Griffey breaks left hand

[dawhitepowder]

Ken Griffey Jr broke his left hand in an accident at home.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2706196

[BGarrett7]

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Absolutely incredible that in seven seasons with the Reds he's averaging under 100 games a year. Looks like '07 will be no different...

[Skerik]

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I remember all the talk back in the day about how he might break Aaron's record eventually. That seems like a long, long time ago now. I really wish we would have had the chance to see how his career played out without all the injuries. He has one of the sweetest (non-steroid-enhanced) swings of his generation.

[HealyMonster]

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something is not right with this guy, did he walk under a latter in front of a black cat wile breaking a mirror or something. this dude is cursed and his once "legendary" carrer has turned into a problem for any organization hes apart of. the Reds for now though.

[skitch]

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Here we go again...

[Sedihawk2K5]

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something is not right with this guy, did he walk under a latter in front of a black cat wile breaking a mirror or something. this dude is cursed and his once "legendary" carrer has turned into a problem for any organization hes apart of. the Reds for now though.

I was lucky enough to watch Junior back in his M's days, went to a ton of games in the 90's in Seattle, and he had injury issues even back then. Not as bad as in Cinci, but still, he had issues. That Kingdome "concrete" playing surface didn't help his body any, playing 81 games a year on that stuff probably took a major toll over 10 years.

I read somewhere that Barry Bonds of all people predicted back in the late-90's that Griffey was going to have injury issues later in his career because he was 1) really lazy in regards to working out, stretching, diet, etc, and 2) he is lactose intolerant and his body, particularly bones, would always have issues with a lack of natural calcium. I guess he was right (and Barry knows a little something about getting his body strong). Too bad. From 1989 - 1999 Junior was one of the best to ever play the game.

[Blzer]

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I remember all the talk back in the day about how he might break Aaron's record eventually. That seems like a long, long time ago now. I really wish we would have had the chance to see how his career played out without all the injuries. He has one of the sweetest (non-steroid-enhanced) swings of his generation.

While "sweet" may not necessarily mean fundamental (but rather beautiful), I'd have to agree.

I wish they'd reveal what the accident was at home so that I can add it to my list on my All Bizarre Injury Team. Griffey would be the only person with two bizarre and independent injuries on the list.

[SPTO]

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This guy was slated to be not only the greatest player of his generation but one of the top 5 players of ALL TIME! I remember back in his Seattle days when he was robbing guys of hits and HRs on the field and cranking the HRs out as if it were nothing. Maybe he should've never left....

and just when you think he was going to have a relatively injury free last few years to his career this happens. The man just can't catcha break.

[Gary Armida]

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Very sad. Junior is one of my all-time favorite players. During his Seattle days, he was the best all-around baseball player I have seen in my lifetime (born in 75). He did it all. It is sad to see him, yet again, suffer an injury. I hope he can make it back and play most of the season. I still root for him even though a generation of kids have no idea how good he was.

[dalnet22]

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The man just can't catcha break.

I bet to differ.

[The C]

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Hmmm it has to be juicy to be only described as a home accident.

[sportsdude]

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Hmmm it has to be juicy to be only described as a home accident.

multiple places reporting (including Hal McCoy of Dayton Daily News) that it happened while playing with his kids.

[dalnet22]

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multiple places reporting (including Hal McCoy of Dayton Daily News) that it happened while playing with his kids.

mmm.. what was he doing with the kids? Juicy indeed.

ok that's not right.

[jpup]

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Absolutely incredible that in seven seasons with the Reds he's averaging under 100 games a year. Looks like '07 will be no different...

What are you talking about? What does breaking his hand in December have to do with playing baseball in 2007? I agree that Jr. isn't durable, and also isn't very good anymore, but missing 6 weeks in December/January for a broken hand isn't a big deal.

[BGarrett7]

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What are you talking about? What does breaking his hand in December have to do with playing baseball in 2007? I agree that Jr. isn't durable, and also isn't very good anymore, but missing 6 weeks in December/January for a broken hand isn't a big deal.

You seem to forget just how much Junior's injuries tend to linger. The name "Ken Griffey Jr." and "speedy recovery" are pretty much polar opposites at this point. I wouldn't be surprised if come August, his hand isn't the reason he shuts things down again.