I heard about Ken Griffey Jr. being traded off and on for the past 4-5 years and he's yet to relocate. For young, motivated team in particular believes the superstar is right for the picking now. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are actually in the hunt for the playoffs in '08. More widely known as the underachieving D-Rays that other teams used to beat and batter with ease. Those days are over as they're playing inspired ball trailing only the Red Sox in the AL East and are in the market for a veteran hitter. However, will this potential deal give Tampa Bay the edge to counter the fierce AL contenders?
First it's a tantalizing offer for Junior as he's had few opportunities to reach the playoffs since leaving the Mariners in 1998. Then again it all depends how whether he has faith in the franchise and wants to move to Florida. His batting average is down this year, hovering at .245 yet still possesses the power to fuel a team's offense. Personally, I'd like to see Griffey stay in the NL though I know he's probably be a good fit for the D-Rays. Him hitting in the middle of the order and available to be used as the DH could benefit them in a great way.
The veteran slugger's presence and bat won't be enough without a few other quality starting pitchers. Plus I hate to say it being a Griffey fan and all, but the D-Rays have to consider the devastating injury possibilities. With a history of ailments he could go down at the worst time right before playoff time and slow down their stride. With any deal almost a risk is involved and the D-Rays will have to be relentless regardless in their run for late season success and postseason emergence.
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