[andrewsutherland2002]

Mixed feelings on this one. I've been a Griffey fan since he back when he was good in Seattle. He has not been as much of an attribute to my Reds as I thought he would be. As much as I like Griffey, I think he is way past his prime and a little lazy the last two years. Not many diving catches in the outfield lately (a few, not many). I say let him get his 600th HR in Cincy and then talk trade. Maybe they will win w/o him and Dunn. They are not much of leaders for the Reds. The Reds need leadership right now, something they have not had since Larkin retired. Dusty's a good manager and Jocketty has a good track record. Maybe with a younger team (more of Phillips and Encarnacion) maybe they can be a contender next year. This year is lost completely. Not to be a pessimist, but I don't see them making the playoffs at all. The Tigers now have a better record than the Reds. There's always next year. I will miss Griffey though. Hope he does retire in Seattle, it's more fitting for him, that's where he had most of his good days.