey, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffey, Kengriffeyjr |
| Filed under: Reds, NL Central, MLB Injuries, CincinnatiThe Reds were officially eliminated from playoff contention last night, which is a relief, considering I had written them off months ago and had they actually snuck in my perception of reality would have been turned upside. But they lost more than just the game to the Cubs -- the also lost Ken |
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| Adam Dunn: Wrigley Field Is Dangerous |
| Published: September 20, 2007, 12:00 pm |
| Tags: Adam Dunn, Adamdunn, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr, Wrigley Field, Wrigleyfield |
| Filed under: Chicago, Cubs, NL Central, MLB InjuriesFor all the charm and nostalgia it offers the fans, Wrigley Field isn't all that great of a place to play for the guys on the field. For one, the outfield grass is an absolute mess, and Adam Dunn blames it for Ken Griffey Jr's injury last night. From the Chicago Sun-Times (via Foul Balls): ''That |
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| Josh Fogg's Pennies, Starring Richard Pryor |
| Published: May 16, 2008, 11:43 am |
| Tags: Joshfogg, Kengriffeyjr |
| Filed under: Reds, Cincinnati, The DugoutYesterday, we learned that Ken Griffey paid off his debt to Josh Fogg in American pennies. Maybe Griffey lost a bet. "Hey, Ken! I bet you won't lug $1500 in pennies into my locker to pay off a bet (the one I am currently proposing to you right now)!" That's right. A nested, self-swallowing bet.Sorry, didn't |
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| Jay Bruce Is a Natural |
| Published: May 31, 2008, 4:15 pm |
| Tags: Jay Bruce, Jaybruce, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr |
| Filed under: Reds, NL Central, CincinnatiIf you've played baseball before, think about your first home run. Mine was a grand slam when I was 12-years old in Little League. There's nothing quite like connecting with a ball and knowing it's heading over the fence. Now multiply that feeling by about a million and you've got what Jay Bruce must've |
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| On Deck: The Cubs Hit the Road |
| Published: June 2, 2008, 11:05 am |
| Tags: Bronson Arroyo, Bronsonarroyo, Carlos Zambrano, Carloszambrano, Cha Seung Baek, Chaseungbaek, Ken Griffey Jr, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr, Kengriffeyjr, Kenny Rogers, Kennyrogers, Kyle Kendrick, Kylekendrick, On Deck, Ondeck, Rich Harden, Richharden, Sean Estes, Seanestes |
| Filed under: Tigers, Athletics, Phillies, Cubs, Reds, Padres Our future's so bright, I gotta wear shades On Deck is FanHouse's look at the day's most intriguing baseball matchupsSan Diego Padres (23-35) vs. Chicago Cubs (36-21) - 10:05PM Est.For the first time since 1908, the Chicago Cubs have the best record in baseball on June 2nd. You know |
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| On Deck: The Rays Are Sick With Rage |
| Published: June 9, 2008, 8:13 am |
| Tags: Edinson Volquez, Edinsonvolquez, Edwin Jackson, Edwinjackson, Glen Perkins, Glenperkins, Jake Westbrook, Jakewestbrook, Jeremy Bonderman, Jeremybonderman, Joe Saunders, Joesaunders, John Danks, Johndanks, Ken Griffey Jr, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr, Kengriffeyjr, Mark Hen |
| Filed under: Rays, White Sox, Twins, Angels, Marlins, RedsOn Deck is FanHouse's look at the day's most intriguing baseball matchupsLos Angeles Angels (39-25) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (37-26) - 10:05PM Est.It's pretty much a consensus that Tropicana Field is far and away the worst "baseball stadium" in the big leagues, but don't tell that to the Rays. |
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| What if Ken Griffey Jr. Never Got Hurt? |
| Published: June 9, 2008, 9:15 pm |
| Tags: Ken Griffey Jr, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr, Kengriffeyjr |
| Filed under: Reds, NL Central, Cincinnati, Featured Stories, The WordTonight, Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 600th career home run. That's a great accomplishment, but it's not as great as it could be. That got me thinking a little bit. What would be happening right now if Junior stayed healthy?September 19th, 2000- Nursing his first hamstring injury, |
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| Ken Griffey Jr. Hits Home Run Number 600 |
| Published: June 9, 2008, 5:46 pm |
| Tags: Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr |
| Filed under: Reds, NL Central, MLB Video, Cincinnati, Breaking News, MLB MilestonesIt's been ten days since Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 599th home run. In the interim, it seems like most of the focus has been on how he didn't hit number six hundred right away, how the public seems to be ignoring the feat because of the cheapening of the number by |
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| Junior Has His Eyes on Tampa |
| Published: June 14, 2008, 11:52 am |
| Tags: Jon Heyman, Jonheyman, Ken Griffey Jr, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr, Kengriffeyjr |
| Filed under: Rays, Reds, MLB Rumors, Cincinnati, Tampa BayNow that Ken Griffey Jr. has surpassed the 600 home run milestone, and the Reds are sitting in last place in the NL Central (though they're only three games under), if there's ever going to be a time when Cincinnati would trade Junior, this is it. Griffey has already gone on record as |
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| Agent: No Truth to Griffey-to-Rays Rumor |
| Published: June 16, 2008, 3:00 pm |
| Tags: Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr |
| Filed under: Reds, NL Central, MLB Rumors, CincinnatiOver the weekend, Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reported that Ken Griffey Jr. was "monitoring the surprising Tampa Bay Rays as a possible destination" should the Reds try to trade him. The rumor spread quickly among other news outlets ... but there's just one problem: it's apparently not |
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| Griffey - Brantley II: Return of the Throat Slash |
| Published: July 28, 2008, 9:00 am |
| Tags: Edwin Encarnacion, Edwinencarnacion, Jeff Brantley, Jeffbrantley, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr, Milton Bradley, Miltonbradley |
| Filed under: Reds, NL Central, MLB Fans, MLB Gossip, MLB Media WatchI don't know that there was ever an initial feud between Ken Griffey, Jr., and Jeff Brantley, but it just seems like a sequel kind of Monday here, so I'm rolling with it. And apparently, Brantley doesn't think there was an initial feud either, as he is denying the comments that |
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| Griffey Apologizes For Throat Slash |
| Published: August 3, 2008, 8:40 am |
| Tags: Jeff Brantley, Jeffbrantley, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr, Ozzie Guillen, Ozzieguillen |
| Filed under: Reds, White Sox, MLB FansWhile I'm still getting used to seeing Ken Griffey Jr. in a Chicago White Sox jersey (the jersey looks good, though the number 17 just seems awkward), Junior is probably still adjusting to life inside the circus atmosphere of the White Sox clubhouse. Still, that doesn't mean he's completely forgotten about |
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