The Kid Stays In Seattle

The Seattle Mariners have resigned outfielder Ken Griffey Jr to another one year deal. The deal is pretty similar to what Griffey made in 2009, it’s a base salary of $2.35 million plus incentives which could make him almost $3.9 million. The incentives are all based on attendance and plate appearances.

I have to say I’m glad The Kid will be back for another season. He may be turning 40 and not a fulltime player anymore but he’s still a solid contributor. In 2009, he hit only .214 but smacked 19 homers with 57 rbis and 19 doubles in just 387 at-bats. More importantly then the offense he can bring as a back up, is the excitement he brings to the fans.

While Seattle’s attendance didn’t rise like they thought it would in 2009 there was still a buzz that hasn’t been around in a while. That buzz should continue and with a slowly improving economy there should be some more fans in the ballpark to watch the Kid.

For me watching Griffey play is a joy anywhere but its only fitting to see him in a Mariners uniform as his career winds down. Hopefully he gets some more playing time in ‘09 as things won’t be the same once he’s gone.

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Tags: Ken Griffey Jr, MLB, Seattle Mariners