I was feeling good this year, as Ken Griffey was able to stay healthy for the second year in a row and hit lifetime home run number 600. We now hear he is to be traded to division leader Chicago White Sox. 'Now I love me some Ken', but I don't believe he is the crushing blow to all your challengers. Therefore...
this trade must be Ken's 'swan song' before he retires; a last attempt at playing in a World Series and getting a ring. Griffey has approved a trade to the White Sox, according to a source with knowledge of the deal. The trade is now pending the approval of the commissioner, an indication that it involves a cash transaction of more than $1 million.
The approval is expected to be a formality. The Reds will receive pitcher Nick Masset and second baseman Danny Richar, according to CBS Sportsline.
Griffey had the right to block a deal as a player with at least 10 years of major-league service, five with the same club. He did not receive any form of compensation for waiving his no-trade protection.
The White Sox, leading the American League Central by a 1.5 games, would use Griffey mostly in the outfield, the source said. However, they do not have an obvious spot for Griffey unless they make another trade.
Ken Rosenthal of MSNSPORTS gave us this scoop