I like Griffey a lot and if he wants to keep playing baseball, he should.

Griffey Jr. will be returning for his 22nd major league season. Terms of the deal were not announced, but it’s likely that the contract will be similar to the incentive-based deal he had with the Mariners last season. Griffey Jr.’s role with the team is still uncertain, but it’s a good bet that he’ll split his playing time between left field and designated hitter.

I wish him well, but I wonder how much more his body can take.  There are 7th-year running backs in the NFL who have suffered less damage to their bodies than Griffey has.  My guess is that – despite the above report – he’ll just part-time DH; I can’t imagine him playing the field.  Hopefully he can help out some of the younger kids and hit a home run or two in what is likely his final season.

Still, this guy has got the absolute worst luck when it comes to staying healthy.  It’s like he’s the star of a Final Destination movie.  If a piano dropped out of the sky and onto his head, I wouldn’t even flinch.

Good luck, Griff.