Reds ask Griffey to consider move to RF

mets2k · 12-05-2006, 06:09 PM

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs...e-to-right.asp

The Reds have approached Griffey's agent, Brian Goldberg, and asked Griffey to at least consider the possibility of a move to right field.

"They just talked to us about being open-minded in spring training, kind of see how he’s moving and see how he feels," said Goldberg. "He’s preparing to play center field, but based on how things go in spring training, he’ll be open-minded." Ryan Freel and Chris Denorfia are both better choices to play center than Griffey, but a switch is unlikely unless the Reds somehow bring in an experienced center fielder. The Reds aren't likely to embarrass Griffey by asking him to move for anything less than a name player.

MuffinMcFluffin · 12-06-2006, 01:53 AM

In return to such a demand, Griffey should ask for a trade to San Francisco.

If he had to give up his original number, he shouldn't have to give up his original position.

Lenny · 12-06-2006, 04:52 PM

As players get older they should always consider that an easier posion might be needed later. IT is time for him, and I'm not sure why the team thinks they need to ask his permision. Do him like the Nats did Soriano last year. Tell him we pay you a lot of money and this is the job we need you to do for us.

End of story. Do it or don't play ball and don't get paid.

12-05-2006, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
mets2k Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 429	Reds ask Griffey to consider move to RF http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs...e-to-right.asp The Reds have approached Griffey's agent, Brian Goldberg, and asked Griffey to at least consider the possibility of a move to right field. "They just talked to us about being open-minded in spring training, kind of see how he’s moving and see how he feels," said Goldberg. "He’s preparing to play center field, but based on how things go in spring training, he’ll be open-minded." Ryan Freel and Chris Denorfia are both better choices to play center than Griffey, but a switch is unlikely unless the Reds somehow bring in an experienced center fielder. The Reds aren't likely to embarrass Griffey by asking him to move for anything less than a name player.

12-06-2006, 01:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
MuffinMcFluffin Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 584	In return to such a demand, Griffey should ask for a trade to San Francisco. If he had to give up his original number, he shouldn't have to give up his original position. __________________

12-06-2006, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lenny Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 240	As players get older they should always consider that an easier posion might be needed later. IT is time for him, and I'm not sure why the team thinks they need to ask his permision. Do him like the Nats did Soriano last year. Tell him we pay you a lot of money and this is the job we need you to do for us. End of story. Do it or don't play ball and don't get paid.