bleedingblueandteal.com - 7/2/2008
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A while back there was some talk about bringing Ken Griffey Jr. back to Seattle. The logic was that he would slightly improve the offense (even during the worst year of his career) and would help curb Seattle’s slumping attendance.
Well, Griffey continues to struggle this season and the Mariners have decided not to pursue Seattle’s favorite son, according to Mariner insider ...
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Local +Ichiro is closing in on 1,700 hits [MLB] +No Ken Griffey Jr. this year. :( [BleedingBlueandTeal] +Sonics' Summer League roster and schedule released [SeattleTimes] +Shawn Kemp runnin' marathons now??? [EnjoytheEnjoyment] +Who is Courtney Taylor? [FieldGulls] +UW Husky Olympic Track/Field trials Update [Gohuskies] National +ESPY Nominees [ESPN] +Barry Bonds' HR ball ain't going to the Hall of Fame [Digg] +The NBA has hired an Army General to be in charge of their ...
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