Junior Griffey to the Braves?

**More Cowbell** · (This post was last modified: 10-09-2007, 01:15 AM by More Cowbell.)

jammin' jamey Wrote:http://www.wcky.com/pages/lancesBlog.html

Per ESPN's Buster Olney - The Reds could approach the Braves about a deal involving Ken Griffey Jr. -- Cincinnati could effectively hand Griffey to Atlanta, for a Grade B-plus prospect or two, while absorbing some of his salary. Junior could play right field for the Braves, with Jeff Francoeur moving to center fielder. This is something which Griffey Jr. might theoretically support, because he'd be only a short flight from his Orlando home, and it would help the Reds resolve their outfield glut.

I hope the Reds do not simply give Griffey up for a borderline prospect, especially if they are paying part of his salary. I would accept a midlevel prospect in return only if the other team pays all of his salary, since that would allow the Reds to use that money for other players.

This is still Ken Griffey, not chopped liver. He just finished a season in which he hit .277, had 30 HR, and knocked in 93 runs. It doesn't help the team at all to give him away and pay his salary too.