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December 1, 2008 1:11 PM

M's talk to Griffey's agent

Posted by Geoff Baker

Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik said moments ago that he has had a conversation with the agent for outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. But Zduriencik isn't prepared to say whether Griffey fits into his plans. He'll want another week to 10 days, until after the winter meetings are over, before answering that question.

"I have had discussions with Ken Griffey Jr.'s agent, yes,'' he said. "We had a discussion, yes. We talked about Ken Griffey, yes. Is there anything concrete? I'd say it's more an inquiry than anything else.''

Zduriencik added: "The conversation was a very cordial conversation that his agent and I had. How does he fit in with the ballclub? I'm not sure, now. Do we have interest in Ken Griffey Jr.? I'm not sure I can answer that.''

Also, Zduriencik has had conversations about another free-agent and may have an answer in 48 hours. No, not Manny Ramirez, or Barry Bonds. Or Mark Teixeira either.

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I can't believe what I am reading here. This is the guy that single handedly built the mariners into a legitimate ball club. is he older? yes.... Posted on December 1, 2008 at 5:36 PM by scrap man. Jump to comment

We owe Griffey our ballpark along with great memories, but this obviously isnt the same Junior. My question is, are our fans saavy enough to accept... Posted on December 1, 2008 at 2:25 PM by dwyesman. Jump to comment

It'll be interesting to see who the free agent is that the Mr.Z has made an offer to is. I'm assuming it's a first baseman, and... Posted on December 1, 2008 at 2:40 PM by scrap iron. Jump to comment

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