OT: Ken Griffey Jr just hit #600!
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Just thought I would share if some had not heard it yet.
Too bad injuries slowed him, or we might have seen a legit all time homerun leader, instead of a fraud like Bonds. I sure have enjoyed watching Griffey's great career.
Congrats, Ken Griffey Jr!!
Too bad injuries slowed him, or we might have seen a legit all time homerun leader, instead of a fraud like Bonds. I sure have enjoyed watching Griffey's great career.
Congrats, Ken Griffey Jr!!
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Could have easily been at 700+ homers... if not for so much time lost due to injuries.
If he had gone the Bonds route (roid' and HGH) he might have 800 homers.
class act.
<< <i>He ain't no Pujols thats for true. >>
No, he has never been the hitter that Pujols is, but he has been very good.
He's also not a smart mouth troll who comes into a thread just looking to cause trouble.
Though, I will always argue that Frank Thomas is the best hitter of the generation. With almost 1000 less at bats, .0642 HRs per at bat (as compared to Jr.'s .0663), and a better fairly stronger OBP and AVG.
If the pitchers fear him that much, there is something to be said for it.
Ok, I'll shut my mouth before I start sounding like one of those crazy player collectors.
/s/ JackWESQ
<< <i>Glad to see a good guy hit the 600 mark.
Though, I will always argue that Frank Thomas is the best hitter of the generation. With almost 1000 less at bats, .0642 HRs per at bat (as compared to Jr.'s .0663), and a better fairly stronger OBP and AVG.
If the pitchers fear him that much, there is something to be said for it.
Ok, I'll shut my mouth before I start sounding like one of those crazy player collectors. >>
I agree, Frank Thomas was the better pure hitter of the 90's. Griffey had the most all around talent, though.
Nothing wrong with player collectors.
<< <i> He ain't no Pujols thats for true. >>
I don't think it matters, he's in the 600 club! Congrats to him!
<< <i> perhaps the truest slugger and ball player in the last 20 years.
Could have easily been at 700+ homers... if not for so much time lost due to injuries.
If he had gone the Bonds route (roid' and HGH) he might have 800 homers.
class act. >>
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
he is fun to watch when he's healthy
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Craig (who will soon be lumped into the 'smart mouth troll' pile by the all-knowing stantheman)
We have had other people posting ot threads about their kid playing the national anthem and such(nothing wrong with that either), so this is not any different. It's Griffey, and he is as important to the card industry as anyone in the last 20 years.
If the mods don't like this, or think this Griffey thread I started is a problem, they can let me know there is an issue. You are not the board police, rather, one of the smarty pants that has to pop off every time they see a slight opening to run off at the mouth. You just can't help yourself.
Like I said, if it bothers you, please go on, and do not enter again. That way, you will not have any reason/issues to troll and stir the pot.
<< <i>Gumby, get lost and stop trying to take the thread off course by trolling. >>
I'm off my game tonight. I fully expected to be called a smart mouth troll, but only got the troll part. I'll have to try a little harder.
Edited to add, please tell me exactly how *I* took your OT thread "off course" by posting a sportscard. Then define irony.
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Could have easily been at 700+ homers... if not for so much time lost due to injuries.
If he had gone the Bonds route (roid' and HGH) he might have 800 homers.
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Do those drugs make a person stay healthy?
Clearly sixth best centerfielder in history, easily one of top 50 players
Should've Sniped
(or better yet, not spent the money on that)
(still well below what a few Bonds cards once sold for)
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<< <i>Gumby, get lost and stop trying to take the thread off course by trolling. >>
I'm off my game tonight. I fully expected to be called a smart mouth troll, but only got the troll part. I'll have to try a little harder.
Edited to add, please tell me exactly how *I* took your OT thread "off course" by posting a sportscard. Then define irony. >>
Don't you have anything better to do, than start your bull?
You and Allen have to be the 2 biggest smart mouth trouble makers that this forum has.
You posted a pic of a card, and tried to stir the pot and start some trouble at the same time. Only a blind man could not see what you were wanting to do. You just can't help yourself, but I guess you are to be pittied.
I will no longer try and win an arguement with someone who does not matter. If I try to debate a foolish person, I only bring myself down too. Not worth it.
Instead of distracting the subject away from Griffey, how about you just leave the thread and move on? That is, unless you just want to keep causing trouble. It only makes you look even more silly, so it's up to you.
Good night.
<< <i>You and Allen have to be the 2 biggest smart mouth trouble makers that this forum has. >>
YES!! Jumped right over the "smart mouth" and threw on the trouble makers! Thanks, pal...you just made my night.
You sure get predictably combative when someone points out your ignorance.
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than Aaron, more class than Bonds and more class than Mays....that is almost more important than 600 is.
...and with the possible exception of Mantle, no one in the hobby gets more love than Jr. I do often think about the numbers Jr and
Thomas would of put up if they didn't get hurt. Proves you don't need a head the size of basketball to hit them out.
...and as far as Pujols is concerned, hit 500 first before you worry about 600!
JS
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