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Phil Rogers: Don't expect Griffey Jr. to retire just yet
Phil Rogers: Don't expect Griffey Jr. to retire just yet
Skills on decline, but Griffey may be back for more fun > There may never again be such a good time for Ken Griffey Jr. to call it a career. He's about to turn 40, clearly way past his prime and in demand only by the nostalgic. But that doesn't mean he's going to walk away after the dramatic way he finished the season a week ago, delivering three home runs in the Mariners' season-ending homestand and a single in his final ...
Timing is right, but don't expect Ken Griffey to retire just yet
bostonherald.com — There may never again be such a good time for Ken Griffey Jr. to call it a... career. He's about to turn 40, clearly way past his prime and in demand only by the nostalgic.... (more) Timing is right, but don't expect Ken Griffey to retire ...
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... Some people may be expecting Ken Griffey Jr. to retire, but Phil Rogers isn't among them. Rogers says Griffey still has fun in baseball and the real surprise will be if he doesn't come back. ...

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