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By Alex

August 16, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this

Your blog is interesting!

Keep up the good work!

By Brian

August 2, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

That was really nice having to explain to my son, the profanity of Ken Griffey, Jr. saying “F* You” on your TV broadcast after a home run. It was loud and clear, right in the television camera, and the TV broadcast crew wouldn’t even apologize for the behavior.

It’s sad when you let a has been like Griffey run your organization with such rudeness, and then you won’t even apologize afterwards.

By Brian

August 2, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

That was really nice having to explain to my son, the profanity of Ken Griffey, Jr. saying “F* You” on your TV broadcast after a home run. It was loud and clear, right in the television camera, and the TV broadcast crew wouldn’t even apologize for the behavior.

It’s sad when you let a has been like Griffey run your organization with such rudeness, and then you won’t even apologize afterwards.

By Brett

July 31, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

The FYOU and throat slash was the final straw in a terrible 8 year experience—- just think we didn’t sign Greg Vaughn and Mike Cameron to sign the Griff and I was as excited as anyone. Don’t lie. New ballpark. Superstar. It didn’t work out.

If Griff had played on New York for the Yankees he would have been mince meat in two years. He should thank God that he plays in a used to be baseball town where no one really cares anymore.

By kevint

July 30, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

Griffey had a chance to be one of the greatest of all times but got lazy. I remember watching him warm up before a game in St.Louis, first year he joined the Reds. Ball cap on backwards, half-*ssed working out on his own while the team worked out together, big grin on his face for the camera. Ever since he has played with very little fire and commitment, and it drags his teams down. What a waste of a career.

By craig reed

July 30, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

I remember Joe Nuxhall slamming Griffey Jr. for not hustling. Could you imagine what would happen if Jr. had given the Ol’ Lefthander the throatslasher?

Oh man

By BOB DUERSTOCK

July 30, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Brantley is the best reds announcer!!!He played the game and tells it LIKE IT IS!!!SORRY GRIFFEY LOVERS!!!Seattle got better when he left SO WILL THE REDS!!!!

By BOB DUERSTOCK

July 30, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

I think Brantley,s comment about the reds corner outfielders was very true. Griffey,s defense has really hurt the reds pitching. His attitude has hurt the rest of the ballclub. Hopefully he will be gone nex,t year and that alone will MAKE THE REDS BETTER!!!!!

By Casey

July 30, 2008 1:19 AM | Link to this

wow, there are some true morons on here. Griffey was on pace to be the best player ever and he is one of the few studs who is not suspected of taking steroids. If you want to blame somebody for getting injured a few times, then so be it but that is the only thing that held him back. As far as his right field ability, Brantley and you haters out there are wrong. How did he go from a great center fielder to a poor right fielder? He didnt is your answer.

By Charles

July 30, 2008 12:34 AM | Link to this

Second, Junior did in fact give up millions to play for his favorite team(unlike Brantley who chased the money his whole career). He gave up his best years to a team that promised but never delivered a winner to back him. So, if he now looks back and wonders if he made a mistake, who can blame him? And with fans like most of you I think he should. He is a class act and a rare person in a game of greed and cheats. Celebrate him, Reds fans before he is gone…

By Charles

July 30, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

Griffey retire? Crybaby? What fools some of you are. First understand this: The Reds are like KC, a smaller market team that will not spend the money to bring in enough top-tier players to win. Why should they? As long as the seats are full then they never will. So, it is ridiculous to expect them to compete in todays baseball world. To be continued…

By Monty

July 29, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this

Hmmm….Castellini was down in Houston tonite, and Griffey isnt in the lineup tonite because Dusty says he has played every gm. since the All Star Break. True probably, but wonder if maybe he got a little benching for his outburst on Sat. too? I appreciate the Cowboy and his candid broadcasting, just like Marty! For those that dont like him, you can always watch and listen to MR.Rogers(George Grande), who wouldnt say anything bad about anyone! Brantley rules, Griffey, go home and retire!

By John

July 29, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

The only thing I can say about the Reds is that they really suck right now. They are by far (as of today) the worst playing team in all MLB. There is something going on internal in the club house, and makes these players not give a s**t. And also for Walt Jockity (spelling?), if you read this and want to get back on the path of winning, first move is to get rid of Dusty Baker- he has been and always will be the worst coach in baseball. Second, fire the pitching coach Poll he just sucks!!!

By Roberto

July 29, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this

Good thing that Junior didn’t play on a team with with Haray Carey announcing his games. He would not like what Harry would say about not hustling.

Question: Does Griffey listen to the games or do the Reds designate a player to listen to hear and then report on what was said about whom?

One other question. I have been watching baseball for a number of years and it always appears that the Reds have about 10 outfielders on the roster. Is that a Redleg tradition?

By Mark S.

July 29, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

Hey Tony…..

We have embraced Brandon Phillips even though he had an attitude problem in the past. Race is not the issue. Stop crying every time someone complains about a black manager/player, etc. Complain about Junior’s lack of hustle or complain about a Dusty Baker decision, its a racial issue? Please. I can imagine if Adam Dunn was black, how many would be crying that we pick on him only because he is black.

By natilight

July 29, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

Why would Griffey be thinking about Brantly after he hit a home run? Griffey is too thin skinned. Earlier in the year when he hit the walk off home run against the Pirates he was on FSN talking about the contract he signed and how things haven’t been what he has expected here. Perhaps the Reds should invest in a shrink for #3. THERE’S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL and there shouldn’t be any slash of the neck either.

By BRAD

July 29, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

Can we please get rid of DICK POLE and hire a coach who can work with young arms? Please!

By Bill

July 29, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

Let’s be realisitc if we can. We were spoiled in the 70’s by the wininng ways of the Big Red Machine and that is what we want is a winner. Baker is a very good manager but he is Cincy Red. Stay within the core group of veterans that understand what it takes to be a winner. What about Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez(again), Dave Concepcion,Hell bring sparky back for season or two.

By ross

July 29, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

The Cowboy is great…I love him and Marty together…The Reds should keep Dunn..a franchise type player without a doubt, Phillips and there young arms..Jay Bruce and Votto are both .270 hitters and around 20HR guys..they are decent players not studs like Dunn…Bako could go down as one of the ten worst Reds ever..I would love to see Javy get more swings..this offense struggles you got 2 outs at bottom with Bako and the pitcher I like Kepp in the #2 hole..Keep Dunn

By tony

July 29, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

Now i know why star black athletes hate playing baseball in Cincinnati. You people are the same fools who root for Pete Rose and have your kids take pictures with that BUM. You are probably the same people who rooted on Josh hamilton despite his crack smoking, herion enjecting drug problems. Can you imagine any athlete let alone a black athlete ever getting accepeted in this town after you have been suspended from baseball 8 TIMEs for SMOKING CRACK? Cincinnati, conservitve to a FAULT..racial

By abrecek

July 29, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

COME BACK TO SEATTLE GRIFFEY!!!

I guarantee you will never hear Hall-of-Famer Dave Neihaus say anything near what that clown Brantley spouts.

By Cait

July 29, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Jr. overreacted but I sympathize. Jr. is constantly berated by media and fans. Even nice guys can only take so much. None of us know Jr. personnally, so I wonder how I would react in his place. How would any of us react if our bosses, spouses or neighbors constantly berated our work, even though we tried - ‘your yard looks like crap’ ‘you didn’t fold the laundry right.’ We might run out of the house and yell “F-you” for all the neighborhood kids to hear. Doesn’t mean we’re not a nice people.

By kevin

July 29, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

Brantly is an idoit, his job is to call the game not point out mistakes. I was at the game Griffey was not playing right field poorly. A couple balls came his way that he could have dove for. Think about that, diving is good if it could save a run, but no one was on base. Griffey plays a smart right field, he knew that there was a chance he would miss the catch if he dove, allowing the runner to move into scoring position. So he played the one hop and held the runner to a single. FU Brantley

By al

July 29, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

A player having problems with a broadcaster under the Dusty Baker watch? There’s a new one!

By jimmy

July 29, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

Go Griffey, and take Jeff Brantley with you!!!

By boxter

July 29, 2008 7:35 AM | Link to this

I get sick of hearing how Jr. took less money to be here. He has earned his less money. He has added nothing to this team. They were better before he got here and they will be better when he leaves. He HAS NEVER played for a winner. What do you people NOT understand about that. He is the kind of player if he hits a HR, has 2-3 RBI, makes a catch that gets him on Sports Center BUT the Reds LOSE…..he is still happy. Can’t wait til next year when he is gone.

By earl

July 29, 2008 1:01 AM | Link to this

Junior didn’t help himself on a couple of those fly balls on Saturday. At least one of those pop flies that dropped for a hit in right looked pretty catchable.

This is not the first time this kind of stuff has come up. Marty B. got the cold shoulder from Junior after he called him out for ‘Cadillacing’ a few years back and not running out ground balls.

The guy WAS a great player, but I think coming to Cinci has been bad for both the Reds and Griffey

By Jim

July 29, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

The main issue is the REDS are not winning and Ken Griffey jr is not a number three hitter Dusty Baker has not done his job all year”

By Jim

July 29, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

The main issue is the REDS are not winning and Ken Griffey jr is not a number three hitter Dusty Baker has not done his job all year”

By big daddy

July 28, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this

Jr is in the downward years as a player, but if you want to throw a lot of rocks, how about good ol’ Dusty Baker. When you have 2 or 3 guys who don’t hit their weight in the top 5 lineup slots it is a manager problem. If you hit 45-50 HRs a year but do it with a .230 or so average, strike out a lot or do the lazy fly and/or infield grounder thing it won’t work. Jr s/b hitting 7, while Dunn s/b 5or 6 and Patterson a late inning defensive move. Dusty ISN’T the answer. No imagination!!!

By big daddy

July 28, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this

Jr is in the downward years as a player, but if you want to throw a lot of rocks, how about good ol’ Dusty Baker. When you have 2 or 3 guys who don’t hit their weight in the top 5 lineup slots it is a manager problem. If you hit 45-50 HRs a year but do it with a .230 or so average, strike out a lot or do the lazy fly and/or infield grounder thing it won’t work. Jr s/b hitting 7, while Dunn s/b 5or 6 and Patterson a late inning defensive move. Dusty ISN’T the answer. No imagination!!!

By Josh

July 28, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

When do people learn that 1 player does not win championships and never will in baseball. How many of you all stars fans go to work everyday and give even 100% when nothing in the world is wrong with you. Griffey had torn hamstrings I check video tapes of baseball games and the players use their legs alot. Griffey got old and he apologizes to all the fans who could do his job better then him but never got the chance too. I am amazed Griffey understood what the hell Cowboy even said.

By Rob

July 28, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

Griffey is an All-Star who unfortunately reacted with thin skin. Brantley was a decent ball player who unfortunately is a terrible, terrible broadcaster. The Reds need to move him to another assignment or lose him. If I hear him at the beginning of a broadcast, it goes off.

By Phil

July 28, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

Folks, please be less critical of Jr. Remember the Huge discount he gave the Reds, the 110% effort on the field and his team first attitude. We are blessed to have him on our winning playoff bound team every year.Bob C, pick up that 16.5 mil option for 2009 and keep Jr happy.

By Ridnaway

July 28, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this

Griffey needs to shut his pie hole and wait out the last months of his career with dignity. Brantley is and was absolutely correct. The worst left fielder in baseball is Adam Dunn and the worst right fielder is Ken Griffey Jr. The reason Josh Hamilton is gone is because Griffey and Dunn didn’t like the fact that he signed so many autographs and made the sacred cows look bad. There is hope on the horizon for this club but only when these two prima donnas are gone.

By boxter

July 28, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this

Brantley is bad. The cowboy stuff is getting old real quick but that does not excuse Griffey from making a thug sign to him or anyone else. Griffey will be gone next year and thank God. He and his salary have done NOTHING for this team. He has NEVER played on a winner. Doesn’t that tell you something? He is all about his 600 HR and that is a great feat, but he and his HR have never been in a WS. They can remove him and Brantley next year and make real Reds fans very happy.

By kevin

July 28, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

Well I was at the game Saturday and from what I watched…Brantley had every right to say what he did because it is the truth. Dunn and Griffey are the worst 2 corner outfielders that I have seen play. They never hustle after any fly balls. I think a whole lot of them need to be traded or fired…Baker.

By Jason

July 28, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

Name 5 decent not great not good pitchers from the Carl Linder era(2000-2006). Give up you can’t. When the Reds brought in Griffey the did nothing after that. I checked Griffey’s stat in Seatle and he never once pitched there so the Reds should have done their homework. Hey but put all the blame on him for taking less money to be here. Philips said the fans only care about Hamiltons story and not about the Reds winning so maybe that is why he is gone. He could have helped make you guys a winner.

By Josh

July 28, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

Griffey should have took the money from New York or Boston and ran. He took less money to play for Cincy and everybody still says he is all about the money. Poeple get frustrated and say things they shouldn’t like FU in front of kids. It happens in the real world. Griffey was the greatest player of the 90’s period. He got older get over. He should have just taken steroids like Bonds and gave the fans something else to p**s and moan about. What did Jeff Brantley ever do in the game ?

By Paul B.

July 28, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

I have been listening to Marty and the Cowboy since they were hooked up and I really appreciate the way they call the games. I consider them to be professional men because of their experience as broadcasters and time around the sport. I think they can be negative, but at the same time I think those remarks have good foundation and I respect their opinion. I also understand how a player of Griffey’s stature can be upset, but that does not excuse his use of profanity and jestures.

By scott

July 28, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

I’m wondering who (in the Reds’ clubhouse) was so jealous of Josh Hamilton that the brass felt the need to send him off.

By Rabbit

July 28, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Iffey Griffey! Thats what everyone I know calls this so-called high paid ball player. He was even worse when Barry Larkin and him tried to take control of the team with their demands by refusing to play. A baseball team has no I in it and these so-called high paid superstars think the world evolves around them. Once they get their big bucks, they sit on their butts while watching the money flow in. Whatever happened to the love of the game and not the oh mighty dollar?

By Mike in Dayton

July 28, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Griff’s decline the past couple of years is hurting the Reds. I would love 2 see him finish his career w/the Reds; if this is his final year. I seen/heard the F* bomb too. The 2nd televised spring training game this year Griff and coach Spier were heard getting into it. Spier said “dont take it personal”, Griff responded, “Oh, its personal you can believe that.” .235 in the 3 hole is not going to get us 2 the promise land. Bye Griff! Good luck w/hopes of a ring!

By sydbareit

July 28, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Griffey was a great player throughout most of the 90’s but the sad fact is that, like most of us middle aged guys, he just isn’t what he used to be and needs to realize that and put the best interest of the team first…..I never liked the move of bringing him to Cincy in the first place really, the team had a nice chemistry that last year before he arrived, heck, I’d take Mike Cameron over him right now, let alone back then……Fact is, this team needs to start a serious youth movement.

By nyc

July 28, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

heaven forbid these guys just have a ‘bad’day-like EVERY other human being on the earth including all of you moralist complaining about your kids hearing this or that.Your kids have to live in the real world & in the real world people get upset & frustrated, at times they yell& sometimes they curse, it doesn’t make it right but it is a fact of life! Take the opportunity to explain this to your kids.They will learn to be more tolerant of human behavior & thinking about walking in the others shoes

By Tammieisstoopid

July 28, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Tammie, Chad was never the best thing to happen to Cincy. He’s a very good wide receiver who thinks he is more important than he is — the Bengals will never win with him unless he can tally 10-12 sacks per year .. And people didn’t start trashing Ocho Stinko until he started trashing the city, organization and fans. Most ticket payers aren’t fond guys with lucrative contracts that whine about being underpaid.

By gary

July 28, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

Am i missing something. Junior is in his late 30s and has been playing pro ball since the late 1980s. By no he should have learned to let comments from announcers roll off his back. there is no excuse for his actions and cursing while adjacent to the stands. How is this bashing? Proper actions should be expected not excused. I am a Junior fan and apologist, I am very disappointed in his behavior. And Jeff, 11:21, are you crazy or just blind deaf and dumb. Mr. Dunn is bashed on a daily basis

By Nick from FL

July 28, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

JB was right on the money! For a veteran Jr. certainly has “rabbit ears!” Time to move on Jr……and try to make it professional! BTW Cincy fans, he hasn’t been close to the player the Reds signed! His salary kept the team from signing needed players and here we are still losing! I don’t want to hear about injuries, that’s part of the game. The signing was a bust!

By Amber

July 28, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

Last game I was at I lost all respect for Ken Griffey Jr. cause he talked the entire time the National Anthem was being played. What a disgrace!

By sean

July 28, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

I didn’t hear the broadcast that “The Cowboy” bashed Griffey or Dunn. My favorite “The Cowboy” moment of this season was the 2nd game of the season when no sooner than “The Cowboy” said that Edwin Encarnacion was not ‘a clutch hitter’ that Edwin hit a walk-off home run.

When “The Cowboy” talks poorly about anyone on the Reds or any team one must consider the source of the comments. I believe “The Cowboy” is just a bitter retired ball player who is jealous of today’s athletes.

By Tim

July 28, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

Sorry, but where I come from, screaming out “F* You ” in front of paying fans with kids is not the definition of class.You can try to justify it but try doing it yourself sometime and see how it goes.

By Kevin

July 28, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

Here is the letter I sent to Phil Castellini:

That was really nice having to explain to my son, nieces and nephew visiting me on Saturday, the profanity of Ken Griffey, Jr. saying “F* You” on your TV broadcast after a home run. It was loud and clear, right in the television camera, and the TV broadcast crew wouldn’t even apologize for the behavior.

It’s sad when you let a has been like Griffey run your organization with such rudeness, and then you won’t even apologize afterwards.

I’m glad I took my 13 tickets and all my family to the Florence Freedom game on Friday, and not spend it on you and profane hacks like Griffey. His outburst just reinforced that I made the correct decision.

By Bob

July 28, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

To the real Bob????? I wasn’t going to make any more comments but you really showed your true knowledge when you said Jr hazzles and cusses at kids. If you truly was a reds fan and follower you would have read or saw him give his helmet to a young fan after hitting his last home run. No I don’t attend games anymore as I have retired and moved to Florida but I have watched almost every game the reds have played on the INTERNET. Jr is and always be a class act. Final statement

By Bob

July 28, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

To the real Bob????? I wasn’t going to make any more comments but you really showed your true knowledge when you said Jr hazzles and cusses at kids. If you truly was a reds fan and follower you would have read or saw him give his helmet to a young fan after hitting his last home run. No I don’t attend games anymore as I have retired and moved to Florida but I have watched almost every game the reds have played on the INTERNET. Jr is and always be a class act. Final statement

By Tim

July 28, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

What channel were you guys watching ? Everyone keeps reffering to Griffey “mouthing ” the word. On my TV I could hear it !He bellowed it out ! How would any of you like to have been sitting close by with your daughter or son or grandson and have to hear that stuff ? Don’t dare call him “professional” He’s only professional in the fact he gets paid. His manners are not even close to professional. I guess it’s alright to say it in front of YOUR kids.

By The REAL Bob

July 28, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

to pretender Bob,

A Class act huh??? standing at home plate and making a slashing gesture across your throat is class? wow I’d hate to see your idea of a jerk. That’s a wonderful example to set for all the kids at GABP, speaking of kids have you ever seen the way the J.R. hazzles and cusses at kids who are just asking for nothing more than an autograph, of course you haven’t because you probably don’t even attend games at GABP, if you did then the last thing you’d call J.R. is classy.

By Chad

July 28, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

Jr. is a class act all the way. He goes about his business as a true professional. I have been to many games this summer and I watch him. He is so gracious to the fans/kids. Jr. plays hard and does what he needs to do. I hope Jr. is here for the remaining yrs of his career, he is good for the Reds and this City and he is appreciated here. If you want to rag on some players, how about Patterson and Encarnacion? Those guys need to go!

By paul

July 28, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

Why does Griffey even care what the announcers are saying about him ? They are paid to offer their opinions about the team, manager, and Reds management. Instead of arguing with broadcasters he should instaed spend more time losing some weight, showing some hustle, taking more batting practice and demand that Dusty drop him in the order as the right thing to do for the club. The guy is a prima donna of the highest order.

By paul

July 28, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

Why does Griffey even care what the announcers are saying about him ? They are paid to offer their opinions about the team, manager, and Reds management. Instead of arguing with broadcasters he should instaed spend more time losing some weight, showing some hustle, taking more batting practice and demand that Dusty drop him in the order as the right thing to do for the club. The guy is a prima donna of the highest order.

By Jeff

July 28, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

It kills me that people can bash Griffey and say that Dunn is the best thing that has ever happened to the Reds. I don’t disagree that Griffey is past his prime and should be lower in the batting order. However, if you compare Dunn and Griffey at the same points in there career, Jr is by far a much better player. Talking about poor play in the field, I was at the game on Friday when Dunn cost the Reds two runs in the first when he didn’t make any effort to catch a fly ball. Trade Dunn!

By Toots

July 28, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Griffey is a baby. He KNOWS that people are going to be critical-and he isn’t as good as used to be. Brantley (and Marty) say what a lot of people think.Do I respect Griffey for he has done? Yes. Do I respect him for his “million dollar” performance now? No. Retire, man.

By Steven Ross

July 28, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

Steve wrote: I think he gives effort. I just think he’s slowed down so much at the plate that it is killing this team. He in no way, shape, or form should be hitting in the three hole.

100% agreement with spot on analysis. Good post.

By Steve

July 28, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

I saw Junior go to the wall and almost rob a Met player of a home run recently. I saw him go hard to the foul line and catch a ball. I think he gives effort. I just think he’s slowed down so much at the plate that it is killing this team. He in no way, shape, or form should be hitting in the three hole. A .235 hitter batting third? That is stupid and that is Dusty’s fault. I just think he’s on the downward spiral and they should try and let him go play on a contender.

By Steven Ross

July 28, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

I think he’s upset that I said something about the defense of the corner outfielders (Adam Dunn, Griffey),” said Brantley.

So what’s wrong with telling the truth? Put Brantely in the dugout as our skipper. Somebody gets it.

By CHEVIOT SPORTS AUTHORITY

July 28, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

I appreciate Brantley calling it like it is. I do not appreciate the “superstar” attitude of Ken Griffey Jr. Brantley forever, Griffey never. St CSA

By nyc

July 28, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

To say that Griffey has been ‘roundly praised’ all his career is also to say that he has put up with ‘constant negativity’ about his performance too. He has fought hard to rehab time and time again. Everyone always wants to talk money but that’s between agents and the team. Griffey has deferred payment in the past because he is a TEAM player and there is no “I” in team. Aside from all that crap he is a decent family man who has NOT brought disgrace to the game or to the Reds.

By terry

July 28, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

Doesn’t give effort!!! Did you see the throw at home the other night. What a joke. Do you honestly think we can put someone in the field to replace him. Get real. Give him his 16 million. How many players do you think can put the butts in the seat like he does? Give him a new contact and let him finish his career in Cincy.

By Bob Dobalina

July 28, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Cincy fans just love to belittle their best players. Cincy will always be a second class sports city to Cleveland.

By Doco

July 28, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

Did Brantley say it on the air? If so, it’s seems off topic and speculative for an announcer who is supposed to enlighten us on the actual game. I for one have always been annoyed at how players salaries are publicized and talked about so much. As for Griffey, he always has been a little sensitive. I suspect it’s because he’s been roundly praised his whole career.

By JP

July 28, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

I do not understand what the problem is. Broadcasters trash players, the game, management all the time. Has anyone ever of Marty? He trashes players all the time. I love him…e’s hilarious, but is extremely negative and doesn’t hold back. What’s the difference?

By Bob

July 28, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

From another Bob but one that has respect for and always will for Jr. He has always been a class act and will always be. Cannot under stand jerks like the other Bob and Mitch who want to tear him down to their level.

By Tamie

July 28, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Here we go again! Cinn. is great at bashing its best! Chad Johnson was the best thing that arrived in Cinn. until they couldn’t win a game. Oh, I guess that was his fault! Ken Griffey Jr. was a great deal until they “continue” to have losing seasons with him.. Oh, I guess that was his fault! They are just part of the equation on both of those teams! Cinn. people are not loyal to their players……who in their right mind would want to come and play in Cinn. for either of those teams!!

By Danny

July 28, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

Who are you people? You guys are putting down the face of the game. I don’t undestand just because he is not hitting 330 and 30 homeruns he deserves do be bashed that way. JR. is the mark that all players should try to be on and off the field. When is the last time you herd something bad in the media when it comes to that name…..

By Rick

July 28, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

Jr deserves respect for the things he has done. He did them the right way and within the rules of the game. I say let hi play as long as he wants, he’s earned it.

By bob

July 28, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

J.R. is a tired old act, what a spoiled 39 year old brat, grow up and act like a man, your’e an embarssment to all of us around your age.

By Mitch

July 28, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

He is on overpaid spoiled washed up player. Anyone who is not blinded by the name “Griffey” on the back of the jersey can see that he doesn’t give effort in the field. And why in heaven’s name is he still batting #3 in the lineup?