How the Seattle Mariners traded Ken Griffey Jr. and … got better?
It came basically out of nowhere: One day in 1999, Ken Griffey Jr. told the Seattle Mariners, the only MLB team he’d ever played for, that he wanted to be traded closer to his family home in Orlando. Left with no other choice, the Mariners got to work finding a deal. It wasn’t easy with […]
In 1999, Seattle Mariners' star player Ken Griffey Jr. confided to his team that he wished to be traded closer to his family in Orlando. With limited options and the Reds' high expectations for a trade, the Mariners initially struggled to find a suitable deal. Cincinnati emerged as the leading candidate but set a demanding standard, ultimately failing to reach an agreement.
The Mariners then agreed to a trade with the New York Mets, but Griffey reversed his decision regarding a potential move to New York. Despite the various setbacks, the trade ultimately proved beneficial for the Mariners.
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