Griffey files for free agency
Sports Network | November 04, 2008
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Ken Griffey Jr. was one of nine players to file for free agency on Tuesday.
One of the greatest sluggers in league history and a sure-fire Hall of Famer, Griffey, who will turn 39 later this month, combined to hit .249 with 18 home runs and 71 RBI in 143 games last season with Cincinnati and the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox. The veteran outfielder was acquired from the Reds on July 31 in exchange for pitcher Nick Masset and minor-league infielder Danny Richar.
The 1997 AL MVP and a 13-time All-Star, Griffey ranks fifth on the all-time home run list with 611. He is also a career .288 hitter and has driven in 1,772 runs during his 20-year career with the Mariners, Reds and White Sox.
Atlanta pitcher Elmer Dessens, Baltimore shortstop Juan Castro, Boston pitcher Mike Timlin, Florida outfielder Luis Gonzalez, Dodgers catcher Gary Bennett, Mets outfielder Trot Nixon, St. Louis pitcher Mark Mulder and Tampa Bay outfielder Cliff Floyd rounded out the other eight players who filed on Tuesday.
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