By Poch de la Rosa Legendary Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the best players of his generation. Not only was he an outstanding hitter, but he was also a staunch defensive player as well. Junior (his nickname) could do it all on the baseball field. It’s obvious from the get-go he got his baseball genes from his father, … [Read more...] about Top Five Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Cards and Rookie Card Checklist
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Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton: Best Player in Baseball?
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are kings among sports fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area right now. But I would argue that the primary beneficiary in the NBA Finals was actually American Airlines, since both arenas in the series are named after the carrier. However, it's Josh Hamilton, left fielder for the Texas Rangers, who is probably the most talented athlete in … [Read more...] about Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton: Best Player in Baseball?
Should the Chicago White Sox Get Manny Ramirez?
As we creep ever closer to the September 1st waiver trade deadline, the Chicago White Sox have some tough decisions to make. They sit 4.5 games in back of the Twins, with arguably a tougher schedule remaining: ten games alone against the Yankees and Red Sox and another west coast road trip that historically has poor results. With the offense sputtering, is it time for GM … [Read more...] about Should the Chicago White Sox Get Manny Ramirez?
Source: Ken Griffey Jr. will RETIRE
Look for an official and more in-depth announcement/story later, but word has gotten out- Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds legend Ken Griffey Jr. one of the biggest MLB stars of this generation... By Paul M. Banks … [Read more...] about Source: Ken Griffey Jr. will RETIRE
Griffey Jr. asleep in Clubhouse, Marinerlicious days are numbered
By Paul M. Banks MLB and Seattle Mariners icon Ken Griffey Jr. is coming dangerously close to seeing his career end. He had a chance to ride out into the sunset at the end of last season, when his Mariners teammates lifted him on their shoulders at Safeco Field last autumn. Instead, he's pulling the whole MJ-as-a-Wizard thing; sticking around WAY TOO LONG. And now he can't … [Read more...] about Griffey Jr. asleep in Clubhouse, Marinerlicious days are numbered