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MikeWaters · 06-20-2007, 02:07 PM

I didn't even know he was still playing.

Indy Coug · 06-20-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I didn't even know he was still playing.

I rest my case.

Archaea · 06-20-2007, 02:16 PM

I was afraid to make that admission, not watching baseball. But for some reason I had believed he retired. Of course I can't name five players still playing except Bonds, unless they resurrected Roger Maris.

ChinoCoug · 06-20-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelBlue

Here's a link to an interesting article about Bonds and Griffey who are good friends. It contains the story of the day Bonds revealed to Griffey and others in the room that he was going to start taking some "hardcore stuff" because he was frustrated with guys like McGwire and Sosa getting all the attention. A very interesting read and please note Griffey's response to Bonds' revelation:

"If I can't do it myself, then I'm not going to do it," Griffey says. "When I'm retired, I want them to at least be able to say, 'There's no question in our minds that he did it the right way.' I have kids. I don't want them to think their dad's a cheater."

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2368395

too bad griffey denies the conversation ever happened.

MikeWaters · 06-20-2007, 02:59 PM

If Griffey is protecting cheaters, then he is a cheater in my book.

livecoug · 06-20-2007, 03:05 PM

That picture of bonds in '98 says it all. Look how svelte he looks! I'd say that the mcgwire, sosa homer off was what pushed him into steroids.

il Padrino Ute · 06-20-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

His injury problems of the last several years and playing for a pathetic Reds organization (and I'm a Reds fan) will probably result in him not being remembered for much of anything.

Only those who don't know baseball will not remember much about him. Baseball fans will remember him as a terrific player who joined the very exclusive 600 home run club in the '07 season (assuming he'll hit a dozen or so by the end of this season).

SeattleUte · 06-20-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Only those who don't know baseball will not remember much about him. Baseball fans will remember him as a terrific player who joined the very exclusive 600 home run club in the '07 season (assuming he'll hit a dozen or so by the end of this season).

He's a shoe in for the Hall of Fame, which means he'll be remembered for something by definition.

Surfah · 06-20-2007, 08:24 PM

Griffey is the Grant Hill of baseball. Except Griffey has the HR stat that will push him into the HOF.

SeattleUte · 06-20-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

I rest my case.

Does Waters know anything about baseball?

06-20-2007, 02:16 PM	#13
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	I was afraid to make that admission, not watching baseball. But for some reason I had believed he retired. Of course I can't name five players still playing except Bonds, unless they resurrected Roger Maris. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

06-20-2007, 08:24 PM	#19
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	Griffey is the Grant Hill of baseball. Except Griffey has the HR stat that will push him into the HOF. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

06-20-2007, 02:07 PM	#11
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I didn't even know he was still playing.

06-20-2007, 02:59 PM	#15
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	If Griffey is protecting cheaters, then he is a cheater in my book.

06-20-2007, 03:05 PM	#16
livecoug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,176	That picture of bonds in '98 says it all. Look how svelte he looks! I'd say that the mcgwire, sosa homer off was what pushed him into steroids.