Mariners signed designated hitter Ken Griffey Jr. to a one-year contract.
He's expected to receive a contract similar to last season, when he earned a $2 million base salary with additional performance incentives. Junior earned $1.5 million of a possible $3 million in incentives in 2009. Griffey, who turns 40 in November, isn't as much of a weapon against right-handed pitching anymore, so general manager Jack Zduriencik will aim to find another designated hitter this winter. Either way, Griffey will return for his 22nd professional season. With 630 career home runs -- fifth all-time -- he'll continue to cement his place in baseball history. |