seattletimes.nwsource.com - 9/21/2009
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It's really hard to gauge what Ken Griffey Jr., the star of today's 7-1 Mariners; win over the Yankees, has in mind for next year. He said flat-out today he would not make an announcement either way prior to the final homestand.
That will add some intrigue to the final games at Safeco ...
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6. Proving that no one ever learns, D'Back fans have also joined in the Bradley debate. AZ Snakepit
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