Will Ken Griffey Jr. leave Chicago for Seattle? - 2008 Morning Jolt

Posted: Monday October 13, 2008 8:04AM; Updated: Monday October 13, 2008 8:08AM

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Ken Griffey said he'd like to return to Chicago, but there may not be a spot. The White Sox are going to kick it around in the next couple of weeks, but his production, while decent for a part-time player, would not warrant a return unless the salary was commensurate with his contributions. Griffey would have to take a low base. There might be an opening back in Seattle, which could use him as a lefthanded DH in a platoon. Of course, he's still very popular there. (Boston Globe)
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