The memories gained from baseball are many. Whether sitting back with a beer in front of a TV or driving to the ball park on a sunny afternoon and relaxing beside a ranting fan and a hot dog, America's sport is as gratifying as it gets.
However, the actions in the baseball world over the past couple of years have only given the motivation to change the channel.
Enhancing drugs, trials derived from usage of enhancing drugs, and lies, which will undoubtedly be taken to the grave of players before heading to a jail cell, has tired the souls of the baseball community.
So watching a young pitcher survive cancer to comeback and throw the game of his of life or witnessing Manny Ramirez high five a fan before throwing out the runner fills the soul and brings us back, little by little, to the game we love.
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However, writing or speaking about a career that Ken Griffey Jr. could have had, breaks the heart.
A player never rumored to be taking steroids or involved in distractions off the field, only to be held back by injuries, is devastating. This is a factor that has Barry Bonds relieved until Alex Rodriguez accomplishes the unstoppable.
The stats that could have been achieved on Junior's talent are unimaginable, and the baseball's 2008 wrinkled face could have received an immediate face lift with the records "The Natural" would have broken.
So, watching a crushed ball land in the high seats from what could have been the greatest all-around baseball player ever will be priceless.
And the sensation of reaching the select 600 home run club has been long due in his career and for all Griffey fans from around the world.
A feat that speaks volumes and transcends time!
An early congratulations to Ken “The Kid” Griffey Jr. and the inevitable.
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3 months ago
It is a shame that Griffey will receive much less appreciation for his feat than Manny did for his.
from 3 months ago
Absolutely! The sports world is more concerned on the personality a player may have then his game. Not saying Manny isn't a brilliant baseball slugger but his personality recieves much more attention from the media rather than his play.
Griffey is a chill cat! and doesn't generate as much.
from 3 months ago
Awesome article, hoped you liked mine as well!
3 months ago
It's sad, isn't it? Griffey is about to become just the fourth non-PED-using player to hit 600 HR (seventh overall), and ESPN is still fawning over Manny. But I guess he plays in Boston and therefore is more important.
from 3 months ago
lol...how true that is....just imagine if Griffey was a Yankee how big this would be. We'll see soon when Arod gets there how big 600 will be in comparison. What a shame people have forgotten how relevant and tremendous a player he was in his prime.
from 3 months ago
Oh man, I can imagine. "WATCH AS JUNIOR GOES FOR 600 IN FRONT OF THE GHOSTS AT YANKEE STADIUM!" or "WATCH AS JUNIOR GOES FOR 600 AT HOME IN YANKEE STADIUM'S FINAL SEASON!"
If he played for the Yanks or Sawx, too, ESPN would probably say he should go into the hall with them. Seattle? He played for Seattle?
3 months ago
When I think of KG Jr I don't think of what is, I think of what could have been....it's a shame I feel that that way..
A great player and a nice tribute
JF
from 3 months ago
Unfortunately, I think the same... Ken is my favorite ball player and to just imagine what he should have been in baseball history is heart breaking.
3 months ago
I've always loved Junior. Just because of how good he was off the field and how quiet he is about his accomplishments. I know it sucks, but I think it's the way he would rather have it. I read an interview with him and refused to talk about how his records mean anything. It's all about the team, and it always has been.
On the baseball side.. Man his swing is so sweet. You are spot on, and if he had his full career without injuries, who knows what might have happened.
from 3 months ago
One of the lasting memories of my childhood is watching Junior's sweet swing on home runs when watching Sportscenter. Man, I loved watching him play.
from 3 months ago
Oh how true you are! Griffey prefered the Reds over the money. It has always been about just being happy rather than anything else.
3 months ago
its a shame b/c your talkin about a guy who should be knockin on the door of 700, not 600. then your talkin about him only being a couple seasons away from breaking the all-time record. everytime u see griffey hit a home run or make a great play, u just think, "what could have been?"
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