QUOTE (kwolf68 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 02:29 PM)
We got a below average player. that does not solve a need. He won't DH (Thome is already there)
I think it's presumptive to say that Thome will have nary an injury the rest of this year. And I prefer Griffey to Konerko for his replacement if that were to happen.
You very easily raise the POSSIBILITY that Richar might turn into a decent pro, but you dont even acknowledge the MORE than possibility that Thome will have aches and pains throughout the rest of this year and may have to sit a bit.
With superstar-mentality guys, you have to factor in that they're not going to go all out for a middling team. My hunch is that's the case with Griffey. When motivated, and looking for a ring, I wouldnt be surprised to see an upward spike in production.
I'm as scared as anyone about him being in CF. I think in the end, however, they'll have a role for him that isnt that.