Steve9347 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Via press release today. And yes, he certainly deserves his own thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 End of an era. I am sad to see him go, even if it is long over due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 He'd still hit better than half of the Sox lineup right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 He and Frank would make a great first ballot HOF class! Or does he have to wait an extra year now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 2, 2010 -> 08:07 PM) He and Frank would make a great first ballot HOF class! Or does he have to wait an extra year now? Frank's considered retired after 2008 since he didn't have a job last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I know he was way, way past his prime, but it's still a very sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 This is really depressing. I really wish he had retired after 2008 and then signed a one day contract with the Mariners.. He could have gone out on some semblance of the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 One of the best ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 About three years too late. But what a player. The best I've seen (not including known steroid users) in my lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Great player. It's hard not to like him. Congrats on a great career, Griff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Even though he was farm from great in his short time with us, it was a treat for me finally being able to see Griff play a game when he was here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 His HOF plaque will say "Chicago, A.L" as one of his teams. As short of a time as he spent with the Sox, I still can't believe it. He's going out on his own, instead of getting released Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 So long Jr. It was fun to have him on the south side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonxctf Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 and he did it without PED's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I'll always remember his amazing catch against the Twins to win the play-in game for Seattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Jesus... my favorite player of all time (emulated his stance to hitting left-handed, to playing CF) is officially done. He and Frank I adored growing up. I actually teared up a bit hearing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jun 2, 2010 -> 10:59 PM) Jesus... my favorite player of all time (emulated his stance to hitting left-handed, to playing CF) is officially done. He and Frank I adored growing up. I actually teared up a bit hearing this. Its awesome that he was a Sox, even if it was for a very short time.. but awesome none the less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Growing up my favorite player was Frank Thomas. My brother's was Griffey. We'd debate over and over about who was better. Definitely a sad day. He was a class act and along with Thomas was one of the first players in the game to make an impression on me growing up. Shame injuries derailed him a bit, I'd much rather he have the HR record than Bonds or soon to be A-Roid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalls2598 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I first started watching baseball probably right when Griffey came into the league, and considering how great he was, it was easy to call him my favorite non-White Sox player. He made the game look effortless and fun, with his amazing range and defense, and that oh-so-pretty swing. To one hell of a career, Jr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 (edited) Griff is one of those players that younger fans will never understand just how good he really was in his prime because of how he played after leaving Seattle. Had he not had all his injury problems after going to Cinci, he would have shattered the HR Record. Edited June 3, 2010 by Athomeboy_2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jun 3, 2010 -> 08:58 AM) Griff is one of those players that younger fans will never understand just how good he really was in his prime because of how he played after leaving Seattle. Had he not had all his injury problems after going to Cinci, he would have shattered the HR Record. I blame one of the most hideous looking baseball stadiums I've seen in my baseball fan lifetime: The Kingdome. And they've been showing highlights throughout Griffey's career on MLB Network. Breathtaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 2, 2010 -> 09:20 PM) I'll always remember his amazing catch against the Twins to win the play-in game for Seattle. Wasn't that Little Big League? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 3, 2010 -> 02:15 AM) Its awesome that he was a Sox, even if it was for a very short time.. but awesome none the less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jun 3, 2010 -> 12:59 AM) Jesus... my favorite player of all time (emulated his stance to hitting left-handed, to playing CF) is officially done. He and Frank I adored growing up. I actually teared up a bit hearing this. That makes me, and you... I'm sure there are a few others here. Anyone else bat right-handed and tried to teach themselves to bat lefty just so they could do Griffey's stance and swing? It's a lot harder than it looks... perfection is hard to emulate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 One of the good guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.