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Griffey Onion

Nice to know that the world hasnt' forgotten Griffey.  The Onion is a good barometer:

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/nation_to_ken_griffey_jr_we_wish

"I would be proud to have Ken Griffey Jr. break my home-run record," current record-holder and Hall of Fame legend Hank Aaron said upon being told of the nation's statement. "I would most certainly attend any game in which he had a chance of doing so. And I would come down from the stands and hug him fiercely after he crossed the plate and had been congratulated by his teammates. I really don't think I'd be able to help myself."

"Hell, I'll probably attend the game he's playing in when my record is broken in any case," Aaron added.

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, responding to overwhelming demand, has confirmed that an asterisk will be placed next to Griffey's name in the record books in order to indicate that, in a perfect world where dignity is always rewarded, cheaters never triumph, and people always get what they really deserve, Griffey would have hit one more home run than Barry Bonds' career total.

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Its funny, 'cause its true
The Onion has finally managed to redeemed themselves for this bit of humor.  
Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

by satyanaas on Jun 1, 2007 7:48 AM EDT reply actions  

agreed
that one kind of soured me on them for a little while

by Caleb on Jun 1, 2007 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did Griffey die or something?
That was a really flattering piece for a satire publication.  
Hey Jerry.... maybe Todd Coffey and Mike Stanton are the reason YOU hate EdE right now too.

by TheC on Jun 1, 2007 9:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Great
I love it.  The fact that there are people out there who remember Griff for the good reasons.  Get to 700!!

by tidel144 on Jun 1, 2007 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

and
I don't know if he wants to play 5-6 more seasons. I hope he does but can't see it happening

by Caleb on Jun 1, 2007 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

5-6 seasons?
He could end this year damned close to 600. Then 700 could easily be attainable in 4 seasons, if not 3. Of course, this is if he stays healthy (granted, a pretty big if, but I don't want to assume injuries).  

by ctnyc on Jun 1, 2007 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

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