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Dear Bill Bavasi,

Please, for the love of all that is Felix Hernandez, do not trade for Ken Griffey Jr. Look, I know you have memories of Griffey destructing on your Angels, but this isn't the same Griffey. This version of Griffey is quite possibly the worst full time player in baseball , and to deal young talent for him largely on nostalgic memories, like this:

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via seattletimes.nwsource.com

Yes, he was a great player, but no, your team is not in the position to be dealing for 38 year olds who are clearly going downhill. But if you absolutely must acquire an older left-handed bat who will likely end up as the team's designated hitter, then I have a solution. Remember this guy?

He's looking for work, and he could outhit Jose Vidro's 51 OPS+ on one leg, and you wouldn't have to give up young talent, which is becoming as rare to get as black oil, but that's even if you still consider the Mariners a contender. What you should try and do is actually move your veterans for youngsters, kinda like what Bill Stoneman did in Anaheim after taking over for you with Jim Edmonds.

 

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How likely do you really think a M's trade for Griffey really is?

I think it’s just a bunch of talk at this point, especially with the M’s disappointing record. I just don’t see how they could justify that move at this point.

by TexasTiger on May 16, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope it's just talk.

But there’s only so many teams that Jocketty will deal with, and they just happen to be one.

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 16, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope...

Hernandez doesn’t go to Cincy. First, it’s a stupid trade. Second, obviously, as you can see from my name, I’m a Cubs fan, and I don’t want King Felix to start hurting the Cubs. Lastly, I like Felix, and to see him on a team I hat would stink.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 16, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Why would he?

"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena

by R.J. Anderson on May 16, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Reds are in the Central...

and with Hernandez currently in the Al the Cubs will only face the Mariners every three years. But with him on the Reds, the cubs will play them 12-15 times a year.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 16, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

the Mariners are stupid

but not even Bavasi would be stupid enough to include Felix in a Griffey trade.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on May 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

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