The difference in status between Ken Griffey Jr. and Fred Lewis is bridged by the relationship they've maintained for several years. Griffey has served as a mentor of sorts to Lewis, who also bats left-handed and possesses five-tool talent.
No gloom following these Mariners, not with Ken Griffey Jr. lightening the mood
Ken Griffey Jr. checked into Mariners camp Friday morning and increased the noise level inside the clubhouse prior to the second full day of workouts for pitchers and catchers.
Mike Sweeney, who teamed with Ken Griffey Jr. to bring veteran leadership to the Mariners in 2009, signed a Minor League deal with the club Friday and will compete for a job in Spring Training.
SEATTLE -- Ken Griffey Jr. is "ripped" and ready to go for spring training.
Baseball's active home run leader had his second arthroscopic knee surgery in 12 months in October, to remove a bone spur. And Seattle Mariners trainer Rick Griffin says Griffey is "better now than he was at any time last year."
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