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The aging Ken Griffey Jr. is being connected in rumors to the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, one other American League team, and two National League teams. With the Rays, Griffey would get a chance to play close to home and likely would have a shot at finally winning his first World Series ring. With Seattle, Griffey would get to close out his illustrious career in the same place where it began. The main problem is that there doesn't seem to be much hope for the Mariners to be competitive this season.
I'm a bit surprised to hear about two National League teams being in the fray. At age 39, Griffey's not near the defender he once was, nor is he remotely durable. Playing the field greatly increases his chances of getting injured and, in turn, hampers his offensive productivity. In a designated hitter role, he could still be productive enough to help a team -- even a contending one.
Last season, he hovered around average in nearly every category, putting up a .249/.353/.424 line with 18 homers and 71 RBI. He has power, he gets on base, and he puts the ball in play. Keeping him healthy would help see a slight uptick in production. Age 39 is not too old to help a team when you have the kind of pedigree Griffey does. He just needs to be a bit player instead of a center-piece.
Note: How about that 1993 photo? He really doesn't look too much different now, 16 years later.
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