[jammin' jamey]

JJ, I think this deal is good for both the Reds and Griffey..

It's NOT good for the White Sox!

I've thought about this deal for a few days now and it still blows my mind. Hey, Kenny Williams, I have a broken washing machine that really is in need of some TLC, you interested? It would make a good addition to your clubhouse.

Anyway, the rumor apparently was that the Reds weren't shopping Junior around and the White Sox "suddenly" came calling late Wednesday evening with a "deal." I just don't buy it. Recent actions like Junior cussing out fans at GABP (which I saw btw while watching the game, he did it from the dugout after hitting an opposite field HR) and his scuffle with Jeff Brantley (who's an idiot) I think were the last straws. The management made it clear that they weren't going to pick-up his option and they wanted to see the team without him now rather than later to prepare for next season. GM Jocketty made a special trip this past week to Houston to try to "talk" with Griffey about his latest problems - I'm not buying that either. He came in preparation to what was to come and that was Junior re-locating.

Good luck to Junior. He released a statement smoothing things over with fans and such saying he only regrets not winning a WS in Cincinnati and that he got along with "most" of the media. Whatever. Goodbye Junior. Glad to see Bruce hitting 3rd now.