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I hadnt heard the 'today' part. Last night on BBTN, or the night before, they had mentioned that Tampa Bay wanted to go out and get a superstar and that Griffey Jr. had been talked about.

It would really boost Tampa's presence, though Griffey would do more for their attendance.

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If this is true (the validity of the report, not whether or not you heard it :)), I wonder how much the Rays are willing to give up for him. It may not be the worst thing if they pass along some prospects out of the division.

That's a very good point. Giving up some of their prospects helps us long-term. They are STACKED :(

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That's a very good point. Giving up some of their prospects helps us long-term. They are STACKED :(

The thing to remember though is that they can ove along a few prospects and still be set for a while.

He would cost about 6M for the rest of the year and has a 16.5M option (4M buyout) for next year so I wonder if the Rays would pick that up if they traded for him.

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I'll try to find out some information for you guys. The last I heard on the news here in Cincy was that Griffey's agent hadn't even heard these rumors yet and denied having any talks about trading Junior to Tampa Bay. I haven't been online all day though so I need to do some checking around before I can confirm that information. I wouldn't mind seeing the Reds get a hold of some of those TB prospects though! Wow, that is one stacked organization. :eek:

And FWIW, I adore Junior and always have but I think it would be better for him and for the team if he moves onto another team either at the end of this season or at the deadline. His tenure in Cincy hasn't been the best (boy do I wish he'd avoided injuries here) and there are a lot of fans who wouldn't be upset to see him go to a team where he might be able to get a WS ring. That's the only thing he doesn't have yet and I don't think he'll get one here. This team is fast becoming one who's got a better chance of competing next year and I can't see them picking up Jr.'s option. :(

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Financially it makes no sense for the rays and griff just isnt good anymore

This is one of the most backward statements I have ever heard.

Griffey is still putting up decent numbers and place him in the DH role where he isnt getting his body tore up, then his numbers could rebound nicely.

Also, this would generate more people coming to the games, thus helping the finances of the team.

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Also, this would generate more people coming to the games, thus helping the finances of the team.
It ain't gonna generate $16M in revenue, which is what Griffey would be owed next year (would probably have to be picked up for him to agree to a trade).

If the Reds eat a lot of cash this makes some sense, but I don't see it happening.

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