http://www.sbnation.com/users/mistersite Posts made by mistersite on SB Nation http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/18/763797/griffey-to-the-m-s mistersite Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:27:00 -0000 <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AvfYz8MYEuJMP63dj2ePu9YRvLYF?slug=ap-mariners-griffey&prov=ap&type=lgns">Source</a> <blockquote>"He’s coming home. … I can’t begin to tell you how ecstatic we are. He is, too," Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik said in confirming the deal Wednesday night. Zduriencik called Griffey "arguably one of the greatest athletes to ever play in the Seattle area." The 39-year-old star’s contract is for one year and believed to be worth $2 million in base salary, plus incentives. "Ken is extremely excited to be coming back to Seattle," Zduriencik said.</blockquote> Honestly, it's nice to see this first-ballot Hall of Famer returning to his old stomping grounds in Seattle. Especially when it's coming out that guys like A-Rod have been on the juice, it's gratifying to see that one guy who I've never seen the rumors touch is going to be (probably) finishing his career where he started. The guy is a pure class act. I'm happy that Griffey and his sweet swing (seriously, that swing is a work of art) are going to get one last go around the league for a long goodbye...