The Mariners need to bring back Griffey.
An encore run with the Mariners would be phenomenal. The Cincinnati Reds came to town two years ago and the Mariners sold out every game, Junior got a standing ovation all three games. I was lucky enough to have great seats for the Sunday afternoon game. He hit two solo home runs, and the Mariners won 3-2. It was easily one of my favorite Mariners games that wasn’t in the playoffs or pennant race. It reminded me of being a kid again in the Kingdome.
With Junior in the lineup, it didn’t matter if we were losing in the ninth inning, or if we were down by 5 games in September; things happened and they would find out a way to win. It was exciting to watch. There is nothing more pure than watching his effortless swing drive a pitch into a gap.
My Freshman year of college, he was traded to Cincinnati. Baseball in Seattle never felt the same after that.
Seattle has been hurting lately. Our sports teams have all fallen on hard times, we lost the Sonics, and every big company is laying people off.
He hasn’t been the same since he left Seattle. He has spent most of the decade injured, his stats have fallen off dramatically.
I want one more season. I want a reason to show up early and watch batting practice again. I want to see him hit a couple more out of the park that he built, but has played too few games in. I want him to play his last game in a Mariners hat. I want him to go into the Hall of Fame as a Mariner.
Completely agreed! Hoping it happens. It was great seeing you the other day!